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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    Immobilizer
    See Radio Frequency Statement  for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. ...

    Engine malfunction (amber)
    Illuminates as a bulb check when the ignition is switched on and extinguishes when the engine is started. If the lamp flashes or illuminates at any other time, there is a fault with the engine. ...

    Storing Radio Station Presets
    To set preset radio stations, do the following: 1. Press to turn the system on. 2. Press AUDIO and select the desired band (AM, FM, or XM (if equipped)). 3. Use the (tuning) knob, , or (Seek) ...