Mercedes-Benz AMG A Class 2021 Manual page 14

12 Driving and parking
% To permanently shift the gears manually in
drive program = using the steering wheel
gearshift paddles, select the M (Manual) set‐
ting for the transmission.
* NOTE Damage to the engine due to shift‐
ing up too late
The automatic transmission does not shift up
in manual mode even when the engine's lim‐
iting speed is reached.
The fuel supply is interrupted in order to pre‐
vent the engine from overrevving.
Shift up before the engine speed rea‐
#
ches the red area in the tachometer.
To shift up: pull steering wheel gearshift
#
paddle 2.
To shift down: pull steering wheel gearshift
#
paddle 1.
If the engine speed is too high or too low, you
cannot change gear using the steering wheel
gearshift paddles. In this case, segments
light up red.
Glide mode function
With an anticipatory driving style, Glide mode
helps you to reduce fuel consumption.
Glide mode is characterized by the following:
The combustion engine is disconnected from
R
the drivetrain and the vehicle continues to
roll.
The J symbol appears in the multifunc‐
R
tion display.
Glide mode is activated if the following condi‐
tions are met:
The ECO start/stop function is switched on.
R
Drive program = is selected with the
R
drive setting "Moderate" or "Reduced".
The speed is within a suitable range.
R
The road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep
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uphill or downhill inclines or tight curves.
You are no longer depressing the accelerator
R
1
or brake pedal.
Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the
conditions is no longer met.