Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Changing gear - Automatic transmission - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-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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    Climate controlled seats (if so equipped)
    The climate controlled seat warms up or cools down the front seats by blowing warm or cool air from the surface of the seat. The switches located on the instrument panel can be operated inde ...

    Resetting values
    ► Press the button on the steering wheel to select the trip computer menu. ► Press the button to select the function that you wish to reset. ► Press and hold the R reset butt ...

    Glove Box
    Lift the glove box handle to open it. Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box. ...