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:
Checking the tire pressures
Important safety notes
WARNING
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely
affect handling ...
Displays and controls
1 Speedometer with
segments
2 Adjusts the instrument
cluster lighting: dimmer
3 Reset button
4 Adjusts the instrument
cluster lighting: brighter
5 Tachometer
6 Fuel gauge
7 Multifunction ...
Camera system operation
When a new or existing trailer configuration is selected, Trailer guidance will
automatically display on the touch screen when reverse gear is selected.
Colored lines are displayed to indicate the ...






