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:
Map Data Updates
The navigation map database is stored on a compact flash card. It is usable only
in this type of navigation system, and will not function in other electronic devices.
The map in the vehicle was inst ...
Activating/deactivating the MONOfunction
The MONO function is only available with
automatic climate control.18
You can use the MONO function to adopt the
settings configured for temperature, air
distribution and airflow on the driver's s ...
Wheels
Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle
to maintain their appearance.
► Clean the inner side of the wheels when
the wheel is changed or the underside
of the vehicle is washed.
► ...
