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:
Difference between predicted and actual distances
The distance guide line and the vehicle
width guide line on the front and the
rearview should be used as a reference
only when the vehicle is on a level, paved
surface. The distance viewed on ...
Horn
To sound the horn, push the center pad
area of the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the supplemental
front air bag system. Tam ...
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air
and inside air when in recirculation mode.
To find out what type of replacement filter to use, see Maintenance Replace ...
