Mercedes-Benz CLA Owner's Manual page 177

174 Driving and parking
Glide mode is activated if the following condi‐
tions are met:
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.
there is no trailer coupled to the trailer hitch,
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and no bicycle rack fitted.
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 =.
Problems with the transmission
Problem
The transmission has a faulty gear
shift.
The acceleration characteristics are
deteriorating.
Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the
conditions is no longer met.
Vehicles with Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC: when Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC is active, the glide mode function is
not available.
Glide mode can also be prevented by the follow‐
ing parameters:
incline
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downhill gradient
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temperature
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height
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Possible causes/consequences and
The transmission is losing oil.
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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The transmission is in emergency operation mode.
Pull over and stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
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Speed
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operating status of the engine
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traffic situation
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% Glide mode can be ended by pressing the
right-hand steering wheel gearshift paddle
( page 172).
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