Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Changing gear - Automatic transmission - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-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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    Rear head restraints
    WARNING Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is above the center line of the head. An incorrectly adjusted head restraint increases the risk of death or serious in ...

    Cleaning the touch screen
    • Clean with a lightly moistened cloth. • Do not use chemical agents or domestic cleaners. • To prevent errors occurring, ensure that only one finger at a time is in contact with the s ...

    Important safety notes
    If a tire pressure monitor system is installed, the vehicle's wheels have sensors that monitor the tire pressures in all four tires. The tire pressure monitor warns you when the pressure drops in ...