Mercedes-Benz GLK 300 4MATIC 2012, Руководство пользователя

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Steering wheel gearshift paddles
:
Left-hand steering wheel gearshift paddle
;
Right-hand steering wheel gearshift pad-
dle
In the automatic drive program, you can
restrict or expand the shift range by using the
steering wheel gearshift paddles
(
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page 159).
In the manual drive program, you can change
gear yourself by using the steering wheel
gearshift paddles (
Y
page 160).
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You can only change gear with the steer-
ing wheel gearshift paddles when the trans-
mission is in position D.
Automatic drive program
Drive program E is characterised by the fol-
lowing:
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comfort-oriented engine and automatic
transmission settings
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optimal fuel consumption resulting from
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner
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the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully
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increased sensitivity. This improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for
example
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the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner. This results in the vehicle being
driven at lower engine speeds and the
wheels being less likely to spin
Shift ranges
Introduction
When the automatic transmission is in posi-
tion D, it is possible to restrict or expand the
shift range (
Y
page 159).
The shift range selected is shown in the mul-
tifunction display. The automatic transmis-
sion shifts only as far as the selected gear.
Shift range
= To use the engine's braking effect
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To use the braking effect of the
engine on downhill gradients and
for driving:
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on steep mountain roads
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in mountainous terrain
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in arduous conditions
4 To use the braking effect of the
engine on extremely steep downhill
gradients and on long downhill
stretches
Restricting the shift range
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Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle.
The automatic transmission shifts down
one gear and restricts the shift range to the
relevant gear.
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If the engine exceeds the maximum
engine speed when shifting down, the auto-
matic transmission protects against engine
damage by not shifting down.
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If the maximum engine speed for the shift
range is reached and you continue to accel-
erate, the automatic transmission shifts up
in order to prevent the engine from over-
revving, even if the shift range is restricted.
Automatic transmission
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Driving
and
parking
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