Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2018, Owner'S Manual

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j Park position
k Reverse gear
i Neutral
h Drive position
Engaging reverse gear R
#
Depress the brake pedal and push the
DIRECT SELECT lever upwards past the first
point of resistance.
The transmission position display shows k
in the multifunction display.
% In LOW RANGE off-road gear, you can shift
from h to k and from i to k without
having to depress the brake pedal.
Engaging neutral N
#
Depress the brake pedal and push the
DIRECT SELECT lever up or down to the first
point of resistance.
The transmission position display shows i
in the multifunction display.
Subsequently releasing the brake pedal will
allow you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push
it or tow it away.
Proceed as follows if you want the automatic
transmission to remain in neutral i i even if
the ignition is switched off:
#
start the vehicle.
#
depress the brake pedal and engage neutral
i .
#
release the brake pedal.
#
switch off the ignition.
The message N permanently active Risk of vehi-
cle rolling appears in the instrument cluster.
% If you then exit the vehicle leaving the key in
the vehicle, the automatic transmission
remains in neutral i .
Engaging park position P
#
Observe the notes on parking the vehicle
(
/
page 168).
#
Depress the brake pedal until the vehicle is
stationary.
#
When the vehicle is stationary, press button
j .
Park position is only engaged when the
transmission position display j is shown in
the multifunction display. If no transmission
position display j appears, secure the vehi‐
cle to prevent it from rolling away.
154 Driving and parking