Accelerator Position; Emergency Operation (Limp Home Mode) - Mercedes-Benz 2004 G 500 Operator's Manual

Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, and lock
the vehicle. Do not leave children unattend-
ed in the vehicle, or with access to an un-
locked vehicle. Children could move the
gear selector lever from position P, which
could result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
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Accelerator position

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Your driving style influences the transmis-
sion's shifting behavior:
Less throttle Earlier upshifting
More throttle Later upshifting
Kickdown
Use kickdown when you want maximum
acceleration.
Press the accelerator past the point of
resistance.
The transmission shifts into a lower
gear.
Ease on the accelerator when you have
reached the desired speed.
The transmission shifts up again.
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode)
If vehicle acceleration worsens or the
transmission no longer shifts, the trans-
mission is most likely operating in limp
home (emergency operation) mode. In this
mode, only 2nd gear and reverse gear can
be activated.
Stop the vehicle.
Move gear selector lever to P.
Turn off the engine.
Wait at least ten seconds before re-
starting.
Restart the engine.
Move gear selector lever to position D
(for second gear) or R.
Have the transmission checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.