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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Tire chains
Use of tire chains may be prohibited
according to location. Check the local laws
before installing tire chains. When installing
tire chains, make sure they are the
proper size for the tires on ...
Meters and gauges
1. Tachometer
2. Warning/Indicator lights
3. Speedometer
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Voltmeter
6. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/
Odometer/twin trip odometer
7. Engine oi ...
Fuel Gauge
When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge shows about how much fuel the vehicle
has left in the tank.
An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is
on.
The gauge wi ...






