Transmission positions, Gearshifting, Driving and parking – Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2011 Owners Manual User Manual

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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.

Transmission positions

B

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 lock, you must always
apply the parking brake to secure
the vehicle.
In the event of a fault in the vehicle
electronics, the transmission can
be locked in position

P.

Have the vehicle electronics
checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

C

Reverse
Only shift the transmission to

R

when the vehicle is stationary.

A

Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to

N

while driving. The transmission
could otherwise be damaged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes will allow you
to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to
push it or tow it.
If ESP

®

is deactivated or faulty:

only shift the transmission to
position

N if the vehicle is in danger

of skidding, e.g. on icy roads.

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Driving in neutral

N can

damage the drive train.

7

Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.

Gearshifting

The automatic transmission shifts to the
individual gears automatically when it is in
transmission position

D. This automatic

gearshifting behavior is determined by:

R

a shift range restriction, if selected

R

the position of the accelerator pedal

R

the road speed

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Automatic transmission

Driving and parking

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