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.
► ...
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Headlamp washers
If the headlamps are on, and there is sufficient liquid in the washer reservoir,
operating the screen wash will also power-wash the headlamps.
The headlamp power wash will operate on every fifth op ...
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment.
However, if your vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
Aim adjustment to the low-beam h ...
Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are ...






