Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Permanent setting:
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Change to drive program = (
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page 199).
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Select drive setting p (
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page 200).
Gearshift recommendation
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
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Maximum acceleration: depress the accel‐
erator pedal beyond the pressure point.
To protect against engine overrev, the automatic
transmission shifts 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 characterized 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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Vehicles with 48 V on-board electrical
system (EQ Boost technology): The com‐
bustion engine can be switched off. All of the
vehicle functions remain active.
Glide mode is activated if the following condi‐
tions 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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You do not depress the accelerator or brake
pedal (except for light brake applications).
% Glide mode can also be activated if you have
selected the "Eco" setting for the drive in the
drive program = .
Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the
conditions is no longer met.
Glide mode can also be prevented by the follow‐
ing parameters:
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Incline
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Downhill gradient
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Temperature
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Height
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Speed
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Operating status of the engine
204 Driving and parking