Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual page 127

When the engine limiting speed is reached,
the fuel supply is cut to prevent the engine
from overrevving. Always make sure that the
engine speed does not reach the red area of
the tachometer. There is otherwise a risk of
engine damage.
To shift up: pull steering wheel paddle
X
shifter ;.
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear.
To shift down: pull steering wheel paddle
X
shifter :.
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear.
Automatic down shifting occurs when coast-
ing.
If the engine exceeds the maximum engine
speed when shifting down, the automatic
transmission protects against engine damage
by not shifting down.
Shift recommendation
Automatic transmission
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The rec-
ommended gear is shown in the multifunction
display.
If relevant gearshift recommendation :
X
appears in the multifunction display on the
instrument cluster, pull the corresponding
steering wheel paddle shifter (
The automatic transmission shifts to recom-
mended gear ;.
If relevant gearshift recommendation :
X
appears in the multifunction display in the
instrument cluster, pull the corresponding
steering wheel paddle shifter (see the Digital
Operator's Manual).
The automatic transmission shifts to recom-
mended gear ;.
Manual drive program
General information
In manual drive program M, you can perma-
nently change gear yourself by using the steer-
ing wheel paddle shifters. The transmission
must be in position D. The gear currently selec-
ted and engaged is shown in the multifunction
display.
Manual drive program M differs from drive pro-
grams E and S with regard to spontaneity,
responsiveness and smoothness of gear
changes.
Switching on the manual drive program
Shift the transmission to position D.
X
Press the program selector button repeatedly
X
until M appears in the multifunction display.
Upshifting
!
In manual drive program M, the automatic
transmission does not shift up automatically
even when the engine limiting speed for the
current gear is reached. When the engine lim-
iting speed is reached, the fuel supply is cut to
prevent the engine from overrevving. Always
make sure that the engine speed does not
reach the red area of the tachometer. There is
otherwise a risk of engine damage.
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