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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Notes on the oil level
Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qts. (0.8 l) of oil over
a distance of 600 miles (1000 km). The oil
consumption may be higher than this when
the vehicle is new or ...
Video Screen
The video screen is located in the overhead console. When the video screen is
not in use, push it up into its locked position.
To use the video screen:
1. Push the release button located on the ov ...
Releasing seat belts
► Press release button 4 and
guide belt tongue 2 back towards belt
sash guide 1.
Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled
up. Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue
will be trapped i ...
