R
gliding mode is not available.
R
the ECO start/stop function is not available.
Drive program RACE (vehicles with AMG
RIDE CONTROL)
Drive program RACE is characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R
the vehicle exhibits driving characteristics
suitable for the racetrack.
R
all vehicle systems are set for maximum
sportiness.
R
the automatic transmission shifts up later.
R
fuel consumption may be higher as a result of
the later automatic transmission shift points.
R
the suspension exhibits particularly rigid
springing and damping settings.
R
gliding mode is not available.
R
the ECO start/stop function is not available.
Manual gearshifting
General notes
You can shift gears yourself using the steering
wheel gearshift paddles. The transmission must
be in position
h
to do this.
Depending on which steering wheel gearshift
paddle is pulled, the automatic transmission
immediately shifts into the next gear up or
down, if permitted.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: to use manual gear-
shifting, you have two options:
R
temporary setting
R
permanent setting
If you activate manual gearshifting, the multi-
function display will show the current gear
instead of transmission position
h
.
If manual gearshifting is deactivated, the gears
will be selected automatically.
Temporary setting
X
To activate: shift the DIRECT SELECT lever to
position
h
.
X
Pull steering wheel gearshift paddle
:
or
;
.
The temporary setting will remain active for a
certain amount of time. Under certain condi-
tions, the minimum amount of time is extended,
e.g. in the case of lateral acceleration, during an
overrun phase or when driving on steep terrain.
X
To deactivate: pull steering wheel gearshift
paddle
;
and hold it in place.
or
X
Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to shift the
transmission position.
or
X
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehicles):
use the DYNAMIC SELECT button to change
the drive program.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: use the DYNAMIC
SELECT controller to change the drive pro-
gram.
Permanent setting (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles)
Automatic transmission
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Driving
and
parking
Z
