The automatic transmission shifts up
tothe next
ge ar when the maximum engine speed is
re ached toprotect the engine from overrev ving. Glide mode function
Mercedes-AMG
vehicles: observeth e no tes in
th e Supplement. Otherwise, you may failto rec‐
ognise dangers.
Wi th an anticipatory driving style, Glide mode
helps youto reduce fuel consum ption.
Glide mode is characterised bythefo llowing:
R the combustion engine is disconnected from
th e driv etra in and the engine continues to
ru n in neutral.
R the transmission position his displa yed in
green in the multifunction displa y.Glide mode is activated if
thefo llowing condi‐
tions are me t:
R drive program ;is selected.
R the speed is within a suitable range.
R thero ad's course is suitable, e.g. no steep
uphill or downhill inclines or tight bends.
R there is no trailer coupled tothe trailer hitch,
and no bicycle rack fitted.
R you are no lon ger depressing the accelera tor
or brake pedal.
% Glide mode can also be activated if you ha ve
selected the "Eco" setting forth e drive in the
drive prog ram =.
Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the
conditions is no longer met. Glide mode can also be pr
evented bythefo llow‐
ing parame ters:
R incline
R downhill gradient
R temp erature
R height
R speed
R operating status of the engine
R traffic situation
% Glide mode can be ended bypressing the
ri ght-hand steering wheel gearshift paddle
(/ page 155). Problems with
the transmission Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
The transmission has a faulty gear
shift. The transmission is losing oil. Driving and parking
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