Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Changing gear - Automatic transmission - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-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:

    Meters and gauges
    1. Tachometer (P.2-8) 2. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-11) 3. Speedometer (P.2-7) 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-8) 5. Voltmeter (P.2-10) 6. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/ ...

    Exterior mirrors
    1. Left mirror adjustment. 2. Right mirror adjustment. 3. Press both switches together to fold/unfold the mirrors. Note: If the mirrors are manually folded or knocked into the folded position a ...

    Remote operation
    WARNING The Smart Key can be operated from inside or outside the vehicle. It is therefore important that it is kept out of the reach of children at all times. WARNING When operating the ...