Driving and parking -> Function of 4MATIC for Your Mercedes C Class 4 Door 2023

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To protect against engine overrev, the automatic  
transmission will shiꢀ up to the next gear when  
maximum engine speed has been reached.  
You do not depress the accelerator or brake  
pedal (except for light brake applications).  
When you drive in Glide mode, the J symbol  
will appear on the driver's display and the com-  
bustion engine will be switched off. All the vehicle  
functions will remain active.  
Glide mode will be activated if the following condi-  
tions are met:  
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Glide mode can also be activated if you have  
selected the "Eco" setting for the drive in the  
drive program =.  
Glide mode function  
Glide mode will be deactivated again if one of the  
conditions is no longer met.  
Glide mode can also be prevented by the following  
parameters:  
With an anticipatory driving style, Glide mode  
helps you to reduce fuel consumption.  
Glide mode is characterised by the following:  
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The ECO start/stop function is switched on.  
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The = drive program is selected with the  
"Moderate" or "Reduced" drive setting.  
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The combustion engine is disconnected from  
the drivetrain and continues to run in neutral.  
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The speed is within a suitable range.  
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Incline  
Downhill gradient  
Temperature  
Height  
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The road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep  
gradients or tight bends.  
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The transmission position display h is shown  
in green.  
The combustion engine can be switched off.  
All of the vehicle functions remain active.  
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The state of charge of the battery is sufficient.  
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You are no longer depressing the accelerator  
or brake pedal.  
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speed  
Glide mode will be activated if the following condi-  
tions are met:  
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Operating status of the engine  
Traffic situation  
Glide mode will be deactivated again if one of the  
conditions is no longer met.  
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Drive program ; is selected.  
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The speed is within a suitable range.  
The road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep  
uphill or downhill gradients or tight bends.  
There is no trailer hitched up to the trailer  
hitch, and no bicycle rack fitted.  
Function of glide mode (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)  
Function of 4MATIC  
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are driven.  
Together with ESP® and 4ETS, 4MATIC improves  
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With an anticipatory driving style, Glide mode  
helps you to reduce fuel consumption.  
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the traction of your vehicle whenever a driven  
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Fire, naked flames, smoking and creating  
clean water. Seek medical attention  
immediately.  
If you swallow fuel, seek medical atten-  
tion immediately. Do not induce vomit-  
ing.  
wheel spins due to insufficient traction.  
sparks must be avoided.  
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can  
neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override  
the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot take account  
of road, weather and traffic conditions. 4MATIC is  
only an aid. You are responsible especially for  
maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in  
front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time  
and for staying in lane.  
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Before refuelling, switch off the vehicle  
and, if fitted, the stationary heater and  
keep switched off during filling.  
Change immediately out of clothing that  
has come into contact with fuel.  
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WARNING Risk of injury from fuels  
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your  
health.  
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WARNING Risk of fire and explosion due  
to electrostatic charge  
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In wintry road conditions, the maximum effect  
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into  
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.  
Do not inhale fuel vapour.  
Keep children away from fuel.  
Keep doors and windows closed during  
the refuelling process.  
of 4MATIC can be achieved only if you use  
winter tyres (M+S tyres), with snow chains if  
necessary.  
Electrostatic charge can ignite fuel vapour.  
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Before you open the fuel filler cap or  
take hold of the pump nozzle, touch the  
metallic vehicle body.  
To avoid creating another electrostatic  
charge, do not get into the vehicle again  
during the refuelling process.  
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Refuelling  
Refuelling the vehicle  
If you or other people come into contact with  
fuel, observe the following:  
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WARNING Risk of fire or explosion from  
fuel  
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WARNING Risk of fire from fuel mixture  
Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with  
soap and water.  
If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,  
immediately rinse them thoroughly with  
Vehicles with a diesel engine:  
Fuels are highly flammable.  
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