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:
Side and curtain air bags
The seat mounted side air bags are designed to protect the thorax region of the
torso and will deploy only in the event of a side impact and then, only on the side
of the impact.
The curtain air ...
LATCH lower anchor
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
for proper use and installation of child
restraints could result in serious injury or
death of a child or other passengers in a
sudde ...
Draining of coolant water
If the vehicle is to be left outside without
antifreeze, drain the cooling system, including
the engine block. Refill before
operating the vehicle. For details, see
“Engine cooling system” ...
