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208 Driving and parking
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐
ognise dangers.
Gearshift recommendation
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐
ognise dangers.
The gearshift recommendation assists you in
adopting an economical driving style.
If gearshift recommendation message
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shown on the multifunction display, shift to
the recommended gear.
Using kickdown
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐
ognise dangers.
Maximum acceleration: depress the accel‐
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erator pedal beyond the pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts up to the next
gear when the maximum engine speed is
reached to protect the engine from overrevving.
Glide mode function
Plug-in hybrid: observe the notes in the Supple‐
ment. Otherwise, you may fail to recognise dan‐
gers.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐
ognise dangers.
with an anticipatory driving style, Glide mode
helps you to reduce fuel consumption.
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Glide mode is characterised by the following:
the combustion engine is disconnected from
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the drivetrain and the vehicle continues to
roll in neutral.
the transmission position h is displayed in
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green in the multifunction display.
vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical
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system (EQ Boost technology): the com‐
bustion engine is switched off depending on
the driving situation. All of the vehicle func‐
tions remain active.
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.
Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical
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system (EQ Boost technology): the charge
level of the battery is sufficient.
you do not depress the accelerator or brake
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pedal.

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