Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Changing gear - Automatic transmission - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-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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    Lubricants and fluids
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    Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ 7,500 mi
    Rotate the tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform the following services. See Tire Rotation  . Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. If needed, change engine oil and ...

    Third Row Seats
    If the vehicle has a third row seat, the seatback can be folded, and the entire seat can be tumbled or removed from the vehicle. ...