Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Operator's Manual page 159

The driving speed
R
Notes on the double-clutch function
The double-clutch function is active when chang-
ing down in all drive programs. The double-clutch
function reduces load change reactions and sup-
ports sporty driving. The acoustic perception of
the double-clutch function changes depending on
the drive program.
Rocking the vehicle free
Rocking the vehicle free may help to free the vehi-
cle if it has become stuck in slush or snow.
To rock the vehicle free, move the DIRECT
SELECT lever upwards and downwards past the
point of resistance to switch between transmis-
sion positions h and k.
%
The maximum design speed for switching
between h and k is approx. 6 mph
(9 km/h).
Manual gearshifting
When the automatic transmission is shifted to
position h, you can manually shift it with the
steering wheel paddle shifter. If permitted, the
automatic transmission will shift to a higher or
lower gear depending on which steering wheel
paddle shifter is pulled.
You have two options for manually shifting the
automatic transmission:
Temporary setting
R
Permanent setting
R
The gears will shift automatically when manual
shifting is deactivated.
Temporary setting
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To activate: pull steering wheel paddle shifter
#
1 or 2.
Manual shifting will be activated for a short
time. The transmission position display will
show the current gear.
% How long manual shifting stays activated
depends on various factors.
Manual shifting can be deactivated automati-
cally in the following cases:
When the drive program is changed
R
When the vehicle is restarted
R
When transmission position h is engaged
R
again