Driving And Driving Safety Systems - Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 2019 Manual

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:
The combustion engine is disconnected from
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the drivetrain.
The engine speed corresponds to the idle
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speed.
The J symbol appears in the multifunc‐
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tion display.
Glide mode is activated if the following condi‐
tions are met:
The ECO start/stop function is activated.
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Drive program ; is selected.
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The speed is within a suitable range.
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The road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep
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uphill or downhill inclines or tight bends.
The condition of charge of the battery is suf‐
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ficient.
You are no longer depressing the accelerator
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or brake pedal.
% Glide mode can also be activated if you have
selected the "Eco" setting for the drive in the
drive program =.
Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the
conditions is no longer met.
When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is
active, glide mode is restricted.
Driving and parking

Driving and driving safety systems

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Function of ESP (Electronic Stability Pro‐
gram)
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
malfunctioning
If ESP ® is malfunctioning, ESP ® cannot carry
out vehicle stabilization. In addition, other
driving safety systems are switched off.
Drive on carefully.
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Have ESP checked at a qualified spe‐
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cialist workshop.
You can select between the following modes of
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ESP :
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R ESP on
SPORT handling mode on
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ESP off
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