Mercedes-Benz E-Wagon 2015 - Manual (Page 171)

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)
X
Press program selector button : repeat-
edly until the letter for the desired gearshift
program appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
The program selector button allows you to
choose between different driving character-
istics.
E Economy Comfortable, economical
driving
S Sport Sporty driving style
i For further information on the automatic
drive program, see (
Y
page 170).
i The automatic transmission shifts to
automatic drive program E each time the
engine is started.
AMG vehicles
Drive program selector with manual drive program
Automatic transmission
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