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The automatic transmission shi s up to the next
gear when the maximum engine speed is reached
to protect the engine from overrevving.
Glide mode function
Glide mode function
With an anticipatory driving style, Glide mode
helps you to reduce fuel consumption.
Glide mode is characterised by the following:
Mercedes-
Mer
cedes-AMG SL 55 and SL 63 4MA
AMG SL 55 and SL 63 4MATIC+:
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The combustion engine is disconnected from
the drivetrain and the vehicle continues to roll.
Mer
Mercedes-
cedes-AMG SL 43:
AMG SL 43: The combustion
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engine is switched o . All of the vehicle func-
tions remain active.
The J symbol appears in the instrument
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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
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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
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uphill or downhill inclines or tight bends.
Mer
Mercedes-
cedes-AMG SL 43:
AMG SL 43: The state of charge of
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the battery is su cient.
You are no longer depressing the accelerator
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or brake pedal.
Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the con-
ditions is no longer met.
TIC+:
F F unction of t
unction of the 4MA
he 4MATIC
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are driven.
Together with ESP
®
the traction of your vehicle whenever a driven
wheel spins due to insu cient traction.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can
neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override
the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot take account
of road, weather and tra c conditions. 4MATIC is
only an aid. You are responsible especially for
maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time
and for staying in lane.
TIC
and 4ETS, 4MATIC improves
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%
In wintry road conditions, the maximum e ect
of 4MATIC can be achieved only if you use
winter tyres (M+S tyres), with snow chains if
necessary.
R R efuelling
efuelling
R R efuelling t
efuelling the v
he vehicle
ehicle
& W W ARNING
ARNING Risk of re or explosion from
fuel
Fuels are highly ammable.
Fire, naked ames, smoking and creating
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sparks must be avoided.
Before refuelling, switch o the vehicle
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and, if tted, the stationary heater and
keep switched o during lling.
& W W ARNING
ARNING Risk of injury from fuels
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your
health.
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into
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contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
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