Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2023 Manual page 16

Driving and parking
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% If the display button does not show the sym-
bol, then it is hidden. How functions are dis-
played and the order in which they are dis-
played can be set in the multimedia system
( page 8).
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To activate/deactivate: press the correspond-
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ing button 2.
The symbol indicates the currently selected
transmission position:
d M (red): manual gearshifting
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d D (blue): automatic transmission
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Shifting up and down
* NOTE Damage to the engine due to shift-
ing up too late
The automatic transmission does not shift up
in manual mode even when the engine's limit-
ing speed is reached.
The fuel supply is interrupted in order to pre-
vent the engine from overrevving.
Shift up before the engine speed reaches
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the red area in the tachometer.
To shift up: pull steering wheel paddle shifter
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2.
To shift down: pull steering wheel paddle
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shifter 1.
If the engine speed is too high or too low, you will
not be able to change gear using the steering
wheel paddle shifters. In this case, segments
will light up red.
Permanently activating or deactivating manual
gearshifting
Multimedia system:
© Settings Vehicle
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Permanently switch the function on or off.
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Function of glide mode (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
With an anticipatory driving style, Glide mode
helps you to reduce fuel consumption. When driv-
ing in Glide mode, the J symbol will appear on
the driver's display.
Glide mode is activated if the following conditions
are met:
The ECO start/stop function is switched on.
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Drive program = is selected with the drive
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setting "Moderate" or "Reduced".
The speed is within a suitable range.
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