Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS Operator's Manual page 150

Automatic transmission
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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 (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
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.
status icon C goes out and status icon : is
R
displayed in the multifunction display
( page 146).
Y
In drive program C, you can deactivate and acti-
vate gliding mode using the ECO button
( page 140).
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.
Gliding mode is deactivated under the following
conditions:
you depress the accelerator pedal.
R
you depress the brake pedal.
R
you use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch
R
the transmission position (
R
R
R
i
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG
vehicles)
Drive program I (Individual)
In drive program I the following properties of the
drive program can be selected:
R
R
R
R
R
Information about configuring drive program I
with the multimedia system can be found under
"DYNAMIC SELECT" in the vehicle's Digital
Operator's Manual.
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Drive program S+ (Sport Plus)
Drive program S+ is characterized by the fol-
lowing:
R
R
R
R
page 145).
Y
R
you switch to drive program RACE
(S‑MODEL), S+ or S (
you activate manual gearshifting
( page 150).
Y
you leave the suitable speed range.
If you have selected the "Comfort" setting
for the drive (engine management) in drive
program I, you can also activate gliding mode.
You can find information about this in the Dig-
ital Operator's Manual.
Drive programs
the drive (engine and transmission manage-
ment).
the suspension.
the steering.
the availability of the ECO start/stop func-
tion.
the climate control.
To permanently select the gears in drive
program I using the steering wheel paddle
shifters, select the M (manual) setting for the
drive.
the vehicle exhibits particularly sporty driving
characteristics.
the vehicle pulls away in first gear.
the automatic transmission shifts up later.
The fuel consumption possibly being higher
as a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points.
the suspension exhibits particularly stiff
springing and damping settings (vehicles with
AIRMATIC).
the ECO start/stop function is not available.
page 143).
Y