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:
Making adjustments in 5 mph (Canada:10 km/h) increments
► Briefly press the cruise control lever
beyond the pressure point, up 1 for a
higher speed or down 2 for a lower speed.
The last speed stored is increased or
reduced. ...
Extra features
There are more features available than can be displayed at one time. This menu
allows the selected features to be displayed, for example:
• Ambient lighting: While the headlamps are turned on, se ...
Safety Belts
This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also
describes some things not to do with safety belts.
WARNING
Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be wo ...






