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To shift up: pull steering wheel paddle
shifter
2
.
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To shift down: pull steering wheel paddle
shifter
1
.
If the engine speed is too high or too low, you
cannot change gear using the steering wheel
paddle shifters. In this case, segments
1
light
up red.
Gearshift recommendation
The gearshift recommendation assists you in
adopting an economical driving style.
#
If gearshift recommendation message
1
is
shown on the multifunction display, shift to
the recommended gear.
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Gearshift recommendation is active only if
you have activated manual gearshifting with
the button on the center console.
Using kickdown
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Maximum acceleration: depress the accel‐
erator pedal beyond the pressure point.
%
If you have activated manual gearshifting
with the button in the center console, the
transmission does not react to the kick‐
down.
During kickdown, you cannot change gears using
the steering wheel paddle shifters. The auto‐
matic transmission shifts up to the next gear
when the maximum engine speed is reached to
protect the engine from overrevving.
Glide mode function
With an anticipatory driving style, glide mode
helps you to reduce fuel consumption.
Glide mode is characterized by the following:
R
The combustion engine is disconnected from
the drivetrain.
R
The engine speed corresponds to the idle
speed.
R
The
J
symbol appears in the multifunc‐
tion display.
Glide mode is activated if the following condi‐
tions are met:
R
The ECO start/stop function is activated.
R
Drive program
=
is selected with the
drive setting "Moderate" or "Reduced".
R
The speed is within a suitable range.
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