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:
Steering wheel paddle shifters
1. Left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
2. Right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
You can restrict or derestrict the shift range
by using the steering wheel paddle shifters.
You can cha ...
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off
The steering-wheel heating heats the leather
areas of the steering wheel.
► Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position
2 in the ignition lock.
► To switch on/off: ...
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system
General notes
AMG adaptive sport suspension system is
available for the E 63 AMG model. ...
