Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual page 119

When gearshift recommendation : appears
X
on the multifunction display, pull the right-
hand steering wheel paddle shifter
( page 114).
Y
The automatic transmission shifts to recom-
mended gear ;.
Downshifting
Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
X
shifter ( page 114).
Y
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear.
If you slow down or stop without shifting down,
the automatic transmission automatically shifts
down.
Problems with the automatic transmission
Problem
The transmission has
problems shifting gear.
The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no lon-
ger changes gear.
You hear a warning tone. You have:
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The transmission is losing oil.
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
X
immediately.
The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only possible to shift into second gear and reverse gear.
Stop the vehicle.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position g in the ignition lock.
X
Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
X
Shift the transmission to position D or R.
X
If D is selected, the transmission shifts into second gear; if R is
selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear.
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
X
immediately.
switched off the engine
R
opened the driver's door
R
not shifted the selector lever to position P
R
Shift the selector lever to position P.
X
Automatic transmission
Selecting the optimal gear for maxi-
mum acceleration
Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
X
shifter until the transmission selects the opti-
mum gear according to the speed.
Switching off the manual drive program
All vehicles (except Mercedes‑AMG vehi-
X
cles): press the program selector button
repeatedly until E or S is shown in the multi-
function display.
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles: press the program
X
selector button repeatedly until C or S is
shown in the multifunction display.
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