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Automatic transmission
134
Neutral
A
Do not shift the transmission to i
while driving. Otherwise, the auto-
matic transmission could be dam-
aged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brake pedal will allow
you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to
push it or tow it.
®
If ESP
the transmission to position i if the
vehicle is in danger of skidding, e.g.
on icy roads.
If you switch the engine off with the
transmission in position k or h,
the automatic transmission shifts to
i automatically.
!
Coasting in neutral i may
cause damage to the drive train.
Drive
7
The automatic transmission changes
gear automatically. All forward gears
are available.
Driving tips
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts through the
individual gears automatically when it is in trans-
mission position h. This automatic gear shift-
ing behavior is determined by:
the selected drive program
R
the position of the accelerator pedal
R
the road speed
R
Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
little throttle: early upshifts
R
more throttle: late upshifts
R
Double-clutch function
When shifting down, the double-clutch function
is active regardless of the currently selected
drive program. The double-clutch function
is deactivated or faulty: shift
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.
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
X
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to a lower
gear depending on the engine speed.
Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
X
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Gliding mode
Gliding mode is characterized by the following:
The combustion engine is disconnected from
R
the drive train.
The engine speed corresponds to the idling
R
speed.
The multifunction display hides the gear dis-
R
play and displays the transmission position
h in green (
page 133).
Y
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the multifunction
R
display shows the status icon : for the drive
program's status icon.
In drive program E and drive program C
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles), you can deactivate
and activate gliding mode using the ECO button
(
page 127).
Y
Gliding mode can be activated under the follow-
ing conditions:
the speed is within a suitable range.
R
the course of the road is suitable, e.g. there
R
are no steep up or downhill gradients.
you are no longer depressing the accelerator
R
pedal.
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