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:
Opening and closing windows with the mechanical key
The driver’s door key operation also allows
you to open and close all door windows.
To open the windows, turn the driver’s door
key cylinder to the rear of the vehicle for
longer than 1 se ...
Trip computer
The computer memory stores data for a journey or series of journeys until it
is reset to zero. The displayed information is for guidance only, as it can be affected
by traffic, road and weather co ...
Lockout Protection
This feature protects you from locking the key in the vehicle when the key is
in the ignition and a front door is open.
If the driver side power door lock switch is pressed when the driver door is ...






