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:
Battery
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery
is needed. See Engine Compartment Overvie ...
Towing your vehicle
When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial
in Canada) and local regulations for
towing must be followed. Incorrect towing
equipment could damage your vehicle.
Towing instructions are avai ...
Indicator and warning display
1 Yellow indicator lamp/red warning lamp
When Blind Spot Assist is activated, indicator
lamp 1 lights up yellow in the exterior
mirrors up to a vehicle speed of 20 mph
(30 km/h). When the vehicl ...






