Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual page 147

Shift ranges
Introduction
When the automatic transmission is in posi-
tion D, it is possible to restrict or derestrict
the shift range.
The shift range selected is shown in the mul-
tifunction display. The automatic transmis-
sion shifts only as far as the selected gear.
Setting the shift range is not possible on AMG
vehicles.
Driving situations
= You can use the engine's braking
effect
5 The braking effect of the engine can
be utilized on downhill gradients or
when driving:
on steep mountain roads
R
in mountainous terrain
R
in arduous conditions
R
4 The braking effect of the engine can
be utilized on extremely steep
downhill gradients and long down-
hill stretches.
Restricting the shift range
Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
X
shifter ( page 144).
Y
The automatic transmission shifts down
one gear and restricts the shift range to the
relevant gear.
i
If the engine exceeds the maximum
engine speed when shifting down, the auto-
matic transmission protects against engine
damage by not shifting down.
i
If the maximum engine speed for the shift
range is reached and you continue to accel-
erate, the automatic transmission shifts up
in order to prevent the engine from over-
revving, even if the shift range is restricted.
Automatic transmission
Derestricting the shift range
Pull the right-hand steering wheel paddle
X
shifter ( page 144).
Y
The automatic transmission shifts up one
gear and restricts the shift range to the rel-
evant gear.
Clearing the shift range restriction
Pull and hold the right-hand steering wheel
X
paddle shifter ( page 144) until D is shown
Y
again in the multifunction display.
The automatic transmission shifts from the
current shift range directly to D.
Selecting the ideal shift range
Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
X
shifter ( page 144) and hold it in position.
Y
The automatic transmission shifts to the
gear which allows optimum acceleration
and deceleration. To do this, the automatic
transmission shifts down one or more
gears.
i The automatic transmission cannot shift
down beyond second gear. To shift to first
gear, you have to pull the left steering
wheel paddle shifter.
Manual drive program
General information
The manual drive program is only available on
AMG vehicles. In manual drive program M,
you can permanently change gear yourself by
using the steering wheel paddle shifters. The
transmission must be in position D. The gear
currently selected and engaged is shown in
the multifunction display.
Manual drive program M differs from drive
programs E and S with regard to spontaneity,
responsiveness and smoothness of gear
changes.
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