Instrument Cluster - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2009 Owner's Manual

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Instrument cluster

96
Drive program S is characterised by the fol-
lowing:
sporty engine and suspension configura-
R
tion
the vehicle pulling away in first gear
R
the automatic transmission shifting up
R
later
the late shift point of the automatic trans-
R
mission can lead to higher fuel consump-
tion
If you have selected transmission position D,
you can activate the manual drive program
and shift up or down through the individual
gears. The gear currently selected and
engaged is shown in the multi-function dis-
play.
To deactivate: press program selector
X
button : repeatedly until S or M appears
in the multi-function display.
or
Restart the engine.
X
The automatic transmission then switches
to the automatic drive program.
Upshifting
Pull right-hand steering wheel gearshift
X
paddle ( page 94).
Y
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear.
Downshifting
G
Risk of accident
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. This could
cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and
the vehicle could skid.
Pull left-hand steering wheel gearshift pad-
X
dle ( page 95).
Y
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear.
i
If you brake the vehicle or stop without
shifting down, the automatic transmission
Version: 2.11.8.1
will shift down to a gear that will allow the
vehicle to accelerate or pull away again.
Kickdown
You can also use kickdown for maximum
acceleration in manual drive program M.
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
X
pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
Shift back up once the desired speed is
X
reached.
i
If you apply full throttle, the automatic
transmission shifts up to the next gear
when the maximum engine speed is
reached. This prevents the engine from
overrevving.
Instrument cluster
Points to remember
You will find an illustration of the instrument
cluster in the "At a glance" section
( page 25).
Y
G
Risk of accident
No further messages can be displayed if the
instrument cluster and/or the multi-function
display fails.
This means that you will not see information
about the driving situation, such as the speed,
outside temperature, warning/indicator
lamps, display messages or system failures.
The vehicle's handling characteristics may be
affected. Adjust your driving style and speed
accordingly.
Immediately consult a qualified specialist
workshop which has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for
this purpose. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-related systems must be
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.