Gearshift recommendation
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The rec-
ommended gear is shown in the multifunction
display.
X
Shift to recommended gear
;
according to
gearshift recommendation
:
when shown in
the multifunction display of the instrument
cluster.
Upshifting (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
!
The automatic transmission does not shift
up automatically even when the engine limit-
ing speed for the current gear is reached.
When the engine limiting speed is reached,
the fuel supply is cut to prevent the engine
from overrevving. Always make sure that the
engine speed does not reach the red area of
the rev counter. There is otherwise a risk of
engine damage.
Before the engine speed reaches the red area,
an upshift indicator will be shown in the multi-
function display.
X
When message
:
appears in the multifunc-
tion display, pull on the right-hand steering
wheel gearshift paddle.
Kickdown
X
For maximum acceleration, depress the
accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
X
Shift back up once the desired speed is
reached.
During kickdown, you cannot shift gears using
the steering wheel gearshift paddles.
If you apply full throttle, the automatic trans-
mission shifts up to the next gear when the
maximum engine speed is reached. This pre-
vents the engine from overrevving.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: kickdown is only
possible in the temporary setting.
Automatic transmission
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Driving
and
parking
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