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:
Back-Up Lamps
To replace this bulb:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate for more information.
2. Remove the two screws from the taillamp assembly.
3. Pull the taillamp assembly rearward until the ...
Restore system defaults
If you have made any changes to the system’s default settings, use this menu
to restore the original settings. ...
Starting the Engine
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in
any other position. To restart the engine wh ...






