Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Changing gear - Automatic transmission - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GLK-Class: 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()
  • the position of the accelerator pedal
  • the road speed
    Transmission positions
    Park position Do not shift the transmission into position P() unless the vehicle is stationary. The parking lock should not be used as a brake when parking. In addition to engaging the parking lo ...

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