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:
Trailer towing
When you attach a trailer, make sure you have
correctly established the electrical
connection. This can be accomplished by checking the trailer lighting. In this
event,
Blind Spot Assist is deact ...
How the air bag deactivation systemworks
The BabySmart™ system is standard
equipment in Canada.
WARNING
Accident statistics show that children
secured in the rear seats are safer than
children secured in the front-passenge ...
USB memory operation
Audio main operation
Open the tray lid and connect a USB
memory 1 as illustrated. Then, push the
DISC·AUX button repeatedly to switch to
the USB memory mode.
If the system has been turned ...
