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.
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See also:
DVD-V (Video) Display Buttons
Once a DVD-V is inserted, the radio display menu shows several icons.
Press the softkeys under any icon during DVD playback. See the icon list below
for more information.
► rear seat passeng ...
Luggage anchor points
To assist in safely securing large items of luggage, four fixing points are located
in the rear loadspace floor.
WARNING
All items carried in the loadspace area should be properly secured. ...
Engine oil viscosity
Viscosity describes the flow characteristics
of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity,
this means that it is thick; a low viscosity
means that it is thin.
Select an engine oil with an S ...