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. ► ...

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    Driving safety precautions
    Your INFINITI is designed for both normal and off-road use. However, avoid driving in deep water or mud as your INFINITI is mainly designed for leisure use, unlike a conventional off-road vehi ...

    Driving systems
    Display messages The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion. A warning tone also sounds. Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions Risk of accident The ...

    Fuse box in the cargo compartment
    ► Open the tailgate. ► To open: insert a suitable object, e.g. a coin, into the slot of release button 1 on the cover. ► Turn release button 1 90° in the direction of the a ...