Accelerator Pedal Position - Mercedes-Benz GLC Operator's Manual

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.
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If ESP is deactivated or faulty: shift
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
Automatic transmission
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 available depending on the
equipment.
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 indi-
R
cator and displays transmission position h
in green ( page 148).
Y
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the multifunction
R
display shows status icon : for the drive
program's status icon.
In drive program E or in drive program C
(Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC/
GLC 63 S 4MATIC) you can deactivate and acti-
vate gliding mode using the ECO button
( page 142).
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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