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:
Mislock
When attempting to lock the vehicle, if one or more of the doors, the hood or
the tailgate are not fully closed, the vehicle will fail to lock and the horn will
emit two tones. The vehicle will no ...
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system
is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses
anchors in the vehicle and atta ...
Setting the side air vents
► To open/close: turn thumbwheel 3 to the
left or right.
Side window defroster vent 1 is never
completely shut, even if side air vent 2 is
shut. ...






