Double-clutch function
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.
Program selector button
General notes
Example: program selector button
The program selector button allows you to
choose between different driving character-
istics.
X
Press program selector button : repeat-
edly until the letter for the desired drive
program appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
On Mercedes-AMG vehicles, drive program E
is called drive program C.
E Economy
C Controlled
Efficiency
Comfortable, economical
driving
S Sport Sporty driving style
M Manual Manual gear shifting
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The automatic transmission switches to
automatic drive program E (drive program
C in Mercedes-AMG vehicles).
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Mercedes-AMG vehicles: when in drive
program C and under low load, the engine
operates on just four cylinders. This is the
case in city traffic or on a country road, for
example. This reduces fuel consumption.
Cylinder shut-off is inactive in drive pro-
grams S and M, so that the engine will
operate with all eight cylinders.
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Further information about permanent
drive program M (
Y page 155).
As well as this permanent drive program M,
you can also activate temporary drive pro-
gram M (
Y page 153).
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For further information on the automatic
drive program, see (
Y page 153).
Steering wheel paddle shifters
:
Left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
;
Right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
In the manual drive program, you can change
gear using the steering wheel paddle shifters
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Automatic transmission
Driving and parking
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