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.
► ...
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Older Children
Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle safety
belts.
The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight
and height limitations fo ...
Interactive controls
A number of vehicle features and display settings may be configured via the instrument
panel menu.
To display and navigate through the instrument panel menu, operate the menu control
on the ste ...
Stopping and Resuming Playback
To stop playing a DVD without turning off the system, do one of the following:
► Press on the remote control.
► Press the softkey under the stop or the play/pause icons displayed on t ...






