Changing gear

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, for AMG vehicles, C/S/M
• the position of the accelerator pedal
• the road speed

    See also:

    Load index
    Tire data is vehicle-specific and may deviate from the data in the example. In addition to the load bearing index, load index 1 may be imprinted after the letters that identify speed index 6 ...

    Derestricting the shift range
    - Pull the right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter. The shift range is derestricted. ...

    Driving tips
    Observe the information on ESP® trailer stabilization (Y page 64) and on pulling away with a trailer. The maximum permissible speed for vehicle/ trailer combinations depends on the type of ...