Automatic Transmission - Mercedes-Benz X-Class 2017 Operating Instructions Manual

Automatic transmission

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Gearshift recommendation
The gearshift recommendation assists you in
adopting a fuel-efficient driving style.
If gearshift recommendation : appears in
X
the multifunction display, shift up or down a
gear in accordance with the gearshift recom-
mendation.
Automatic transmission
Operating the selector lever
G
WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
This increases the risk of skidding and having
an accident.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface.
G
WARNING
The vehicle can suddenly accelerate if the
engine speed is above the engine idling speed
and you then select transmission position
7 or C. There is a risk of an accident.
When selecting transmission position 7 or
C, always firmly press the brake pedal; do
not accelerate simultaneously.
!
If the engine speed is too high or the vehicle
is coasting, do not shift the automatic trans-
mission directly from h to k, from k to h
or directly to j. Otherwise, the automatic
transmission may be damaged.
!
When the engine is switched off, coasting in
neutral N can damage the power transmis-
sion and the transmission itself.
j Park position with parking lock
Reverse gear
k
Neutral
i
Drive position
h
Shift button
:
Manual gear changing
W/X
To switch j j to k k or h
X
Press button : while simultaneously
X
depressing the brake pedal.
Shift the selector lever to k or h.
X
To switch from k k to j
X
Shift the selector lever to j.
X
To switch from i i to k
X
Shift the selector lever to k.
X
To select i i or h h : shift the selector lever to
X
i or h.
Changing gear manually
To shift up manually: press the selector
X
lever to the side and shift to W.
To shift up manually: press the selector
X
lever to the side and shift to X.
To end manual gear shift mode: shift the
X
selector lever to h.
Gearshift recommendation
The gearshift recommendation assists you in
adopting a fuel-efficient driving style.
h : start the engine.
j : press button :.
k : press button :.