Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATIC, Owner'S Manual

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To shift up: pull steering wheel gearshift pad-
dle 2 .
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To shift down: pull steering wheel gearshift
paddle 1 .
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To deactivate: pull and hold steering wheel
gearshift paddle 2 .
The transmission position display will show
h
.
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You can also activate or deactivate manual
shifting permanently in the multimedia sys-
tem.
Permanently activating or deactivating manual
gearshifting
Multimedia system:
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5
Settings
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Vehicle
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Driving
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Permanently switch the function on or off.
Gearshift recommendation
The gearshift recommendation assists you in
adopting an economical driving style.
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When gearshift recommendation 1 appears
on the driver's display, shift to the recommen-
ded gear.
Using kickdown
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Maximum acceleration: depress the accelera-
tor pedal beyond the point of resistance.
To protect against engine overrev, the automatic
transmission will shift up to the next gear when
maximum engine speed has been reached.
Glide mode function
With an anticipatory driving style, Glide mode
helps you to reduce fuel consumption.
Glide mode is characterised by the following:
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The combustion engine is disconnected from
the drivetrain and continues to run in neutral.
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The transmission position display
h
is shown
in green.
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The combustion engine can be switched off.
All of the vehicle functions remain active.
Glide mode is activated if the following conditions
are met:
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Drive program ; is selected .
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The speed is within a suitable range.
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The road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep
uphill or downhill inclines or tight bends.
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There is no trailer hitched up to the trailer
hitch, and no bicycle rack fitted.
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You do not depress the accelerator or brake
pedal (except for light brake applications).
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Glide mode can also be activated if you have
selected the "Eco" setting for the drive in the
drive program = .
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