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Automatic transmission
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A
Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to N
while driving. Otherwise, the auto-
matic transmission could be dam-
aged.
If ESP
only shift the transmission to posi-
tion N if the vehicle is in danger of
skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
If you switch off the engine using
the key or the Start/Stop button,
the automatic transmission shifts
to neutral N automatically.
! Rolling in neutral N can lead to
damage to the transmission.
7
Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.
Changing gears
The automatic transmission shifts to the indi-
vidual gears automatically when it is in trans-
mission position D. This automatic gearshift-
ing behaviour is determined by:
a shift range restriction, if selected
R
the selected drive program (
R
the position of the accelerator pedal
R
the road speed
R
Driving tips
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
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is deactivated or faulty:
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Y
AMG vehicles
When shifting down, the double-clutch func-
tion is active regardless of the currently selec-
ted drive program. The double-clutch function
reduces load change reactions and is condu-
cive to a sporty driving style. The sound gen-
erated 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 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.
Program selector button
General notes
The program selector button allows you to
choose between different driving character-
istics.
Program selector button (example)
E Economy
Comfortable, economical
driving
S Sport
Sporty driving style
M Manual
Manual gearshifting
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