Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Changing gear - Automatic transmission - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GL-Class: Changing gear

The automatic transmission shifts to the individual gears automatically when it is in transmission position D. This automatic gearshifting behavior is determined by:

a shift range restriction, if selected
the position of the accelerator pedal
the road speed

    Transmission positions
    Park position Do not shift the transmission into position P() unless the vehicle is stationary. The parking lock should not be used as a brake when parking. In addition to engaging the parking ...

    Driving tips
    Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration. ► Vehicles for USA: fully depress the accelerator pedal. The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed. ► ...

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    Setting a speed
    WARNING   Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has made the necessary adjustments. Increase or decrease the set vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing ro ...

    To erase all programing
    For first time programing, ensure that the engine is switched off: 1. Ensure that the ignition is on (but with the engine switched off). 2. Press and hold the two outer buttons on the transceiver in ...

    Vehicles with a "Minispare" emergencyspare wheel
    ► Lift the trunk floor up. 1 Alignment bolt 2 Towing eye 3 Lug wrench 4 Ratchet wrench 5 Velcro fastener 6 Jack 7 Wheel bolts 8 Folding wheel chock 9 Fuse allocation chart 10 Stowage ...