Mercedes-Benz B-Class Quiz
Driving and parking

Driving recommendations

In this manual: Driving and parking
Introduction — 16At a glance — 11Safety — 27Opening and closing — 33Seats, steering wheel and mirrors — 21Lighting and windshield wipers — 25Air conditioning — 27Driving and parking — 66On-board computer and displays — 35Storage and other — 21Maintenance and care — 10Flat tire assistance — 26Wheels and tires — 26Technical data — 22
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Accelerator pedal position

Your driving style affects the behavior of the automatic transmission:

  • Gentle acceleration: early upshifts
  • Strong acceleration: delayed upshifts

Kickdown

Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:

  • Press the accelerator pedal past the resistance point.

The automatic transmission engages a lower gear, provided the maximum permitted engine speed is not exceeded.

  • When you have reached the desired speed, ease off the accelerator pedal.

The automatic transmission upshifts again.

Towing a trailer

  • When going uphill, keep the engine at a medium speed.
  • Depending on the gradient, engage a lower gear, even if CRUISE CONTROL, DISTRONIC PLUS or SPEEDTRONIC is activated.

Test yourself

A quick Mercedes-Benz B-Class quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.