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Shifting into optimal gear range
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
X Pull and hold left gearshift control:.
The automatic transmission will select the
gear range suited for optimal acceleration
and deceleration automatically. This will
involve shifting down one or more gears.
!
Because the ESP® operates
automatically, the engine and ignition must
be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch
position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button in position 0 or 1) when the parking
brake is being tested on a brake test
dynamometer. Such testing should be no
longer than 10 seconds.
Emergency operation (limp-home
mode)
If vehicle acceleration becomes less
responsive or sluggish or the automatic
transmission no longer shifts, the automatic
transmission is most likely operating in limp-
home (emergency operation) mode. In this
mode only second gear and reverse gear R
can be selected.
Active braking action through the ESP®
may otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
LOW RANGE mode
X Stop the vehicle in a safe location.
The LOW RANGE mode is available on
X Shift the automatic transmission into park vehicles with enhanced off-road package.
position P.
X Turn off the engine.
In the following situations you should switch
to the LOW RANGE mode:
X Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting.
X Restart the engine.
X Shift the automatic transmission into drive
position D (for second gear) or reverse gear
R.
X Have the automatic transmission checked
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Rduring off-road driving
Rbefore driving through water
Rwhen towing up or down on steep gradients
With LOW RANGE selected, the engine’s
power delivery and the shifting behavior of
the automatic transmission are adjusted.
Furthermore, the ABS, the ESP®, and the
4-ETS
functions especially adapted to off-
road travel are activated.
For more information on off-road driving, see
“Off-road driving” (Y page 262).
Transfer case
The vehicle is equipped with all-wheel drive
For information on driving safety systems
during LOW RANGE mode, see “Driving safety
powered at all times when the vehicle is being systems” (Y page 61).
(4MATIC).
Both the front and rear axles are
operated.
!
Only conduct operational or performance
tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such
tests are necessary, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You could
otherwise seriously damage the brake
system or the transfer case which is not
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC, Mercedes-Benz GL450, Mercedes-Benz GL500, Mercedes-Benz GL550, Mercedes-Benz X164 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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