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:

    Engine compartment
    VK56VD ENGINE 1. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-15) 2. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-22) 3. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10) 4. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-13) 5. Engine oil fille ...

    Towing load/specification
    1: The towing capacity values are calculated assuming a base vehicle with driver and any options required to achieve the rating. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment will add ...

    Changing a bulb
    NOTICE CAUTION: Before attempting to replace a bulb, ensure that both the affected lamp and the vehicle’s ignition are turned off. If the circuit remains live, a short circuit can occ ...