Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GT 2015, Owner'S Manual

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The displays light up if you:
R
switch on the power supply with the Start/
Stop button (
Y
page 121) or
R
insert the key into the ignition lock
(
Y
page 122)
The displays go out if you:
R
switch off the power supply with the Start/
Stop button (
Y
page 121) or
R
remove the key from the ignition lock
(
Y
page 122)
Transmission positions
B
Park position
This prevents the vehicle from roll-
ing away when stopped.
Do not shift the transmission into
position P (
Y
page 130) unless the
vehicle is stationary. The parking
lock should not be used as a brake
when parking. In order to secure
the vehicle, always apply the elec-
tric parking brake in addition to the
parking lock.
The automatic transmission shifts
to P automatically if you:
R
remove the key
R
switch off the engine when in R
or D and open the driver's door
or front-passenger door
R
open the driver's door while trav-
elling at low speed in transmis-
sion position D or R
In the event of a malfunction of the
vehicle's electronics, the transmis-
sion may lock in position P. Have
the vehicle electronics checked
immediately at a qualified special-
ist workshop.
C Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission to R
when the vehicle is stationary.
A
Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to N
while driving. Otherwise, the auto-
matic transmission could be dam-
aged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes will allow you
to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to
push it or tow it.
If ESP
® is deactivated or faulty:
shift the transmission to position N
if the vehicle is in danger of skid-
ding, e.g. on icy roads.
If you switch off the engine using
the key or the Start/Stop button,
the automatic transmission shifts
to neutral N automatically.
! Rolling in neutral N can lead to
damage to the transmission.
7
Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically in the
automatic drive programs
(
Y
page 134). All forward gears are
available.
Driving tips
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the indi-
vidual gears automatically when it is in trans-
mission position D. Gearshifting is deter-
mined by:
R
the selected drive program (
Y
page 128)
R
the position of the accelerator pedal
R
the road speed
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AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sport transmission
Driving
and
parking