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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    Door Locks
    To lock or unlock a door manually: ► From the inside, use the door lock knob on the window sill. ► From the outside, turn the key toward the front or rear of the vehicle, or press the ...

    Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate
    The vehicle identification number plate is attached as shown. This number is the identification for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle registration. ...

    Vehicle
    Activating/deactivating the automatic door locking feature If you select the Automatic Door Locking function, the vehicle is centrally locked above a speed of around 9 mph (15 km/h). For furth ...