Driving Tips - Mercedes-Benz 2013 C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission
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A Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to N
while driving. The transmission
could otherwise be damaged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes will allow you
to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to
push it or tow it.
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If ESP
only shift the transmission to
position N if the vehicle is in danger
of skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
! Rolling in neutral N can damage
the drive train.
7
Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the
individual gears automatically when it is in
transmission position D. This automatic
gearshifting behavior 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

AMG vehicles
When shifting down, the double-clutch
function is active regardless of the currently
selected drive program. The double-clutch
function reduces load change reactions and
is conducive to a sporty driving style. The
sound generated by the double-clutch
function depends on the drive program
selected.
is deactivated or faulty:
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Y
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
X
pressure point.
The automatic 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
characteristics.
Example: program selector button
E Economy Comfortable, economical
driving
S Sport Sporty driving style
M Manual Manual gear shifting
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For further information on the automatic
drive program, see (
Only change from automatic drive program
E or S to manual drive program M when the
vehicle is stationary.
Press program selector button :
X
repeatedly until the letter for the desired
gearshift program appears in the
multifunction display.
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Y