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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See also:
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system/Blind Spot InterventionTM system (if so
equipped)
The Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Blind
Spot InterventionTM systems can help alert
the driver of other vehicles in adjacent
lanes when changing lanes.
The BSW system uses radar sensors 1
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ACC malfunction
If a fault occurs during operation of the system in cruise or follow modes, the
ACC system will switch off and cannot be used until the fault is cleared. The message
DRIVER INTERVENE appears brief ...
Vehicle data, GL 550
The data stated here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
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