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Automatic transmission

Displaying engine data

% The prompt appears only if the previously

active settings deviate from the standard

settings.

Function off: the next time the vehicle is star‐

ted the A drive program is set automatically.

The ECO start/stop function is activated auto‐

matically.

% This function must be activated for each user

profile separately. Only when this function is

activated will the drive program and Eco

start/stop setting for the previous journey

be saved for the respective user profile.

Multimedia system:

DIRECT SELECT lever

4

5

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Info

Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever

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Select Engine.

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WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐

rect gearshifting

The engine data is displayed.

% The values for engine output and engine tor‐

que may deviate from the nominal values.

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.

Items that can influence this are, for exam‐

ple:

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Sea level

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If you engage the transmission position

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Fuel grade

h or k always depress the brake

pedal firmly and do not accelerate at

the same time.

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Outside temperature

Displaying vehicle data

Multimedia system:

Calling up fuel consumption indicator

4

5

©

Info

Multimedia system:

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Select Vehicle.

4

5

©

Info

The vehicle data is displayed.

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Select Consumption.

The current and average fuel consumption is

displayed.

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i

h

Neutral

Drive position

#

Keep the vehicle key out of reach of

children.

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WARNING Risk of accident and injury

due to children left unattended in the

vehicle

Engaging reverse gear R

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Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to shift the trans‐

mission position. The current transmission posi‐

tion is displayed in the multifunction display.

If children are left unattended in the vehicle,

they could:

Depress the brake pedal and push the

DIRECT SELECT lever upwards past the first

point of resistance.

The transmission position display shows k

in the multifunction display.

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Open doors, thereby endangering other

persons or road users.

Get out and be struck by oncoming traf‐

fic.

Operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example.

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Engaging neutral N

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Depress the brake pedal and push the

DIRECT SELECT lever up or down to the first

point of resistance.

The transmission position display shows i

in the multifunction display.

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In addition, the children could also set the

vehicle in motion, for example by:

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Releasing the parking brake.

Changing the transmission position.

Starting the vehicle.

Subsequently releasing the brake pedal will

allow you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push

it or tow it away.

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Proceed as follows if you want the automatic

transmission to remain in neutral i even if

the ignition is switched off:

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Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

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When leaving the vehicle, always take

the key with you and lock the vehicle.

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j

Start the vehicle.

Park position

k

Reverse gear

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Depress the brake pedal and engage neutral

The position of the accelerator pedal

The driving speed

Park position j is engaged automatically if one

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of the following conditions is met:

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Release the brake pedal.

Switch the ignition off.

You switch off the ignition when the vehicle

is stationary and the transmission is in posi‐

Manual gearshifting

tion h or k.

% If you then exit the vehicle leaving the

SmartKey in the vehicle, the automatic trans‐

mission remains in neutral i.

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You open the driver's door when the vehicle

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WARNING Risk of skidding and of an

accident due to shifting down on slippery

road surfaces

is stationary or when driving at a very low

speed and the transmission is in position h

or k.

Engaging park position P

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If you shift down on slippery road surfaces to

increase the engine braking effect, the drive

wheels may lose traction.

Observe the notes on parking the vehicle

(/ page 174).

Depress the brake pedal until the vehicle is

stationary.

When the vehicle is stationary, press button

j.

Park position is only engaged when the

transmission position display j is shown in

the multifunction display. If no transmission

position display j appears, secure the vehi‐

cle to prevent it from rolling away.

% To maneuver with an open driver's door,

open the driver's door while stationary and

engage transmission position h or k

again.

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Do not shift down on slippery road sur‐

faces to increase the engine braking

effect.

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Engaging drive position D

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Depress the brake pedal and push the

DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first

point of resistance.

The transmission position display shows h

in the multifunction display.

When the automatic transmission is in transmis‐

sion position h, it shifts the gears automati‐

cally. This depends on the following factors:

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The selected drive program

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Permanent setting

Temporary setting

Gearshifting

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To activate: pull steering wheel gearshift

paddle 1 or 2.

