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170 Driving and parking
If the engine speed is too high or too low, you
cannot change gear using the steering wheel
gearshift paddles. In this case, segments
light up red.
Gearshift recommendation
The gearshift recommendation assists you in
adopting an economical driving style.
When gearshift recommendation
#
on the multifunction display, shift to the rec‐
ommended gear.
%
The gearshift recommendation is active only
if you have enabled manual gearshifting
1
(
page 169).
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Using kickdown
Maximum acceleration: Depress the accel‐
#
erator pedal beyond the pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts up to the next
gear when the maximum engine speed is
reached to protect the engine from overrevving.
%
If you have activated manual gearshifting
with the button in the centre console, the
transmission does not react to the kick‐
down.
Glide mode function
With an anticipatory driving style, Glide mode
helps you to reduce fuel consumption.
1
appears
Glide mode is characterised by the following:
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 and GT 63 S
R
4MATIC+: the combustion engine is discon‐
nected from the drivetrain and the vehicle
continues to roll.
All other models: the combustion engine is
R
switched off. All of the vehicle functions
remain active.
The J symbol appears in the multifunc‐
R
tion display.
Glide mode is activated if the following condi‐
tions are met:
ECO start/stop function is switched on.
R
Drive program = is selected with the
R
drive setting "Moderate" or "Reduced".
The speed is within a suitable range.
R
The road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep
R
uphill or downhill inclines or tight bends.
Mercedes-AMG GT 43, GT 43 4MATIC+
R
and GT 53 4MATIC+: the charge status of
the battery is sufficient.
You are no longer depressing the accelerator
R
or brake pedal.
Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the
conditions is no longer met.
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