Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2011 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 130)

R the automatic transmission is in selector
lever position
N.
R
you are driving no faster than 25 mph
(40 km/h).
You could otherwise damage the transfer
case.
X Push the transfer case switch to LOW.
When the shift procedure is complete, the
L transfer case position appears in the
multifunction display.
X Shift the transmission to position D.
From LOW to HIGH
! Only carry out the gear selection if:
R
the engine is running.
R
the vehicle is rolling.
R
the automatic transmission is in selector
lever position
N.
R
you are driving no faster than 43 mph
(70 km/h).
You could otherwise damage the transfer
case.
X Push the transfer case switch to HIGH.
When the shift procedure is complete, the
H transfer case position appears in the
multifunction display.
If the gear change is not completed, the
following messages could appear in the
display:
R
TC Shift Conditions Not Fulfilled
You have not met one or more shift
conditions.
R
TC In Neutral
The transfer case has canceled the gear
change process and is in
N. The N transfer
case position appears in the multifunction
display.
G Warning!
If the transfer case is in Neutral, the park
position P of the automatic transmission will
not hold the vehicle. The parking brake must
be engaged to hold the vehicle in place.
R
TC Shift Procedure Canceled
The transfer case has not performed the
gear change process.
X Carry out the gear change process again.
Make sure to meet all conditions for
changing gears.
R
Transfer Case Service Required
There is a malfunction in the transfer case.
X Do not shift the transfer case.
X Have the vehicle checked at a qualified
specialist workshop as soon as possible,
e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Shifting to neutral
G
Warning!
If the transfer case is in Neutral, the park
position P of the automatic transmission will
not hold the vehicle. The parking brake must
be engaged to hold the vehicle in place.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Depress the brake pedal.
X Move the selector lever to
position
N ( Y page 122).
X Push the transfer case switch to LOW for
about 30 seconds.
When the shift procedure is complete, the
N transfer case position appears in the
multifunction display.
i If the transfer case is in N, the SmartKey
is in the ignition lock and you open the
driver's door, the
TC In Neutral message
appears in the multifunction display. If you
then release the parking brake, a warning
tone will sound.
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Automatic transmission
Driving and parking