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:
Floor Console Storage
For vehicles with a second row center console, open each area to access the storage
compartment inside.
To access the upper storage area, press the upper button (B) and lift up. To
access the ...
Courtesy Lamps
The courtesy lamps automatically come on when a door is opened.
The lamps can also be turned on manually by fully turning the instrument panel
brightness control clockwise.
The reading lamps, loca ...
USB Supported File and Folder Structure
The radio supports:
► Up to 700 folders.
► Up to eight folders in depth.
► Up to 65,535 files.
► Folder and file names up to 64 bytes.
► Files with an .mp3 or .wma f ...
