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. ► ...

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    Meters and gauges
    1. Tachometer 2. Warning/Indicator lights 3. Speedometer 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge 5. Voltmeter 6. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/ Odometer/twin trip odometer 7. Engine oi ...

    Stopping and Resuming Playback
    To stop playing a DVD without turning off the system, do one of the following: ► Press on the remote control. ► Press the softkey under the stop or the play/pause icons displayed on t ...

    Cargo net
    Important safety notes WARNING   Make sure the cargo net is properly engaged at top and bottom position and the tightening belts are securely fastened. Never use a damaged cargo net. A ...