Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Important safety notes
WARNING
It is dangerous to shift the automatic
transmission out of parking position P or
neutral position N if the engine speed is
higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
on the brake pedal, the vehicle could
accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You
could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear
when the engine is idling normally and when
your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
WARNING
Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone
only will shift the automatic transmission into
neutral position N automatically.
Always shift the automatic transmission into
park position P before turning off the engine.
Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which
could result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
DIRECT SELECT lever
Overview of transmission positions
The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the
steering column.
P Park position with parking lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive
The DIRECT SELECT lever ...
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New Vehicle Break-In
Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform
better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
Keep the vehicle speed at 88 km/h (55 mph) or less for the firs ...
Doing Your Own Service Work
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
WARNING
It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge,
service manual, tools, o ...
Tachometer
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev
the engine into the red zone 1 .
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gea ...