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:
Returning the Seatback to the Upright Position
To return the seatback to the upright position:
1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat.
2. Raise the seatback to the upright position.
WARNING
If either seatback is not locke ...
Quick poi selection
Touch the Map screen to display the POI button. Touch the POI (Point of interest)
button. The screen shows six suggested categories, five of which can be selected
as quick points of interest.
Not ...
Problems with the seat heating
If one or all of the indicator lamps in the seat
heating button are flashing, the seat heating
has switched off automatically. The vehicle's
electrical system voltage is too low because
too many e ...






