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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    Hazard warning lamps
    The hazard warning lamps automatically switch on if: • an air bag is deployed. • the vehicle is slowed down severely from a speed of over 45 mph(70 km/h) and comes to a halt. ► To ...

    Tire markings
    1. P indicates that the tire is for passenger vehicle use. 2. The width of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge in millimeters. 3. The aspect ratio, also known as the profile, gives the si ...

    Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Stoplamps
    A. Taillamp B. Sidemarker Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate . 2. Remove the black cuff from the lamp assembly by pulling rearward from the top to unfasten ...