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:
What to Use
Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants to determine what kind
of lubricant to use. ...
Steering wheel controls
1. Press to scroll up a displayed list.
2. Press to increase volume when in a call.
3. Press to scroll down a displayed list.
4. Press to decrease volume when in a call.
5. Press and release to ...
Using the 3.5mm (1/8 in) Auxiliary Input Jack
The auxiliary input jack is located on the lower right side of the faceplate.
This is not an audio output; do not plug a headphone set into the front auxiliary
input jack. Connect an auxiliary inpu ...






