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:
RBDS-TMC overview
Radio Data System-Traffic Message Channel (RDS-TMC) is a feature that announces
traffic hold-ups on your route as broadcast by radio stations that transmit TMC
information. Touch the TMC button on ...
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse block is located under the instrument panel on the
passenger side of the vehicle. Pull down on the cover to access the fuse block.
Fuse Side
The vehicle may not be equi ...
Tow mode switch
TOW MODE should be used when pulling a
heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load.
Driving the vehicle in TOW MODE with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will
not cause any damage. Howe ...
