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112 Driving and parking
To shift up: pull steering wheel gearshift
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paddle 2.
To shift down: pull steering wheel gearshift
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paddle 1.
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.
If gearshift recommendation message
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shown on the multifunction display, shift to
the recommended gear.
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Gearshift recommendation is active only if
you have activated manual gearshifting with
the button on the center console.
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Using kickdown
Maximum acceleration: depress the accel‐
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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.
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If you have activated manual gearshifting
with the button in the center 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.
Glide mode is characterized by the following:
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The combustion engine is disconnected from
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the drivetrain and the vehicle continues to
roll.
The J symbol appears in the multifunc‐
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tion display.
Glide mode is activated if the following condi‐
tions are met:
The ECO start/stop function is switched on.
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Drive program = is selected with the
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drive 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 curves.
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