Mercedes-Benz C-Clas 2016 Owner's Manual page 155

Automatic transmission
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indicator on the multifunction display. Always
make sure that the engine speed does not
reach the red area of the rev counter.
To shift down: pull steering wheel gearshift
X
paddle :.
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear.
Automatic downshifting occurs when coast-
ing.
If the engine exceeds the maximum engine
speed when shifting down, the automatic
transmission protects against engine damage
by not shifting down.
Gearshift recommendation
The gearshift recommendation assists you in
adopting a fuel-efficient driving style. The rec-
ommended gear is shown on the multifunction
display.
When the gearshift recommendation : is
X
shown on the multifunction display of the
instrument cluster, shift to recommended
gear ;.
Protection against reaching the over-
revving range (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.
Before the engine speed reaches the red area,
an upshift indicator will be shown on the multi-
function display.
When message : appears on the multifunc-
X
tion display, pull the right-hand steering
wheel gearshift paddle.
Kickdown
For maximum acceleration, depress the
X
accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point.
The automatic 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.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: kickdown is possible
only in the temporary setting.