Mercedes-Benz 2003 G 55 AMG - Manual (Page 136)

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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
The current selector lever position and the
transfer case position (HIGH or LOW) ap-
pear in the tachometer display.
1 Transfer case display
2 Selector lever position/gear range
When the selector lever is in position D,
you can influence transmission shifting by
ț limiting the gear range
ț changing gears yourself
One-touch gearshifting
Even with an automatic transmission, you
can change the gears yourself when the
selector lever is in position D.
Downshifting
̈ Briefly press the selector lever to the
left in the D– direction.
The transmission will shift from the current
gear to the next lower gear. This action si-
multaneously limits the gear range of the
transmission (
୴ page 137).
Upshifting
̈ Briefly press the selector lever to the
right in the D+ direction.
The transmission will shift from the current
gear to the next higher gear as permitted
by the shift program. This action simulta-
neously extends the gear range of the
transmission.
Warning!
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It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out
of P or N if the engine speed is higher than
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the
brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate
quickly forward or reverse. You could lose
control of the vehicle and hit someone or
something. Only shift into gear when the en-
gine is idling normally and when your right
foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
Warning!
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On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi-
cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre-
vent this type of loss of control.
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To avoid overrevving the engine when
the selector lever is moved to the
D– direction, the transmission will not
shift to a lower gear if the engine's
max. speed would be exceeded.