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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    Map Data Updates
    The navigation map database is stored on a compact flash card. It is usable only in this type of navigation system, and will not function in other electronic devices. The map in the vehicle was inst ...

    Activating/deactivating the MONOfunction
    The MONO function is only available with automatic climate control.18 You can use the MONO function to adopt the settings configured for temperature, air distribution and airflow on the driver's s ...

    Wheels
    Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle to maintain their appearance. ► Clean the inner side of the wheels when the wheel is changed or the underside of the vehicle is washed. ► ...