Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Pulling away
Starting the engine
Important safety notes
WARNING
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your
health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause
unconsciousness and poss ...
Automatic transmission
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
o ...
See also:
Opening/closing from the outside
Opening
► Press the
button on the SmartKey.
► Pull handle 1.
► Raise the tailgate.
Closing
WARNING
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and f ...
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.
► ...
Storing and maintaining the currentspeed
You can store the current speed if you are
driving faster than 20 mph (30 km/h).
► Accelerate the vehicle to the desired
speed.
► Briefly press the cruise control lever
up 1 or down ...






