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:
Airbag System Check
The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement.
Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light
.
Notice: If an airbag covering is ...
Connecting multiple devices
NOTICE
Do not plug non-audio devices into the USB port.
You can connect multiple devices simultaneously to the portable media interface
and switch between them using the touch screen. Select ...
Changing the cruise speed
Decreasing speed
To decrease the cruising speed, press and hold the - switch (3). Release the
switch when the desired speed is reached, the new speed will be set and maintained.
The set speed can ...
