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prompt appears asking if the function should

remain deactivated.

The prompt appears only if the previously

active settings deviate from the standard set-

tings.

Function o: the next time the vehicle is started

the A drive program is set automatically. The

ECO start/stop function is activated automati-

cally.

Displaying vehicle data

Multimedia system:

Info

Select Vehicle.

The vehicle data is displayed.

Displaying engine data

Multimedia system:

Info

Select Engine.

The engine data is displayed.

The actual maximum values that can be ach-

ieved for engine output and engine torque

may deviate from the certied values within

the country-specic guidelines for permissible

tolerances (basis: UN-ECE No. 85 or country-

specic guidelines).

Variables that can inuence this are, for

example:

Sea level

Fuel quality

Outside temperature

Operating temperature of the engine

Adjust your driving style accordingly.

The p warning lamp in the driver's display

is on until the engine has reached operating

temperature.

The values displayed serve only as orienta-

tion. The values for engine output and engine

torque shown in the media display may devi-

ate from the actual values.

The p warning lamp to show the power

output limitation aer starting the vehicle is

not available in all vehicle models.

Calling up the fuel consumption indicator

Multimedia system:

Info

Select Consumption.

The current and average fuel consumption will

be displayed.

Automatic transmission

DIRECT SELECT lever

▌Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever

WARNING Risk of accident due to incor-

rect gearshiing

If the engine speed is higher than the idle

speed and you engage the transmission posi-

tion h or k, the vehicle may accelerate

sharply.

If you engage the transmission position

h or k when the vehicle is at a stand-

still, always depress the brake pedal

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rmly and do not accelerate at the same

time.

WARNING Risk of accident and injury due

to children le unattended in the vehicle

If you leave children unattended in the vehicle,

they could, in particular:

open doors, thereby endangering other

persons or road users.

get out and be struck by oncoming trac.

operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example.

In addition, the children could also set the

vehicle in motion by, for example:

releasing the parking brake.

changing the gearbox position.

starting the vehicle.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

Keep the key out of reach of children.

Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch the trans-

mission position. The current transmission posi-

tion will be shown on the driver's display.

Park position

Reverse gear

Neutral

Drive position

▌Engaging reverse gear R

Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT

SELECT lever upwards past the rst point of

resistance.

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▌Engaging neutral N

Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT

SELECT lever up or down to the rst point of

resistance.

To shi into neutral i with the vehicle

switched on, push the selector lever up or

down for several seconds to the rst point of

resistance.

Subsequently releasing the brake pedal will allow

you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push it or

tow it away.

Proceed as follows if you want the automatic

transmission to remain in neutral i, even if the

vehicle is switched o or the driver's door is

opened:

Depress the brake pedal and engage neutral

i when the vehicle is at a standstill.

Release the brake pedal.

Switch o the vehicle.

The

Risk of Vehicle Rolling Away N Activated

Manually No Automatic Change to P message

appears in the driver's display.

If you then exit the vehicle leaving the key in

the vehicle, the automatic transmission

remains in neutral i.

The park position j is automatically re-engaged

as soon as one of the following conditions is met:

You switch to transmission position h or k.

You press the button j.

▌Engaging park position P

NOTE Damage due to engaging park posi-

tion j while the vehicle is rolling

If you shi the transmission into park position

j while the vehicle is rolling, the transmis-

sion may be damaged.

If the vehicle is rolling, do not open a

door.

Only engage park position j when the

vehicle is stationary.

Observe the notes on parking the vehicle

(/ page 158).

Depress the brake pedal until the vehicle

comes to a standstill.

When the vehicle is stationary, press button

When the transmission position display shows

j, the park position is engaged. If the trans-

mission position display j is not shown,

apply the parking brake and secure the vehicle

to prevent it from rolling away.

Depending on the situation, it may take a

short time until j is engaged. Therefore,

always pay attention to the transmission posi-

tion display.

Park position j will be engaged automatically if

one of the following conditions is met:

You switch the stationary vehicle o in trans-

mission position h or k.

You open the driver's door when the vehicle is

stationary in transmission position h or k.

When the vehicle is rolling, you switch if o in

transmission position h or k and bring it to

a standstill.

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When the vehicle is rolling, you shi to trans-

mission position i, bring the vehicle to a

standstill and open the driver's door when the

vehicle is stationary.

Engaging park position j automatically is

required by the vehicle.

To maneuver with an open driver's door, open

the driver's door while the vehicle is station-

ary and engage transmission position h or

k again.

At very low outside temperatures below

approximately -4 °F (-20 °C), it may not be

possible to shi the transmission from j to

another transmission position when the vehi-

cle is switched o. If this is the case, change

the transmission position only while the vehi-

cle is switched on.

▌Engaging drive position D

Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT

SELECT lever down past the rst point of

resistance.

