Mercedes-Benz 2005 G 500 Operator's Manual page 49

Automatic transmission
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission
P Park position with gear selector lever
lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive position
For more information, see "Automatic
transmission" ( page 148).
Starting
Place the gear selector lever in
position P.
Do not depress the accelerator.
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 3 and hold until the engine
starts ( page 35).
i
You can also use the "touch-start"
function. Turn the SmartKey to
position 3 and release it again immedi-
ately. The engine then starts automati-
cally.
Depress the brake pedal.
The gear selector lever lock is released.
For information on turning off the engine,
see "Turning off engine" ( page 58).
Getting started
Starting difficulties
If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:
Turn SmartKey in starter switch to
position 0 and repeat starting proce-
dure.
Remember that extended starting at-
tempts can drain the battery.
Get a jump start ( page 354).
If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts, there could be a mal-
function in the engine electronics or in the
fuel supply system.
Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.
Driving
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