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:
Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control
1 To set the temperature, left
2 To set climate control to automatic
3 To defrost the windshield
4 To increase the airflow
5 To direct the airflow through the defroster vents
6 To activate/deac ...
Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are ...
Making a call
To make a call, follow this procedure.
1. Push the button on the steering
wheel. The “PHONE” screen will appear
on the display.
2. Select the “Handset Phonebook” key
on the “PHO ...






