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:
Cup holder in the front-compartmentcenter console
In the front part of the center console, there
is a cup holder and a removable support with
a card holder.
You can remove the cup holder to clean it.
Clean with clear, lukewarm water only.
...
Top Tether Anchor
A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A
top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the
child restraint connects to the top t ...
Hill descent control (green)
Illuminates continuously when HDC is selected and HDC operating conditions are
met - i.e. vehicle speed below 30 mph (50 km/h).
If the lamp flashes, HDC has been selected, but the operating condi ...