To shift up: pull steering wheel gearshift

paddle 2.

Manual gearshifting is activated for a short

time. Transmission position p and the cur‐

rent gear appear in the multifunction display.

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To shift down: pull steering wheel gearshift

paddle 1.

Plug-in hybrid: observe the notes in the Supple‐

ment. Otherwise, you may fail to recognize dan‐

gers.

Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in

the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐

ognize dangers.

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To deactivate: pull steering wheel gearshift

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To activate/deactivate: press button 1.

paddle 2 and hold it in place.

The transmission position h appears in the

multifunction display.

Manual gearshifting is activated: transmis‐

sion position p and the current gear appear

in the multifunction display.

% To permanently shift the gears manually in

drive program = using the steering wheel

gearshift paddles, select the p (manual)

setting for the transmission.

Manual gearshifting is deactivated: transmis‐

sion position h appears in the multifunction

display.

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Gearshift recommendation

Using kickdown

Glide mode is activated if the following condi‐

tions are met:

Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in

the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐

ognize dangers.

The gearshift recommendation assists you in

adopting an economical driving style.

Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in

the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐

ognize dangers.

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Drive program ; is selected.

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The speed is within a suitable range.

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

uphill or downhill inclines or tight bends.

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Maximum acceleration: depress the accel‐

erator pedal beyond the pressure point.

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There is no trailer coupled to the trailer hitch,

and no bicycle rack installed.

You do not depress the accelerator or brake

pedal (except for light brake applications).

The automatic transmission shifts up to the next

gear when the maximum engine speed is

reached to protect the engine from overrevving.

Glide mode function

% Glide mode can also be activated if you have

selected the "Eco" setting for the drive in the

drive program =.

Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the

conditions is no longer met.

Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in

the Supplement. Otherwise, you may not recog‐

nize dangers.

With an anticipatory driving style, glide mode

helps you to reduce fuel consumption.

Glide mode can also be prevented by the follow‐

ing parameters:

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If gearshift recommendation message 1 is

shown on the multifunction display, shift to

the recommended gear.

Glide mode is characterized by the following:

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Incline

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The combustion engine is disconnected from

the drivetrain and continues to run in neutral.

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Downhill gradient

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Temperature

Height

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The transmission position h is displayed in

green in the multifunction display.

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Speed

Refueling

Refueling the vehicle

If you or other people come into contact with

fuel, observe the following:

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Operating status of the engine

Traffic situation

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Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with

soap and water.

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WARNING Risk of fire or explosion from

fuel

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If fuel comes into contact with your

Function of 4MATIC

Fuels are highly flammable.

eyes, immediately rinse them thor‐

oughly with clean water. Seek medical

attention immediately.

4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are driven

when needed. Together with ESP^®and 4ETS,

4MATIC improves the traction of your vehicle

whenever a driven wheel spins due to insuffi‐

cient traction.

If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can

neither reduce the risk of an accident nor over‐

ride the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot take

account of road, weather and traffic conditions.

4MATIC is only an aid. You are responsible espe‐

cially for maintaining a safe distance from the

vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in

good time and for staying in lane.

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Fire, open flames, smoking and creation

of sparks must be avoided.

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If you swallow fuel, seek medical atten‐

#

Switch off the ignition and, if available,

tion immediately. Do not induce vomit‐

ing.

the stationary heater, before and while

refueling the vehicle.

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Change immediately out of clothing that

has come into contact with fuel.

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WARNING Risk of injury from fuels

Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your

health.

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WARNING Risk of fire and explosion due

to electrostatic charge

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Do not swallow fuel or let it come into

contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

Electrostatic charge can create sparks and

thereby ignite fuel vapors.

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Do not inhale fuel vapor.

% In wintry road conditions, the maximum

effect of 4MATIC can be achieved only if you

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

chains if necessary.

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Keep children away from fuel.

Keep doors and windows closed during

the refueling process.

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