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:
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 recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle)
WARNING
► Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
► Do not spin your tires at high speed. This
could cause them to explode and result
in serious injury. Parts of your vehicle
could also ...
Restricted seat travel
NOTICE
If seat movement stops unexpectedly during adjustment, check for and remove any
obstructions.
Once any obstructions have been removed, the seat adjustment mechanism can be
reset as f ...






