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.
► ...
See also:
Fuel System Messages
FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays and a chime sounds if the fuel level is low. Refuel as
soon as possible.
See Fuel Gauge and Fuel for more information.
TIGHTEN GAS CAP
This messa ...
Mud-ruts
This program should be used for crossing terrain that is muddy, rutted, soft
or uneven.
Low range is recommended for this program and if not selected, the message center
will prompt you.
If th ...
Using the trip computer
A short press (1 second or less) or a series of short presses of the i button
will change the trip computer display. The options available are:
• Date and Odometer.
• Trip distance.
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