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:
Second Row Seats
On vehicles with a 60/40 split bench or buckets seats, the seatbacks can be folded
for additional cargo space, or the seats can be folded and tumbled for easy entry/exit
to the third row seats, if e ...
Towing recommended by INFINITI
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models
INFINITI recommends that your vehicle be
towed with the driving (rear) wheels off the
ground or place the vehicle on a flat bed
truck as illustrated.
CAUTION
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Important information
WARNING
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
Never allow the vehicle to coast (freewheel) with the engine turned off. The
engine must be runn ...
