Driving and parking, Automatic transmission – Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2014 Owners Manual User Manual

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Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M

M Solutions

The coolant

temperature gauge

shows a value above

248 ‡(120 †). A

display message may

also appear in the

multifunction display

and a warning tone may

sound.

The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine

is no longer being cooled sufficiently.

X

Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant

to cool down.

X

Check the coolant level (

Y

page 285). Observe the warning

notes as you do so and add coolant if necessary.

If the coolant level is correct, the radiator fan may be faulty. The

coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled

sufficiently.

X

At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡ (120 †), drive to the

nearest qualified specialist workshop.

X

Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in

mountainous terrain and start/stop traffic.

Automatic transmission

Important safety notes

G

WARNING

If the engine speed is above the idling speed

and you engage transmission position D or

R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There

is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position D or R,

always firmly depress the brake pedal and do

not simultaneously accelerate.

G

WARNING

The automatic transmission switches to

neutral position N when you switch off the

engine. The vehicle may roll away. There is a

risk of an accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch

to parking position P. Prevent the parked

vehicle from rolling away by applying the

parking brake.

i

Bear in mind that the power transmission

between the engine and the transmission

is interrupted when the engine is switched

off. For this reason, shift the automatic

transmission to P when the engine is

switched off and the vehicle is at a

standstill. Apply the parking brake to

prevent the vehicle from rolling away.

Selector lever

Overview of transmission positions
!

If the engine speed is too high or if the

vehicle is rolling, do not shift the

transmission directly from D to R, from R

to D or directly to P.
Do not open the driver's door while the

vehicle is in motion. At low speeds in

transmission position D or R, park position

P is otherwise engaged automatically.
The transmission could be damaged.

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