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:
Tire pressure monitoring system (yellow)
Illuminates when one or more tires are significantly under-inflated. Stop the
vehicle as soon as possible, check the tire pressures and inflate to the recommended
pressure. ...
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment needed to change a flat tire is stored under the storage tray,
located on the driver side trim panel, over the rear wheelhouse.
Regular Wheelbase Shown, Extended Wheelbase Similar.
...
Ascending steep slopes
When ascending steep slopes with HDC selected, the vehicle will allow full control
to the driver in the normal manner. If HDC is switched off, the maximum vehicle
speed will be limited to allow mo ...
