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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    Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off: ► Audio System . Power Windows . Sunroof (if equipped) Power to the windows and sunroof will ...

    Advanced emergency brake assist
    NOTICE The system may not react to slow moving vehicles and will not react to stationary vehicles or vehicles traveling in the opposite direction. NOTICE WARNINGs may not appear if ...

    Entry Lighting
    The vehicle has an illuminated entry feature. When the doors are opened, the dome lamps will come on if the dome override button is in the extended position. If the dome override button is pressed i ...