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To shift up: pull steering wheel gearshift
paddle 2.
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To shift down: pull steering wheel gearshift
paddle 1.
If the engine speed is too high or too low, you
cannot change gear using the steering wheel
gearshift paddles. In this case, segments 1
light up red.
Gearshift recommendation
The gearshift recommendation assists you in
adopting an economical driving style.
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If gearshift recommendation message 1 is
shown on the multifunction display, shift to
the recommended gear.
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Gearshift recommendation is active only if
you have activated manual gearshifting with
the button on the center console.
Using kickdown
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Maximum acceleration: depress the accel‐
erator pedal beyond the pressure point.
During kickdown, you cannot change gears using
the steering wheel gearshift paddles. The auto‐
matic transmission shifts up to the next gear
when the maximum engine speed is reached to
protect the engine from overrevving.
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If you have activated manual gearshifting
with the button in the center console, the
transmission does not react to the kick‐
down.
Glide mode function
With an anticipatory driving style, glide mode
helps you to reduce fuel consumption.
Glide mode is characterized by the following:
R
The combustion engine is switched off. All of
the vehicle functions remain active.
R
The J symbol will appear on the multi‐
function display.
Glide mode is activated if the following condi‐
tions are met:
R
The ECO start/stop function is activated.
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Mercedes-AMG E 53 4MATIC+: Drive pro‐
gram = is selected with the drive setting
"Moderate" or "Reduced".
Driving and parking
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