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:
Entry by town
If a town name is entered first, the points of interest listed will be restricted
to that town.
1. From the Input POI Name screen, touch Town.
2. Enter the town name required.
3. Touch List to di ...
Towing the Vehicle
Notice: To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four
wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance
and/or special equipment. Always ...
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
The vehicle may have a rear vision camera system. Read this entire section before
using it.
WARNING
The RVC system does not display pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or any other
object located ...






