2011 Mercedes GL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 158

156 Automatic transmission Restricting the shift range X Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter. The shift range is restricted. Driving and parking i In order to prevent the engine from overrevving, the automatic transmission does not shift down when the engine speed is too high. i If the maximum engine speed for the shift range is reached and you continue to accelerate, the automatic transmission shifts up in order to prevent the engine from overrevving, even if the shift range is restricted. Derestricting the shift range X Pull the right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter. The shift range is derestricted. Clearing the shift range restriction X Pull and hold the right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter until D is shown again in the multifunction display. The automatic transmission shifts from the current shift range directly to D. Selecting the ideal shift range X Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter and hold it in position. The automatic transmission shifts to the gear which allows ideal acceleration and deceleration. To do this, the automatic transmission shifts down one or more gears.