Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe 2018 Operator's Manual page 141

When the automatic transmission is in transmis‐
sion position h, it shifts the gears automati‐
cally. This depends on the following factors:
The selected drive program
R
The position of the accelerator pedal
R
The road speed
R
Manual gearshifting
& WARNING Risk of skidding and of an
accident due to shifting down on slippery
road surfaces
If you shift down on slippery road surfaces to
increase the engine braking effect, the drive
wheels may lose traction.
Do not shift down on slippery road sur‐
#
faces to increase the engine braking
effect.
To activate: pull steering wheel paddle
#
shifter 1 or 2.
Manual gearshifting is activated for a short
time. The current gear is displayed in the
multifunction display.
% How long the manual gearshifting stays acti‐
vated depends on the driving style.
To shift up: pull steering wheel paddle
#
shifter 2.
To shift down: pull steering wheel paddle
#
shifter 1.
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To deactivate: pull steering wheel paddle
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shifter 2 and hold it in place.
The transmission position h appears in the
multifunction display.
% If you select the Manual drive setting in
drive program =, manual gearshifting is
permanently activated.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐
ognize dangers.
Gearshift recommendation
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may not recog‐
nize dangers.
The gearshift recommendation assists you in
adopting an economical driving style.