Releasing The Parking Lock Manually; Malfunction - Mercedes-Benz 2011 G-Class Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission
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Problems with the automatic transmission
Problem
The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no
longer changes gear.
You hear a warning
tone.

Releasing the parking lock manually

In the event of a malfunction, it is possible to
release the selector lever lock manually to
move it out of position P, e.g. if you wish to
have the vehicle towed.
X
Apply the parking brake.
X
Insert a suitable implement : into the
opening protected by the flap.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only possible to shift into second gear and reverse gear.
X
Stop the vehicle.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock.
X
Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting the engine.
X
Shift the transmission to position D or R.
If D is selected, the transmission shifts into second gear; if R is
selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear.
X
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Service Center,
immediately.
You have:
switched off the engine
R
opened the driver's door
R
not moved the selector lever to position P
R
X
Move the selector lever to P.
X
Press implement : downwards and
simultaneously move the selector lever out
of position P.
X
Remove implement :.
The selector lever can now be moved freely
until it is returned to position P.
i The protective flap only closes completely
if you briefly press to selector lever towards
D-.
Transfer case
General notes
The vehicle has permanent all-wheel drive.
The front and rear axles are being constantly
driven.
For further information on driving off-road,
see ( Y page 142).