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:
Automatic Operation, If Equipped
AUTO: Press the air delivery mode button until this setting is selected to control
the inside temperature, air delivery, and fan speed. AUTO appears in the display
when automatic operation is active ...
Engine coolant temperature gauge
The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is within
the normal range when the gauge needle
points within the zone 1 shown in the
illustration.
The ...
Towing a trailer
WARNING
Do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), maximum rear axle weight, maximum
trailer weight or tow hitch load (tongue weight). Exceeding any of these limits
could cause instabilit ...
