Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 2014 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 159)

i If the engine exceeds the maximum
engine speed when shifting down, the
automatic transmission protects against
engine damage by not shifting down.
i Automatic down shifting occurs when
coasting.
Shift recommendation
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The
recommended gear is shown in the
multifunction display.
X
Shift to recommended gear ; according
to gearshift recommendation : when
shown in the multifunction display of the
instrument cluster.
Deactivating
If you have activated manual drive program
M, it will remain active for a certain amount
of time. Under certain conditions the
minimum amount of time is extended, e.g. in
the case of lateral acceleration, during an
overrun phase or when driving on steep
terrain.
If manual drive program M has been
deactivated, the automatic transmission
shifts into the automatic drive program that
was last selected, i.e. E or S.
You can also deactivate manual drive
program M yourself:
X
Pull on the right-hand steering wheel
paddle shifter and hold it in place
(
Y
page 156).
or
X Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch the
transmission position.
or
X Use the program selector button to change
the drive program (
Y
page 155).
Manual drive program M is deactivated.
The automatic transmission switches into
the automatic drive program that was last
selected, i.e. E or S.
Automatic transmission
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Driving
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