Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, Operator'S Manual

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To deactivate: pull steering wheel gearshift
paddle 2 and hold it in place.
The transmission position display shows
h
.
Permanent setting:
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Change to drive program = (
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page 144).
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Select drive setting
p
(
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page 145).
Gearshift recommendation
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to rec‐
ognize dangers.
The gearshift recommendation assists you in
adopting an economical driving style.
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If gearshift recommendation 1 appears
next to the transmission position display,
shift to the recommended gear.
Using kickdown
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to rec‐
ognize dangers.
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Maximum acceleration: depress the accel‐
erator pedal beyond the pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts up to the next
gear when the maximum engine speed is
reached to protect the engine from overrevving.
Glide mode function
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to rec‐
ognize dangers.
With an anticipatory driving style, Glide mode
helps you to reduce fuel consumption.
Glide mode is characterized by the following:
R
The combustion engine is disconnected from
the drivetrain and continues to run in neutral.
R
The transmission position display
h
is
shown in green.
Glide mode is activated if the following condi‐
tions are met:
R
Drive program ; is selected.
R
The speed is within a suitable range.
R
The road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep
uphill or downhill inclines or tight curves.
R
You do not depress the accelerator or brake
pedal (except for light brake applications).
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