Mercedes-Benz G-Class G461 Owner's Manual page 79

Starting the engine
Before starting the engine, make sure
that the selector lever is in position P.
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The engine can also be started if the selec-
tor lever is in shift position N.
Apply the handbrake.
To start: turn the key to position 2 in
the ignition lock ( page 55).
The preglow indicator lamp q in the
instrument cluster comes on.
As soon as the preglow indicator lamp
q has gone out, turn the key to po-
sition 3 and then let go of it.
The engine starts automatically. If after
a given time the engine has not started,
the starting procedure is terminated
automatically. You can terminate the
starting procedure manually at any
time.
To interrupt the starting procedure:
Turn the key to position 0 in the igni-
tion lock.
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You can start the engine without preglow if
the engine is warm.
Pulling away
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Only select reverse gear when the vehicle is
stationary. Otherwise, you could damage the au-
tomatic transmission.
Only drive at high engine speeds once the engine
has warmed up. This protects the engine.
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You can only move the selector lever to the
required position when you depress the brake
pedal. Only then is the selector lever lock can-
celled.
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
The selector lever lock will be released.
Release the handbrake.
The ! handbrake indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out.
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Driving and parking
Move the selector lever to D or R.
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Wait for the shift process to complete be-
fore pulling away.
Release the brake pedal.
Accelerate carefully.
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After a cold start, the automatic transmis-
sion will shift at a higher engine speed. This helps
the catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature more quickly.
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