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:
Liftgate
The liftglass or liftgate cannot be opened if the rear wiper is in motion. Attempting
to open the liftglass or liftgate while the rear wiper is in motion will cause the
release of the liftglass or ...
Coordinates
If you know the coordinates of your destination they can be entered from this
screen. The full latitude must be entered first before the longitude coordinates
can be entered. When the coordinates ...
Changing the cruise speed
Decreasing speed
To decrease the cruising speed, press and hold the - switch (3). Release the
switch when the desired speed is reached, the new speed will be set and maintained.
The set speed can ...






