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:
Displaying a service message
► Switch on the ignition.
► Press
to select the standard
display menu on the steering wheel.
► Select
to select the service
interval display.
The service due date appears ...
Changing the connected phone
Up to 10 mobile phones can be paired with the vehicle in the same way. However,
only one can be connected as a phone at any one time. To connect a different paired
phone to the vehicle, follow the ...
Multifunction steering wheel
1 Multifunction display
2 COMAND; see the separate
operating instructions
3 Rejects or ends a call
Exits phone book/redial memory
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial
mem ...
