Automatic Transmission - Mercedes-Benz GLS Owner's Manual

The following information is displayed:
the vehicle inclination in longitudinal
R
direction in percent (%)
the lateral inclination of the vehicle in
R
degrees (°)
the currently achieved score for the ongo‐
R
ing trip
a tip for the upcoming driving manoeuvre
R
To stop the display: select
#
An evaluation of the trip is displayed. It
shows the achieved score and a message, for
example Great job!.

Automatic transmission

DIRECT SELECT lever
Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever
& WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐
rect gearshifting
If the engine speed is higher than the idle
speed and you engage the transmission posi‐
tion h or k, the vehicle may accelerate
sharply.
If you engage the transmission position
#
h or k when the vehicle is at a
standstill, always depress the brake
pedal firmly and do not accelerate at
the same time.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
End trip.
due to leaving children unattended in the
vehicle
If children are left unattended in the vehicle,
they could, in particular:
open doors, thereby endangering other
R
persons or road users.
get out and be struck by oncoming traf‐
R
fic.
operate vehicle equipment and become
R
trapped, for example.
Driving and parking 209
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion by, for example:
releasing the parking brake.
R
changing the transmission position.
R
starting the vehicle.
R
Never leave children unattended in the
#
vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take
#
the key with you and lock the vehicle.
Keep the vehicle key out of the reach of
#
children.
Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch the
transmission position. The current transmission
position is displayed in the multifunction display.