Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 197)

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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Kickdown
Use kickdown when you want maximum
acceleration.
̈ Press the accelerator past the point of
resistance.
Depending on the engine speed the
transmission shifts into a lower gear.
̈ Ease on the accelerator when you have
reached the desired speed.
The transmission shifts up again.
Stopping
When you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic lights:
̈ Leave the transmission in gear.
̈ Hold the vehicle with the brake.
When you stop for a longer period of time
with the engine idling and/or on a hill:
̈ Set the parking brake.
̈ Shift into park position P.
Maneuvering
When you maneuver in tight areas,
e.g. when pulling into a parking space:
̈ Control the vehicle speed by gradually
releasing the brakes.
̈ Accelerate gently.
̈ Never abruptly step on the accelerator.
Rocking the vehicle
Rocking the vehicle by shifting between
drive position D and reverse gear R can
help free a vehicle stuck in mud or snow.
The engine control system of this vehicle
electronically limits shifting between
drive position D and reverse gear R to
very low speeds, i.e. approximately
5 mph (9 km/h). To shift between drive
position D and reverse gear R, move the
gear selector lever past the resistance
point up or down.
Working on the vehicle
Hill start assist system
Warning!
G
When working on the vehicle, set the
parking brake and shift to park position P.
Otherwise the vehicle could roll away.
Warning!
G
The hill start assist system is not designed
to function as a parking brake and does not
prevent the vehicle from moving when
parked on an incline.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to park position P .
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