Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Operator's Manual page 194

If the engine speed is too high or too low, you will
not be able to change gear using the steering
wheel gearshift paddles. In this case, segments
1 will light up red.
Gearshift recommendation
The gearshift recommendation assists you in
adopting an economical driving style.
When gearshift recommendation
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on the instrument display, shift to the recom-
mended gear.
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The gearshift recommendation is active only if
you have enabled manual gearshifting
( page 190).
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Using kickdown
Maximum acceleration: depress the accelera-
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tor pedal beyond the point of resistance.
The automatic transmission will shift up to the
next gear when the maximum engine speed is
reached to protect the engine from overrevving.
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If you have activated manual gearshifting with
the button on the centre console, the trans-
mission will not react to the kickdown.
Glide mode function
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Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance: The
function is not available.
1 appears
With an anticipatory driving style, Glide mode
helps you to reduce fuel consumption.
Driving and parking 191
Glide mode is characterised by the following:
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 and GT 63 S 4MATIC+:
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The combustion engine is disconnected 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 instrument
R
display.
Glide mode is activated if the following conditions
are met:
ECO start/stop function is switched on.
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Drive program = is selected with the drive
R
setting "Moderate" or "Reduced".
The speed is within a suitable range.
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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+ and
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GT 53 4MATIC+: The state of charge of the
battery is sufficient.
You are no longer depressing the accelerator
R
or brake pedal.