reduces load change reactions and is conducive
to a sporty driving style. The sound generated by
the double-clutch function depends on the drive
program selected.
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
X
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to a lower
gear depending on the engine speed.
X
Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Rocking the vehicle free
Rocking the vehicle free by shifting back and
forth between transmission positions D and R
can help to free a vehicle that has become stuck
in mud or snow.
The vehicle's engine management restricts
switching between transmission positions D
and R to speeds up to a maximum of 5 mph
(9 km/h).
To shift back and forth between transmission
positions D and R, move the DIRECT SELECT
lever up and down past the point of resistance.
Gliding mode (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Gliding mode is characterized by the following:
R
the combustion engine is disconnected from
the drive train.
R
the engine speed corresponds to the idling
speed.
R
status icon C goes out and status icon
:
is
displayed in the multifunction display
(
Y
page 142).
In drive program C, you can deactivate and acti-
vate gliding mode using the ECO button
(
Y
page 136).
Gliding mode can be activated under the follow-
ing conditions:
R
the speed is within a suitable range.
R
the course of the road is suitable, e.g. there
are no steep up or downhill gradients.
R
you are no longer depressing the accelerator
pedal.
Gliding mode is deactivated under the following
conditions:
R
you depress the accelerator pedal.
R
you depress the brake pedal.
R
you use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch
the transmission position (
Y
page 141).
R
you switch to drive program RACE
(S
‑
MODEL), S+ or S (
Y
page 139).
R
you activate manual gearshifting
(
Y
page 146).
R
you leave the suitable speed range.
i
If you have selected the "Comfort" setting
for the drive (engine management) in drive
program I, you can also activate gliding mode.
You can find information about this in the Dig-
ital Operator's Manual.
Drive programs
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG
vehicles)
Drive program I (Individual)
In drive program I the following properties of the
drive program can be selected:
R
the drive (engine and transmission manage-
ment)
R
the suspension
R
the steering
R
the availability of the ECO start/stop function
R
the climate control
Information about configuring drive program I
with the multimedia system can be found in the
Digital Operator's Manual.
i
To permanently select the gears in drive
program I using the steering wheel paddle
shifters, select the M (manual) setting for the
drive.
144
Automatic transmission
Drivi
ng
and
parking
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