Mercedes-Benz G 550, Operator'S Manual

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Selector lever
Overview of transmission positions
Selector lever
P
Park position with selector lever lock
R
Reverse gear
N
Neutral
D
Drive
Transmission position display
:
Transmission position/shift range
;
Transfer case position
Current shift range
:
and current transfer
case position
;
are shown in the instrument
cluster display.
! If the transmission position display in the
multifunction display is not working, you
should pull away carefully to check whether
the desired transmission position is
engaged. Select transmission position
D.
Do not restrict the shift range.
Displays on the cover beside the selector
lever also indicate the current position of the
selector lever.
The displays light up when the SmartKey is
inserted into the ignition lock. The displays go
out when the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock.
When the selector lever is in position
D, you
can influence the gearshifts made by the
automatic transmission by:
R
restricting the shift range
R
changing gear yourself
Transmission positions
B
Park position
Do not shift the transmission into
position
P(
Y
page 134) unless the
vehicle is stationary. The parking
lock should not be used as a brake
when parking. In addition to
engaging the parking lock, you
must always apply the parking
brake to secure the vehicle.
i The SmartKey can only be
removed if the transmission is in
position
P. When there is no
SmartKey in the ignition lock, the
selector lever is locked in
position
P.
If the vehicle electronics are
malfunctioning, the selector lever
may be locked in position
P. To
release a locked selector lever, see
"Manual override of parking lock"
(
Y
page 126).
Have the vehicle electronics
checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
C
Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission to
R
when the vehicle is stationary.
122
Automatic transmission
Driving and parking