Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2010 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 93)

Effect
B Park position
Shift the automatic transmission
into park position
P only when the
vehicle is stopped. The park
position is not intended to serve as
a brake when the vehicle is parked.
Rather, the driver should always
engage the parking brake in
addition to shifting the automatic
transmission into park position
P to
secure the vehicle.
The SmartKey can only be removed
from the starter switch with the
gear selector lever in park position
P. With the SmartKey removed from
the starter switch, the gear selector
lever is locked in park position
P.
If the vehicle’s electrical system is
malfunctioning, the gear selector
lever could remain locked in park
position
P. To unlock the gear
selector lever manually, see
“Manually unlocking the gear
selector lever” (
Y page 230).
C Reverse gear
Shift the automatic transmission
into reverse gear
R only when the
vehicle is stopped.
Effect
A Neutral position
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive axle. When the
brakes are released, the vehicle can
be moved freely (pushed or towed).
To avoid damage to the
transmission, never shift the
automatic transmission into neutral
position
N while driving.
Exceptions:
R If the ESP ® is deactivated or
malfunctioning, shift the
automatic transmission into
neutral position
N if the vehicle is
in danger of skidding.
R
Shift the automatic transmission
into neutral position
N if you have
to shift the transfer case.
! Coasting the vehicle, or driving
for any other reason with the
automatic transmission in
neutral position
N can result in
transmission damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
7 Drive position
The automatic transmission shifts
automatically. All forward gears are
available.
Driving tips
Kickdown
Use the kickdown when you want maximum
acceleration.
X Depress the accelerator pedal past the
point of resistance.
Depending on the engine speed the
automatic transmission shifts into a lower
gear.
Automatic transmission
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