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:
Front auxiliary input jacks
The front auxiliary input jacks are located
in the console box. NTSC compatible
devices such as video games, camcorders
and portable video players can be connected
to the auxiliary jacks. Co ...
Automatic low speed switch-OFF
If the speed of the vehicle decreases below 18 mph (30 km/h), the ACC system
will be automatically switched off and the warning lamp will go out.
If the brakes were being applied by the ACC system, ...
Radios with CD and DVD Audio Output
Only one audio source can be heard through the speakers at one time. An audio
source is defined as DVD slot, CD slot, XM, FM/AM, Front Auxiliary Jack, or Rear
Auxiliary Jack.
Press to turn the r ...
