AMG vehicles
When shifting down, the double-clutch func-
tion is active regardless of the currently selec-
ted drive program. The double-clutch function
reduces load change reactions and is condu-
cive to a sporty driving style. The sound gen-
erated by the double-clutch function depends
on the drive program selected.
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:
X
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to a
lower gear depending on the engine speed.
X
Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Rocking the vehicle free
Rocking the vehicle free by shifting back and
forth between transmission positions D and R
can help to free a vehicle that has become
stuck in mud or snow. The vehicle's engine
management restricts switching between
transmission positions D and R to speeds up
to a maximum of 5 mph (9 km/h). To shift
back and forth between transmission posi-
tions D and R, move the DIRECT SELECT lever
up and down past the point of resistance.
Program selector button
General notes
All vehicles (except AMG vehicles and vehicles with
the Sports package AMG)
X
Press program selector button
:
repeat-
edly until the letter for the desired drive
program appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
Vehicles with the AMG Sports package
X
Press program selector button
:
repeat-
edly until the letter for the desired drive
program appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
The program selector button allows you to
choose between different driving character-
istics.
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Further information about permanent
drive program M (
Y
page 165).
As well as this permanent drive program M,
you can also activate temporary drive pro-
gram M (
Y
page 164).
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