Driving tips
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration: ■ Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.
■ Ease off the accelerator pedal once the desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Rocking the vehicle free
Shifting the transmission repeatedly between gears D and R may help to free the vehicle if it has become stuck in slush or snow. The vehicle's engine management restricts repeated shifting between gears up to a maximum speed of 5 mph (9 km/h). To shift back and forth between transmission positions D and R, move the selector lever up and down beyond the pressure point.
Towing a trailer
■ Drive in the middle of the engine speed range on uphill gradients.
■ Shift down to shift range 3 or 2 depending on the uphill or downhill gradient, even if cruise control, cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated.
See also:
Correct driver's seat position
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
• adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
• fasten the seat belt
There is a risk ...
AMG menu in AMG vehicles
AMG displays
1 Digital speedometer
2 Gear indicator
3 Upshift indicator
4 Engine oil temperature
5 Coolant temperature
6 Status indicator (indicator not available in
USA/Canada)
■ Pres ...
Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options
Exterior lighting can be set using:
• the light switch
• the combination switch
• the on-board computer
Light switch
Operation
If you hear a warning tone when ...