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:
Adaptive front lighting system (AFS)
When cornering using low beam, AFS will adjust the headlamp beams to provide
improved illumination in the direction of travel.
AFS is deactivated when:-
• Reverse gear is selected.
• The ...
Emergency brake assist (EBA)
If the driver rapidly applies the brakes, EBA automatically boosts the braking
force to its maximum, in order to bring the vehicle to a halt as quickly as possible.
If the driver applies the brake ...
Removing the vehicle battery
WARNING
Switch the ignition off before disconnecting battery terminals.
Always disconnect the negative terminal first and reconnect last.
Use caution when lifting the battery out of, or into, ...






