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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    Playing Digital Versatile Disc (DVD)
    DISC·AUX button Park the vehicle in a safe location for the front seat occupants to operate the DVD player while watching the images. Insert a DVD into the CD/DVD slot with the labeled sid ...

    Multi-Band Antenna
    The multi-band antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle. This type of antenna is used with the AM/FM radio, as well as OnStar and the XM Satellite Radio Service System, if the vehicle has thes ...

    Heated Mirrors
    The heated outside rearview mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger is on. (Rear Window Defogger): This button is on the climate control panel. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Auto ...