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:
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)
To contact the Customer Assistance Center (CAC), use the phone numbers listed
in this section. Customer assistance is available Monday through Friday, 08:00 to
20:00 hours, and Saturdays from 08:00 ...
Folding the exterior mirrors in or outautomatically
If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function
is activated in the on-board computer:
• the exterior mirrors fold in automatically
as
soon as you lock the vehicle from the
outside. ...
Turn signal lamps/side marker lamps
► Switch off the lights.
► Open the hood.
► Turn bulb holder 1 (WY 5 W)/2 (3457A)
counter-clockwise and pull it out.
► Remove the bulb from bulb holder 1/2.
► Inse ...
