Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Transmission position display
The current transmission position is shown in the multifunction display.
1 Transmission position
The arrows in the transmission position
display show how and into which
transmission positions you can change
using the DIRECT SELECT lever.
If the transmission position display in the
multifunction display is not working, you
should pull away carefully to check whether
the desired transmission position is
engaged. Select transmission position D.
Do not restrict the shift range.
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 ...
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 ...
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Sun Visors
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Anti-theft Alarm System
On vehicles with an anti-theft alarm system, to activate the system:
► Press on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switch when any door is open.
The securit ...
