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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    Charging the vehicle battery
    WARNING Ensure that the correct type and rating of charger used. Using an unsuitable charger may damage the battery, and could cause the battery to explode. Always charge the battery in a wel ...

    Video media inhibit with vehicle moving
    When the vehicle is moving the video picture will automatically be inhibited. The touch screen will display the TV/My video screen and the relevant safety message will be displayed. ...

    Problems with PARKTRONIC
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