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:
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes
When loading the vehicle, make sure that
you do not stack the load in the cargo
compartment higher than the lower edge of
the side windows. Do not place heavy
objects on ...
Engine Compartment Overview
A. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Cooling System .
B. Engine Coolant Recovery Cap. See Cooling System .
C. Remote Negative (−) Terminal.
See Jump Starting .
D. Engine Compartment Fuse Block .
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Important safety notes
Important safety notes
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo
compartment. You could otherwise lock
yourself out
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ...
