Program selector button
General notes
■ Briefly press program selector button 1.
The letter M appears in the multifunction display. The manual drive program M is activated.
Program selector button on AMG vehicles
■ Press program selector button 1 repeatedly until the letter for the desired gearshift program appears in the multifunction display.
The program selector button allows you to choose between different driving characteristics.
AMG vehicles
: the automatic transmission switches to automatic drive program C each time the engine is started.
Drive program M is not saved after the engine has been switched off. If required, you must select the drive program again after starting the engine.
Drive programs on AMG vehicles
For further information on the automatic drive program, see .
Steering wheel paddle shifters
In the automatic drive program, you can restrict or derestrict the shift range by using steering wheel paddle shifters 1 and 2 .
In the manual drive program you can change gears manually using steering wheel paddle shifters 1 and 2 .
You can only change gear with the steering wheel paddle shifters when the transmission is in position D.
See also:
Tailgate emergency release
Important safety notes
The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
Tailgate opening dimensions& ...
Panic alarm
■ To activate: press button 1: for at
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
■ To deactivate: press button 1:
again.
or
■ Insert the SmartKey ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
The vehicle is braked when the HOLD function
or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. Therefore,
deactivate HOLD and DISTRONIC PLUS if the
vehicle is to be towed.
The vehicle can be towed a maximu ...