Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Kickdown
Warning!
G
Warning!
G
Use kickdown when you want maximum
acceleration.
Getting out of your vehicle without shifting
into park position P is dangerous. Also, park
position P alone is not intended to or capa-
ble of preventing your vehicle from moving,
possibly hitting people or objects.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
from the starter switch, take it with you, and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Children could shift the
automatic transmission out of park
̈ Press the accelerator past the point of
resistance.
Depending on the engine speed the
transmission shifts into a lower gear.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to position P (୴ page 68).
̈ Ease on the accelerator when you have
reached the desired speed.
position P, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
When parked on an incline, turn the front
wheels towards the road curb.
The transmission shifts up again.
Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
Driving tips
Stopping
When you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic lights:
Accelerator position
̈
̈
Leave the transmission in gear.
Hold the vehicle with the brake.
Your driving style influences the
transmission’s shifting behavior:
When you stop for a longer period of time
with the engine idling and/or on a hill:
Less throttle
More throttle
Earlier upshifting
Later upshifting
̈
̈
Set the parking brake.
Shift into park position P.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI, Mercedes-Benz GL450, Mercedes-Benz X164 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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