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Temporary setting
To activate: shift the DIRECT SELECT lever to
X
position D.
Pull steering wheel gearshift paddle : or ;.
X
The temporary setting will remain active for a
certain amount of time. Under certain condi-
tions, the minimum amount of time is extended,
e.g. in the case of lateral acceleration, during an
overrun phase or when driving on steep terrain.
To deactivate: pull steering wheel gearshift
X
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 change
X
the drive program.
Permanent setting (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles)
!
In manual mode, the automatic transmis-
sion does not shift up automatically even
when the engine limiting speed for the current
gear is reached. When the engine limiting
speed is reached, the fuel supply is cut to
prevent the engine from overrevving. Always
make sure that the engine speed does not
reach the red area of the rev counter. There is
otherwise a risk of engine damage.
Automatic transmission
To activate: shift the DIRECT SELECT lever to
X
position D.
Press the : button.
X
Indicator lamp ; lights up.
To deactivate: press button :.
X
or
If position D (automatic transmission) is
X
selected for the transmission in drive pro-
gram I: shift to drive program I with the
DYNAMIC SELECT switch.
Indicator lamp ; goes out.
Shifting gears
To shift up: pull steering wheel gearshift pad-
X
dle ;.
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear.
If the maximum engine speed in the currently
engaged gear is reached and you continue to
accelerate, the automatic transmission auto-
matically shifts up in order to prevent engine
damage.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: if the permanent
setting is activated, the automatic transmis-
sion does not shift up automatically even
when the engine limiting speed for the current
gear is reached. Always observe the upshift
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