Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Transmission position display
The current transmission position is shown in the multifunction display.

1 Transmission position
The arrows in the transmission position
display show how and into which
transmission positions you can change
using the DIRECT SELECT lever.
If the transmission position display in the
multifunction display is not working, you
should pull away carefully to check whether
the desired transmission position is
engaged. Select transmission position D.
Do not restrict the shift range.
DIRECT SELECT lever
Overview of transmission positions
The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the
steering column.
P Park position with parking lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive
The DIRECT SELECT lever ...
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 ...
See also:
Topping up the washer fluid
The washer reservoir supplies the windshield, rear glass and headlamp washer
jets. Check and top-up the reservoir level at least every week. Always top-up with
windshield washer fluid to prevent f ...
Power Steering Fluid
See Engine Compartment Overview for reservoir location. ...
Parade Dimming
This feature automatically prohibits the dimming of the instrument panel displays
in daylight while the headlamps are on so that the displays are still able to be
seen. ...






