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:
Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW Disc
The radio has the capability of playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW disc. For more
information on how to play an MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW disc, see MP3 (Radio with CD/USB)
or MP3 (Radio with CD/DV ...
Child seats
According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seats than in the front seat. The air bags alone will not prevent children
from being seriously injured or ki ...
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchorsin the rear
WARNING
Children that are too large for a child restraint
must travel in seats using normal seat belts.
Position shoulder belt across the chest and
shoulder, not face or neck.
In orde ...






