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:
Entering an Address and Point of Interest, and Storing Preset Destinations
Entering an Address
Enter a destination by inputting the city name first:
1. Press O to turn the system on.
2. A caution may appear. Press OK to proceed.
3. Press DEST.
4. Press2(Address Entry).
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Slippery road surfaces
WARNING
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezin ...
LED Lighting
The vehicle may have LED headlamps. For replacement of the LED lighting assembly
contact your dealer. ...






