Changing gea
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 M (AMG vehicles)
- the position of the accelerator pedal
- the road speed
See also:
Setting climate control to automatic
WARNING
If you switch off the cooling function, the vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and ...
DISTRONIC displays in thespeedometer
When DISTRONIC is activated, one or
two segments in the set speed range light up.
For design reasons, the speed displayed
in the speedometer may differ slightly from
the speed set for DISTRON ...
Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning
If water has accumulated to a certain depth
on the road surface, there is a danger of
hydroplaning occurring, even if:
• you drive at low speeds.
• the tires have adequate tread de ...