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

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    Lights
    Switching the daytime running lamps on/ off This function is not available in Canada. If you have activated the Day Lights function and the light switch is in the or position, the daytime r ...

    Closing
    Replace the fuel filler cap and turn it clockwise. The fuel filler cap audibly engages. Close the fuel filler flap. If you drive with the fuel filler cap open, the reserve fuel warning lamp ...

    Driving with summer tires
    At temperatures below 45 ‡ (+7 †), the elasticity of summer tires and therefore also traction and braking capability are reduced considerably — equip your vehicle with M+S tires. Using summer tire ...