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 ...
See also:
Starting the engine
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
or N (Neutral) position. (P is recommended.).
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the selector lever is in eith ...
Rock crawl
This program should be used for terrain which is predominantly rocky, including
for crossing river beds with submerged rocks.
This program provides good low-speed control.
Rock crawl can only be ...
Rear Side Window Antenna
The AM-FM antenna is located in the passenger rear side windows. Make sure the
inside surfaces of the rear side windows are not scratched and that the lines on
the glass are not damaged. If the insi ...
