Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the
individual gears automatically when it is in
transmission position D. This automatic
gearshifting behavior is determined by:
• a shift range restriction, if selected
• the selected drive program E/S or, for AMG vehicles, C/S/M
• the position of the accelerator pedal
• the road speed
See also:
Seat belt
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and Solutions
After starting
the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds.
The seat belt warning lam ...
Winter tires
At temperatures below 45 °F (+7
°C), use
winter tires or all-season tires. Both types of
tire are identified by the M+S marking.
Only winter tires bearing the
snowflake
symbol in addition ...
Ride & Handling
The GL has a unibody frame — rare among full-size SUVs — and its
four-wheel-independent air suspension swaps traditional coil springs for
inflatable air bladders. Ride height can be varied to enha ...