Changing gea
The automatic transmission shifts to the individual gears automatically when it is in transmission position D. This automatic gearshifting behavior is determined by:
- a shift range restriction, if selected
- the selected drive program
E/S or M (AMG vehicles)
- the position of the accelerator pedal
- the road speed
See also:
Activating/deactivating SPORT handling
mode
WARNING
The SPORT handling mode should not be
switched on during normal driving.
Switching on the SPORT handling mode will
result in the following:
- no restriction to the engine torque
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General notes
The HOLD function can assist the driver in the following situations:
• when pulling away, especially on steep slopes
• when maneuvering on steep slopes
• when waiting in traffic
The vehicle is kep ...