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:
Imperial/metric/mixed display
The trip computer readings can be changed between metric, imperial and mixed
units in the Trip Computer menu of the message center. See 55, INTERACTIVE CONTROLS.
Note: Temperature display can be ch ...
Coordinates
If you know the coordinates of your destination they can be entered from this
screen. The full latitude must be entered first before the longitude coordinates
can be entered. When the coordinates ...
Storing Radio Station Presets
This feature stores a mix of up to 30 AM, FM, and XM (if equipped) preset stations.
To store presets:
1. Press to turn the system on.
2. If viewing a map screen, press AUDIO, FAV or press the sour ...






