Mercedes-Benz G 500, Operator'S Manual

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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Effect
The SmartKey can only be
removed from the starter switch
with the gear selector lever in
position
P . With the SmartKey
removed, the gear selector lever
is locked in position
P .
If the vehicle’s electrical system
is malfunctioning, the gear
selector lever could remain
locked in position
P
(
컄
page 290).
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Reverse gear
Place gear selector lever in
position
R only when vehicle is
stopped.
Effect
ë
Neutral
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive axle. When
the brakes are released, the
vehicle can be moved freely
(pushed or towed).
Do not engage N while driving
except:
앫
to coast when vehicle is in
danger of skidding (e.g. on
icy roads) when the ESP is
deactivated or malfunction-
ing
앫
when you have to shift the
transfer case
ê
Drive
The transmission shifts
automatically. All five forward
gears are available.
!
Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any
other reason with gear selector lever
in
N can result in transmission damage
that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Warning!
G
Getting out of your vehicle with the gear se-
lector lever not fully engaged in position
P is
dangerous. Also, position P alone is not in-
tended to or capable of preventing your ve-
hicle from moving, possibly hitting people or
objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to position
P (
컄
page 51).
When parked on an incline, turn the front
wheels towards the road curb.
Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.