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. ► ...

    See also:

    ACC malfunction
    If a fault occurs during operation of the system in cruise or follow modes, the ACC system will switch off and cannot be used until the fault is cleared. The message DRIVER INTERVENE appears brief ...

    Dual Mode
    This dual screen symbol displays when the screen is in dual mode. Dual mode displays the route on half of the screen and a maneuver or Interstate Exit list on the other half. The Interstate Exit l ...

    Setting vehicle speed
    WARNING The driver must always ensure that a safe speed is maintained within the speed limit, taking account of traffic and road conditions. Do not use cruise control in heavy traffic or con ...