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:
Storing Memory Positions
To save into memory:
1. Adjust the driver seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside
mirrors, power steering column, and the throttle and brake pedals.
See Power Mirrors , ...
How the System Works
The SBZA symbol lights up in the side mirrors when the system detects a vehicle
in the side blind zone, indicating it may be unsafe to change lanes. Before making
a lane change, check the SBZA displ ...
Steering wheel paddle shifters
1 Left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
2 Right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
You can restrict or derestrict the shift range
by using the steering wheel paddle shifters. ...






