Mercedes-Benz GLS Operator's Manual page 152

Automatic transmission
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The arrows in the transmission position display
show how and into which transmission positions
you can shift using the DIRECT SELECT lever.
If the transmission position display on the mul-
tifunction display is not working, you should pull
away carefully to check whether the desired
transmission position is engaged. Ideally, you
should select transmission position h and, in
Mercedes-AMG vehicles, drive program C or S.
Transmission positions
Park position
B
Only shift the transmission into posi-
tion P when the vehicle is stationary
( page 161). The parking lock
Y
should not be used as a brake when
parking. Always apply the electronic
parking brake in addition to the park-
ing lock in order to secure the vehi-
cle.
If the vehicle electronics are malfunc-
tioning, the transmission may be
locked in position P. Have the vehicle
electronics checked immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Park position P is automatically
engaged if:
you switch off the engine using the
R
SmartKey and remove the Smart-
Key
you switch off the engine using the
R
SmartKey or using the Start/Stop
button and open the driver's door
or front-passenger door
the driver's door is opened when
R
the vehicle is stationary or driving
at very low speed and the trans-
mission is in position D or R
Reverse gear
C
Only shift the transmission into posi-
tion R when the vehicle is stationary.
Neutral
A
Do not shift the transmission to N
while driving. Otherwise, the auto-
matic transmission could be dam-
aged.
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.
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If ESP is deactivated or faulty: shift
the transmission to position N if the
vehicle is in danger of skidding, e.g.
on icy roads.
If you switch the engine off with the
transmission in position R or D, the
automatic transmission shifts to N
automatically.
!
Coasting in neutral i may
cause damage to the drive train.
Drive
7
The automatic transmission changes
gear automatically. All forward gears
are available.
Driving tips
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts through the
individual gears automatically when it is in trans-
mission position h. This automatic gear shift-
ing behavior is determined by:
the selected drive program
R
the position of the accelerator pedal
R
the road speed
R
Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
little throttle: early upshifts
R
more throttle: late upshifts
R