Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Automatic transmission
WARNING
It is dangerous to shift the automatic
transmission out of parking position P or
neutral position N if the engine speed is
higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
on the brake pedal, the vehicle could
accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You
could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally
and when
your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
It is only possible to shift the transmission
from position P to the desired position if
you depress the brake pedal. Only then is
the parking lock released. If you do not
depress the brake pedal, you can move the
DIRECT SELECT lever but the parking lock
remains engaged.
► Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
►Shift the transmission to position D or
R.
► Release the parking brake.
► Release the brake pedal.
► Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
If a warning tone sounds and the
Release Park. Brake message appears
in the multifunction display, the parking
brake is still applied. Release the parking
brake.
The vehicle locks centrally once you have
pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors
drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at any time.
You can also deactivate the automatic locking feature .
Upshifts take place at higher engine
speeds after a cold start. This helps the
catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature more quickly.
Pulling away
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Hill start assist
Hill start assist helps you when pulling away
forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient.
It holds the vehicle for a short time after you
have removed your foot from the brake pedal.
This gi ...
See also:
Tire Sidewall Labeling
Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall.
The examples show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example
(A) Ti ...
Video Screen
The video screen is located in the overhead console. When the video screen is
not in use, push it up into its locked position.
To use the video screen:
1. Push the release button located on the ov ...
Engine
Display messages
Top Up Coolant See
Operator's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and ►
Solutions
The coolant level is too low.
► Add coolant, observing the warning notes
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