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:
CD Player
Playing a CD
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and
the CD should begin playing.
EJECT: Press and release to eject
the disc that is currently playing. A be ...
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer.
When the replacement transmitter is ...
Air bags
1. Passenger front air bag.
2. Main curtain air bag.
3. Side air bags.
4. Driver’s front air bag.
Note: The general location of air bags fitted to the vehicle are marked by the
word AIR BAG. ...
