Mercedes-Benz GLC Owner's Manual page 203

Automatic transmission
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Double-clutch function
When shifting down, the double-clutch func-
tion is active regardless of the currently selec-
ted drive program. The double-clutch function
reduces load change reactions and is condu-
cive to a sporty driving style. The sound gen-
erated by the double-clutch function depends
on the drive program selected.
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
X
pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
X
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Rocking the vehicle free
Rocking the vehicle free by shifting the trans-
mission repeatedly between transmission
positions D and R may help to free the vehicle
if it has become stuck in mud or snow.
The vehicle's engine management restricts
repeated shifting between transmission posi-
tions D and R up to a maximum speed of
9 km/h.
To shift back and forth between transmission
positions D and R, move the DIRECT SELECT
lever up and down past the point of resist-
ance.
Towing a trailer
Towing a trailer is not possible with all mod-
els. For further information, see
( page 303).
Y
Drive in the middle of the engine speed
X
range on uphill gradients.
Manual shifting: depending on the uphill
X
or downhill gradient, shift into a gear
( page 201) in which the engine will run in
Y
the middle of the engine speed range.
This also applies if cruise control,
DISTRONIC PLUS or SPEEDTRONIC are
activated.
Drive programs
Drive program I (Individual)
In drive program I the following properties of
the drive program can be selected:
the drive (engine and transmission man-
R
agement)
the suspension
R
the steering
R
the availability of the ECO start/stop func-
R
tion
the climate control
R
i To permanently select the gears in drive
program I using the steering wheel pad-
dles, select the M (manual) setting for the
drive.
Drive program S+ (Sport Plus)
Drive program S+ is characterised by the fol-
lowing:
the vehicle exhibits particularly sporty driv-
R
ing characteristics.
the vehicle pulling away in first gear.
R
the automatic transmission shifting up
R
later.
As a result of the later automatic transmis-
R
sion shift points, the fuel consumption pos-
sibly being higher.
the suspension exhibits particularly stiff
R
springing and damping settings (vehicles
with AIR BODY CONTROL)
the ECO start/stop function is not availa-
R
ble.