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:
Lighting control
1. Headlamps/side lamps off.
2. Side lamps on.
3. Low beam headlamps on.
4. Autolamps on: With the switch in this position and the ignition on, the side
lamps, low beam headlamps and license pl ...
Voice training
This is a feature designed to enable the system to better recognise the vocal
characteristics of a user, once the training has been completed.
To carry out Voice training:
1. Select Setup from the ...
Engine oil pressure gauge
The gauge indicates the engine lubrication
system oil pressure while the engine is
running. When the engine speed is high,
the engine oil pressure is also high. When
it is low, the gauge ind ...
