Mercedes-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.
► ...
See also:
Rear-facing child restraint installation using LATCH
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the
“Child safety” and “Child restraints” sections
before installing a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing
child restrain ...
Booster seats
In a situation where a child is too large to fit into a child safety seat but
is still too small to safely use just the three point belt, a booster seat is recommended
for maximum safety. Follow t ...
Express-Down/Up Windows
Windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and lowered all
the way without holding the switch.
Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activate the express feature.
Th ...






