Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: 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.
► Vehicles for Canada: depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.
Rocking the vehicle free
Rocking the vehicle free by shifting back and forth between transmission positions D and R can help to free a vehicle that has become stuck in mud or snow. The engine management system of the vehicle limits shifting back and forth between transmission positions D and R to a maximum speed of 5 mph (9 km/h). To shift back and forth between transmission positions D and R, move the selector lever up and down beyond the pressure point.
Working on the vehicle
WARNING
When working on the vehicle, engage the
parking brake and shift the automatic
transmission into park position P. Otherwise
the vehicle could roll away which could result
in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
Trailer towing
► When towing a trailer and driving
downhill,
shift to the lower gear if the automatic
transmission constantly shifts between
two gears.
► Engaging a lower gear and reducing the
speed reduces the risk of the engine
overheating.
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 restrictio ...Steering wheel paddle shifters
1 Left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter 2 Right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter You can restrict or derestrict the shift range by using the steering wheel paddle shifters. ...See also:
Variable voltage control system
CAUTION
► Do not ground accessories directly to the
battery terminal. Doing so will bypass
the variable voltage control system and
the vehicle battery may not charge
completely.
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Additional Maintenance and Care
Your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to
avoid future costly repairs. To maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance
services may be required. It is ...
Liftgate
WARNING
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch
open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch
or liftgat ...