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
See also:
SmartKey
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
Solutions
You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.
– Use the correct SmartKey.
The Sma ...
Working on the vehicle
WARNING
When working on the vehicle, engage the
electronic parking brake and shift the
automatic transmission into park position P.
Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which
could result ...
Cockpit
Cruise control lever
Instrument cluster
Horn
PARKTRONIC warning display
Overhead control panel
Operates the climate control system
Ignition lock
Start/Stop button
Adjusts the stee ...
