Upshifting
In manual drive program M, the automatic
transmission does not shift up
automatically even when the engine
limiting speed for the current gear is
reached. When the engine limiting speed is
reached, the fuel supply is cut to prevent
the engine from overrevving. Always make
sure that the engine speed does not reach
the red area of the tachometer. There is
otherwise a risk of engine damage.
Pull the right-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter.
The automatic transmission shifts up to the next gear.
Before the engine speed reaches the red area, an upshift indicator appears in the multifunction display.

1 Gear indicator
2 Upshift indicator
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PRE-SAFE® Brake
PRE-SAFE® Brake is only available in vehicles
with DISTRONIC PLUS.
Observe the "Important safety
notes"
section.
PRE-SAFE® Brake can help you to minimize
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Driving systems
The red distance
warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in
motion. A warning tone
also sounds.
Risk of accident
The warning is issued if you approach a stationary vehicle or a
veh ...
Slippery road surfaces
WARNING
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point ...
