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.
► ...
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Radios with CD and DVD Audio Output
Only one audio source can be heard through the speakers at one time. An audio
source is defined as DVD slot, CD slot, XM, FM/AM, Front Auxiliary Jack, or Rear
Auxiliary Jack.
Press to turn the r ...
Problems with Route Guidance
Inappropriate route guidance may occur under one or more of the following conditions:
You have not turned onto the road indicated.
Route guidance may not be available when using automatic rerout ...
Windshield deicer (if so equipped)
The windshield deicer switch (rear window
and outside mirror defroster switch) operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
The deicer is used to remove ice from the
windshield w ...






