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:
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 ...
ACC malfunction
If a fault occurs during operation of the system in cruise or follow modes, the
ACC system will switch off and cannot be used until the fault is cleared. The message
DRIVER INTERVENE appears brief ...
Meter/ring illumination and needle sweep
The ring illumination surrounding meters
and gauges illuminates when the driver’s
door is closed after getting into the vehicle
with the Intelligent Key carried in.
When the engine is starte ...