When the automatic transmission is in transmis-

sion position h, it will shi gears automatically.

This depends, among other things, on the follow-

ing factors:

The selected drive program

The position of the accelerator pedal

The driving speed

Problems with the transmission

The transmission has a faulty gear shi

Possible cause:

the transmission is losing oil.

Have the transmission checked at a qualied

specialist workshop immediately.

The acceleration characteristics worsen, and the

transmission no longer shis.

Possible cause:

the transmission is in emergency operation

mode.

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon

as possible, paying attention to road and traf-

c conditions.

Shi the transmission to position j.

Switch o the vehicle.

Wait at least ten seconds.

Start the vehicle again.

Shi the transmission to position h.

Have the transmission checked at a qualied

specialist workshop immediately.

Manual gearshiing

NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles

Observe the notes in the Supplement.

You could otherwise fail to recognize

dangers.

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When the automatic transmission is shied to

position h, you can manually shi it with the

steering wheel paddle shier. If permitted, the

automatic transmission will shi to a higher or

lower gear depending on which steering wheel

paddle shier is pulled.

You have two options for manually shiing the

automatic transmission:

temporary setting

permanent setting

The gears will shi automatically when manual

shiing is deactivated.

Temporary setting:

To activate: pull steering wheel paddle shier

1 or 2.

Manual shiing will be activated for a short

time. The transmission position display will

show p and the current gear.

How long manual shiing stays activated

depends on various factors.

Manual shiing can be deactivated automati-

cally in the following cases:

When the drive program is changed

When the vehicle is restarted

When transmission position h is engaged

again

Driving style

To shi up: pull steering wheel paddle shier

To shi down: pull steering wheel paddle

shier 1.

If you pull and hold steering wheel paddle

shier

1, the transmission will shi to the

lowest possible gear.

To deactivate: pull steering wheel paddle

shier 2 and hold it in place.

The transmission position display will show

You can also activate or deactivate manual

shiing permanently in the multimedia sys-

tem.

Permanently activating or deactivating manual

gearshiing

Multimedia system:

Settings

Vehicle

Driving

Permanently switch the function on or o.

Gearshi recommendation

The gearshi recommendation assists you in

adopting an economical driving style.

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If gearshi recommendation 1 appears next

to the transmission position display, shi to

the recommended gear.

Using kickdown

Maximum acceleration: depress the accelera-

tor pedal beyond the point of resistance.

To protect against engine overrev, the automatic

transmission will shi up to the next gear when

maximum engine speed has been reached.

Glide mode function

NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles

Observe the notes in the Supplement.

You could otherwise fail to recognize

dangers.

With an anticipatory driving style, Glide mode

helps you to reduce fuel consumption.

Glide mode is characterized by the following:

The combustion engine is disconnected from

the drivetrain and continues to idle in neutral.

Transmission position display h is shown in

green.

Vehicles with 48 V on-board electrical system:

the combustion engine is switched o

depending on the driving situation. All of the

vehicle functions remain active.

Glide mode is activated if the following conditions

are met:

Drive program ; is selected.

The speed is within a suitable range.

The road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep

uphill or downhill inclines or tight bends.

The state of charge of the battery is sucient.

You do not depress the accelerator or brake

pedal (except for light brake applications).

Glide mode can also be activated if you have

selected the "Eco" setting for the drive system

in drive program =.

Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the con-

ditions is no longer met.

Vehicles with Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC:

when Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is active,

the glide mode function is not available.

Glide mode can also be prevented by the following

parameters:

Incline

Downhill gradient

Temperature

Height

Speed

Operating condition of the engine

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Road and trac conditions

You can end Glide mode by operating a steer-

ing wheel paddle shier (/ page 153).

Function of the 4MATIC

4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are driven.

Together with ESP

and 4ETS, 4MATIC improves

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.

In wintry driving conditions, the maximum

eect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if you

use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow chains

if necessary.

Refueling

Refueling the vehicle

WARNING Risk of re or explosion from

fuel

Fuels are highly ammable.

Fire, open ames, smoking and creating

sparks must be avoided.

Before refueling, switch o the vehicle

and, if installed, the stationary heater,

and leave them switched o during refu-

eling.

WARNING Risk of injury from fuels

Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your

health.

Do not swallow fuel or let it come into

contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

Do not inhale fuel vapor.

Keep children away from fuel.

Keep doors and windows closed during

the refueling process.

If you or other people come into contact with

fuel, observe the following:

Immediately rinse fuel o your skin with

soap and water.

If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,

immediately rinse them thoroughly with

clean water. Seek medical attention

immediately.

If you swallow fuel, seek medical atten-

tion immediately. Do not induce vomit-

ing.

Change immediately out of clothing that

has come into contact with fuel.

WARNING Risk of re and explosion due

to electrostatic charge

Electrostatic charge can ignite fuel vapor.

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