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:
Alerts
The ALERT! option in the Category section of the Station list (see item 7) will
alert you to a crisis of national or international importance. Any radio broadcast
or other audio playback will be i ...
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
If the vehicle has the airbag status indicator pictured in the following illustration,
then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position.
The passenger airbag st ...
Sunroof
The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the sunroof and power
sunshade.
See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) .
The vehicle may have a sunroof over the front seats and a rear sunro ...






