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:
Control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control
Canada only
Front control panel
1 To set the temperature, left
2 To set climate control to automatic
3 To direct the airflow through the defroster vents, left
4 To defrost the windshield
5 To ...
Using the Uplevel RSE On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus
Use the OSD setup display menus for:
. General Setup
. Audio Setup
. Quality Setup
. Preference Setup
To use the OSD menus while using the DVD player or an auxiliary device:
1. Press the SETUP b ...
Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are ...






