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:
Cruise control lever
1 To activate or increase speed
2 To activate or reduce speed
3 To deactivate cruise control
4 To activate at the current speed/last
stored speed
When you activate cruise control, the stored
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Deactivating the HOLD function
The HOLD function is deactivated automatically if:
• you accelerate and the transmission is in position D or R.
• you shift the transmission to position P.
• you apply the brakes again with a ...
Important safety notes
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the
vehicle w ...
