Mercedes-Benz GLC Owner's Manual page 205

Automatic transmission
202
Further information on activating manual
gearshifting on PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles
( page 296).
Y
Temporary setting will be active for a certain
amount of time. Under certain conditions the
minimum amount of time is extended, e.g. in
the case of lateral acceleration, during an
overrun phase or when driving on steep ter-
rain.
To deactivate: pull steering wheel gear-
X
shift paddle ; and hold it in place.
or
Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to shift the
X
transmission position.
or
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to
X
change the drive program.
Shifting gears
To shift up: pull steering wheel gearshift
X
paddle ;.
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear.
If the maximum engine speed on the cur-
rently engaged gear is reached and you
continue to accelerate, the automatic
transmission automatically shifts up in
order to prevent engine damage.
To shift down: pull steering wheel gear-
X
shift paddle :.
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear.
Automatic downshifting occurs when
coasting.
If the engine exceeds the maximum engine
speed when shifting down, the automatic
transmission protects against engine dam-
age by not shifting down.
Gearshift recommendation
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The rec-
ommended gear is shown in the multifunction
display.
Shift to recommended gear ; according
X
to gearshift recommendation : when
shown in the multifunction display of the
instrument cluster.
Kickdown
For maximum acceleration, depress the
X
accelerator pedal beyond the pressure
point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
Shift back up once the desired speed is
X
reached.
During kickdown, you cannot shift gears
using the steering wheel gearshift paddles.
If you apply full throttle, the automatic trans-
mission shifts up to the next gear when the
maximum engine speed is reached. This pre-
vents the engine from overrevving.