reduces load change reactions and is conducive
to a sporty driving style. The sound generated by
the double-clutch function depends on the drive
program selected.
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:
X
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
X
Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Rocking the vehicle free
Rocking the vehicle free by shifting the trans-
mission repeatedly between transmission posi-
tions D and R may help to free the vehicle if it has
become stuck in mud or snow.
The vehicle's engine management restricts
repeated shifting between transmission posi-
tions D and R up to a maximum speed of
9 km/h.
To shift back and forth between transmission
positions D and R, move the DIRECT SELECT
lever up and down past the point of resistance.
Gliding mode (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Gliding mode is characterised by the following:
R
the combustion engine is disconnected from
the drive train
R
the engine speed is equal to the engine idling
speed
R
status icon C goes out and status icon
:
is
displayed in the multifunction display
(
Y
page 159)
In drive program C, you can deactivate and acti-
vate gliding mode using the ECO button
(
Y
page 151).
Gliding mode can be activated under the follow-
ing conditions:
R
the speed is within a suitable range
R
the type of road is suitable, e.g. no steep gra-
dients
R
you are no longer depressing the accelerator
pedal
Gliding mode is deactivated under the following
conditions:
R
you depress the accelerator pedal
R
you depress the brake pedal
R
you use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch
the transmission position (
Y
page 158)
R
you switch to drive program RACE
(S
‑
MODEL), S+ or S (
Y
page 154)
R
you activate manual gearshifting
(
Y
page 163)
R
you leave the suitable speed range
i
If you have selected the "Comfort" setting
for the drive (engine management) in drive
program I, you can also activate gliding mode.
You can find information about this in the Dig-
ital Owner's Manual.
Towing a trailer
Towing a trailer is not possible with all models.
For further information, see (
Y
page 227).
X
Drive in the middle of the engine speed range
on uphill gradients.
X
Manual shifting: depending on the uphill or
downhill gradient, shift into a gear
(
Y
page 163) in which the engine will run in
the middle of the engine speed range.
This also applies if cruise control, DISTRONIC
PLUS or SPEEDTRONIC are activated.
Drive programs
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG
vehicles)
Drive program I (Individual)
In drive program I the following properties of the
drive program can be selected:
R
the drive (engine and transmission manage-
ment)
R
the suspension
Automatic transmission
161
Drivi
ng
and
parking
Z