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:
Information on differential anddifferential locks
When the vehicle drives around a corner, the
wheels on the outside of the bend must cover
a greater distance and must therefore turn
more rapidly than the wheels on the inside.
The differential, ...
Vehicle Messages
Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the
vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct
the condition.
Multiple messages may ...
Exterior mirror out of position
If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
► Vehicles without electrically folding
exterior mirrors: move the exterior mirror
into the correct position manu ...
