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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
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.
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Further information about permanent
drive program M (
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page 155).
As well as this permanent drive program M,
you can also activate temporary drive pro-
gram M (
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page 154).
In 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
Only change from automatic drive program E
or S to manual drive program M when the
vehicle is stationary.
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When the engine is started, the automatic
transmission always switches to automatic
drive program E (drive program C in AMG
vehicles).
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AMG vehicles: when in drive program C
and with a small load demand, the engine
will automatically only operate with 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 programs S and M, so
that the engine will operate with all eight
cylinders.
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For further information on the automatic
drive program, see (
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page 154).
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