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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Care and maintenance
Use a lightly dampened, lint free cloth to
clean the surfaces of your Dual Head
Restraint DVD System (DVD player face,
screen, remote controller, etc.).
CAUTION
► Do not use any solve ...
Removing the Third Row Seat
To remove the seat:
1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat.
2. Fold the seatbacks forward using lever “1” and the instructions listed previously
under “Folding the Seatback. ...
Playing the Radio
(Power/Volume):
1. Press to turn the audio system on and off.
2. Turn to increase or to decrease the volume.
3. Press and hold for more than two seconds to turn off the navigation system,
the Rear ...
