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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    Trailer electrical connection
    NOTICE Only connect approved electrical circuits, which are in good condition, to the trailer socket. When a trailer electrical connection is made, and the vehicle’s direction indicators ...

    Gasoline
    Fuel grade You should only refuel with unleaded premium-grade gasoline as this avoids damaging the catalytic converter. If engine running problems are apparent, have the cause checked immedia ...

    Exterior Lighting
    The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. : Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp control ...