Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 53 4MATIC+ 2019 Operator's Manual page 153

% To maneuver with an open driver's door,
open the driver's door while stationary and
engage transmission position h or k
again.
Engaging drive position D
Depress the brake pedal and pull the E-
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SELECT selector lever back past the first
point of resistance.
The transmission position display shows h
in the multifunction display.
When the automatic transmission is in transmis‐
sion position h, it shifts the gears automati‐
cally. This depends on the following factors:
The selected drive program
R
The position of the accelerator pedal
R
The driving speed
R
Double-clutch function
Double-clutch function is active when changing
down in all drive programs. Double-clutch func‐
tion reduces load change reactions and supports
sporty driving. The acoustic perception of the
double-clutch function changes depending on
the drive program.
Manual gearshifting
& WARNING Risk of skidding and of an
accident due to shifting down on slippery
road surfaces
If you shift down on slippery road surfaces to
increase the engine braking effect, the drive
wheels may lose traction.
Do not shift down on slippery road sur‐
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faces to increase the engine braking
effect.
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To activate/deactivate: press display but‐
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ton 1.
The display button displays the currently
selected gear setting 2:
M (red): manual gearshifting
R
D (blue): automatic transmission
R