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 Sealant and Compressor Kit
This vehicle may come with a spare tire and tire changing equipment or a tire
sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used to temporarily seal small punctures
in the tread area of the tire. See T ...
Using the Navigation System
This section presents basic information needed to operate the navigation system.
Use the buttons located on the navigation system along with the available touch-sensitive
screen buttons on the navig ...
How to use brightness control and display ON/OFF button
HOW TO USE BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
AND DISPLAY ON/OFF BUTTON
Push the button to switch the
display brightness to the daytime mode or
the nighttime mode, and to adjust the
display brightness usin ...
