Mercedes-Benz GT S 2016, Operator'S Manual

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shown in the multifunction display of the
instrument cluster.
Display for shift blocked
If the engine speed becomes too high or too
low as a result of shifting gear, you cannot
shift gear using the steering wheel paddle
shifters. If you then pull the left-hand or right-
hand steering wheel paddle shifter, seg-
ments
:
light up red briefly.
Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
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Downshifting
R
Switching off
RACE drive program
The RACE drive program is designed for max-
imum performance in terms of shift points
and engine speeds. The engine and transmis-
sion should be at normal operating tempera-
ture for the RACE drive program
(
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page 135). Use the RACE drive program on
a closed-off race circuit.
Drive program
Race is characterized by the
following:
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The vehicle exhibits driving characteristics
suitable for the racetrack.
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All vehicle systems are set for maximum
sportiness.
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For optimum performance, the transmis-
sion shifts up later and shifts down sooner.
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The multifunction display shows the man-
ual gearshift program without upshift indi-
cator (
Y
page 106).
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The gearshift recommendation gives you
information for slowly warming up the drive
assemblies and for adopting a fuel-efficient
driving style (
Y
page 106). You can follow
the gearshift recommendations at all times
and shift gear accordingly using the steer-
ing wheel paddle shifters. On the basis of
the gearshift recommendation, using the
steering wheel paddle shifters, you can
optimize the drive train and engine operat-
ing mode at any time.
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If you have selected a gear manually, this
will be maintained until the vehicle speed
increases or decreases dramatically.
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If you do not follow the gearshift recom-
mendations, the automatic shift points may
result in high fuel consumption.
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The suspension exhibits particularly hard
springing and damping settings.
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The transmission shift and response times
are significantly shorter with more aggres-
sive gear changes. This is particularly the
case when shifting up. The shift strategy is
thus designed to interact dynamically with
the high-revving engine
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Gliding mode is not available.
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The ECO start/stop function is not availa-
ble.
Refueling
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before
refueling.
G WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
Refueling
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Driving
and
par
king
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