Mercedes-Benz Mercedec-AMG GT R Owner's Manual page 124

% To manoeuvre with an open driver's door,
open the driver's door while stationary and
engage transmission position h or k
again.
Engaging drive position D
Depress the brake pedal and pull the E-
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SELECT selector lever back past the first
point of resistance.
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 driving speed
R
Notes on the double-clutch function
The double-clutch function is active when chang‐
ing down in all drive programs. The double-
clutch function reduces load change reactions
and supports sporty driving. The acoustic per‐
ception of the double-clutch function changes
depending on the drive program.
Rocking the vehicle free
Rocking the vehicle free can help to free a vehi‐
cle that has become trapped in slush or snow.
To rock the vehicle free, move the E-SELECT
selector lever upwards and downwards past the
point of resistance in order to switch between
transmission positions h and k(
% The maximum design speed when switching
between h and k is 9 km/h.
Manual gearshifting
page 119).
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To activate/deactivate: press display but‐
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ton 1.
The display button displays the currently
selected gear setting 2:
M (red): manual gearshifting
R
D (blue): automatic transmission
R
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