Driving And Driving Safety Systems - Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS Series Manual

14 Driving and parking
% 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:
the combustion engine is disconnected from
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the drivetrain and the vehicle continues to
roll.
the combustion engine is switched off. All of
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the vehicle functions remain active.
the J symbol appears in the multifunc‐
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tion display.
Glide mode is activated if the following condi‐
tions are met:
the ECO start/stop function is switched on.
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drive program = is selected with the drive
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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.
the charge level of the battery is sufficient.
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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

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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R ESP SPORT
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R ESP OFF
Characteristics when ESP
ESP ® monitors and improves driving stability and
traction, particularly in the following situations:
When pulling away on a wet or slippery road.
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When braking.
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Vehicles with trailer hitch: in trailer opera‐
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tion from speeds of 40 mph (65 km/h), if the
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vehicle/trailer combination begins to sway
from side to side.
In strong side winds when you are driving
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faster than 47 mph (75 km/h).
ESP ® can stabilize the vehicle by intervening in
the following ways:
One or more wheels are braked.
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The engine output is adapted according to
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the situation.
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is activated