Mercedes-Benz GLC 2017 Operator's Manual page 143

Temporary setting
To activate: shift the DIRECT SELECT lever to
X
position h.
Pull steering wheel paddle shifter : or ;.
X
Temporary setting will be active for a certain
amount of time. Under certain conditions the
minimum amount of time is extended, e.g. in the
case of lateral acceleration, during an overrun
phase or when driving on steep terrain.
To deactivate: pull steering wheel paddle
X
shifter ; and hold it in place.
or
Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch the
X
transmission position.
or
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change
X
the drive program.
Permanent setting (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles)
!
In manual mode, the automatic transmis-
sion does not shift up automatically even
when the engine limiting speed for the current
gear is reached. When the engine limiting
speed is reached, the fuel supply is cut to
prevent the engine from overrevving. Always
make sure that the engine speed does not
reach the red area of the tachometer. There is
otherwise a risk of engine damage.
Automatic transmission
To activate: shift the DIRECT SELECT lever to
X
position h.
Press button :.
X
Indicator lamp ; lights up.
To deactivate: press button :.
X
Indicator lamp ; goes out.
Shifting gears
To shift up: pull steering wheel paddle
X
shifter ;.
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear.
If the maximum engine speed on the currently
engaged gear is reached and you continue to
accelerate, the automatic transmission auto-
matically shifts up in order to prevent engine
damage.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: if the permanent
setting is activated, the automatic transmis-
sion does not shift up automatically even
when the engine limiting speed for the current
gear is reached. It is essential to ensure pro-
tection against reaching the overrevving
range in the multifunction display. Always
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