Mercedes-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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See also:
Floor Mats
WARNING
If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere
with the accelerator pedal and/or brake pedal.
Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleratio ...
Setting the specified minimum distance
You can set the specified minimum distance
for DISTRONIC by varying the time span
between one and two seconds. This time span
determines the distance that DISTRONIC
should maintain from the vehicl ...
Sunglasses holder
WARNING
Keep the sunglasses holder closed while
driving to prevent an accident.
To open the sunglasses holder, push 1 .
CAUTION
► Do not use for anything other than
glasses.
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