Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Changing gear - Automatic transmission - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-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:

    Instrument Panel
    A. Air Vents . B. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals . Windshield Wiper/Washer . C. Instrument Cluster . D. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Informa ...

    Precautions on cruise control
    ► If the cruise control system malfunctions, it will cancel automatically. The CRUISE indicator light on the meter panel will then blink to warn the driver. ► If the engine coolant ...

    Illuminates when the rear fog lamps are switched on.
    Illuminates when the rear fog lamps are switched on. ...