Upshifting
Vehicles with the dynamic
handling
package: if the maximum engine speed for
the shift range is reached and you continue
to accelerate, the automatic transmission
shifts up, except when manual drive
program M is selected.
Briefly press the selector lever
to the right towards D+.
or
Pull the right-hand steering wheel
paddle shifter.
The automatic transmission shifts up to the next gear.
Vehicles with AMG engines
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.
Before the engine speed reaches the red area, an upshift indicator appears in the multifunction display.

1 Gear indicator
2 Upshift indicator
See also:
Calling up a stored parking position
setting
- Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
- Adjust the exterior mirror on the frontpassenger
side with the corresponding
button.
- Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on th ...
Brow of hill
When driving up an uphill gradient, slightly
reduce pressure on the accelerator
immediately before reaching the brow of the
hill. Use the vehicle's own impetus to drive
over the top of the hill.
...
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
WARNING
Observe "Important safety notes"
Traction control is part of ESP®.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels
individually if they spin. This enables you to
pull away and ac ...
