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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    Alerts
    The ALERT! option in the Category section of the Station list (see item 7) will alert you to a crisis of national or international importance. Any radio broadcast or other audio playback will be i ...

    Phonebook
    Contacts stored in the memory of a paired phone can be automatically downloaded to the vehicle’s phonebook each time the phone is connected to the system. See 138, TELEPHONE COMPATIBILITY. Cert ...

    Rear seat head restraints
    WARNING   For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied. Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles ...