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:
Preview function (for Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system equipped
model)
The Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
with the preview function identifies the
need to apply emergency braking by
sensing the vehicle ahead in the same
lane and the distance to the vehic ...
Tailgate opening height
It is possible to set the maximum height to which a powered tailgate will open.
This is useful in parking areas with very low roofs or just for ease of use.
1. Open the tailgate to the position whi ...
Setting the rear-compartment airvents
Setting the center vents in the rear
compartment
1 Rear-compartment air vent, left
2 Rear-compartment air vent, right
3 Rear control panel
When the climate control panel is switched
on/off, th ...






