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 electrical connection
NOTICE
Only connect approved electrical circuits, which are in good condition, to the
trailer socket.
When a trailer electrical connection is made, and the vehicle’s direction indicators ...
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
If a door is open, a reminder chime sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps
are manually turned on and the key is out of the ignition. To turn off the chime,
turn the headlamp switch to off or AU ...
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
The instrument panel brightness knob is located on the instrument panel to the
left of the steering column.
(Instrument Panel Brightness): Push
the knob in all the way until it extends out and ...






