Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Towing a trailer
The selected gear range appears in the
multifunction display.
Effect
If you tow a trailer, note the following
points:
ç The transmission shifts through
second gear only.
ț
Manually shift to a lower gear range
Allows the use of engine’s
braking power when driving:
(
୴ page 200) if the transmission hunts
between gears on inclines.
ț
ț
ț
on steep downgrades
in mountainous regions
A lower gear range and reduction of
speed reduces the chance to overload
or overheat the engine.
1
Current gear range
under extreme operating
conditions
Effect
For more information on trailer towing, see
the “Operation” section (୴ page 366).
æ The transmission operates in
first gear only.
ï The transmission shifts through
sixth gear only.
Gear ranges
î The transmission shifts through
fifth gear only.
For maximum use of engine’s
braking effect on very steep or
lengthy downgrades.
With the automatic transmission in drive
position D, you can select a gear range for é The transmission shifts through
the automatic transmission to operate
fourth gear only.
within.
è The transmission shifts through
third gear only.
You can limit the gear range by pressing
the left gearshift button on the steering
wheel gearshift control, and reverse the
gear range limit by pressing the right gear-
shift button on the steering wheel gearshift
control (୴ page 201).
With this selection you can use
the braking effect of the engine.
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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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