Driving And Driving Safety Systems - Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe Supplement Manual

If gearshift recommendation message
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shown on the multifunction display, shift to
the recommended gear.
Using kickdown
Maximum acceleration: depress the accel‐
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erator pedal beyond the pressure point.
During kickdown, you cannot change gears using
the steering wheel paddle shifters. The auto‐
matic transmission shifts up to the next gear
when the maximum engine speed is reached to
protect the engine from overrevving.
% If you have activated manual gearshifting
with the button in the center console, the
transmission does not react to the kick‐
down.
Glide mode function
With an anticipatory driving style, glide mode
helps you to reduce fuel consumption.
Glide mode is characterized by the following:
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The combustion engine is switched off. All of
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the vehicle functions remain active.
The J symbol will appear on the multi‐
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function display.
Glide mode is activated if the following condi‐
tions are met:
The ECO start/stop function is activated.
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Drive program = is selected with the
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drive setting "Moderate" or "Reduced".
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.
Driving and parking
You are no longer depressing the accelerator
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or brake pedal.
Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the
conditions is no longer met.

Driving and driving safety systems

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Functions of ESP (Electronic Stability Pro‐
gram)
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
malfunctioning
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If ESP is malfunctioning, ESP cannot carry
out vehicle stabilization. In addition, other
driving safety systems are switched off.
Drive on carefully.
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Have ESP checked at a qualified spe‐
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cialist workshop.
You can select between the following modes of
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ESP :
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ESP ON
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ESP SPORT
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