Starting Procedure; Pulling Away; Automatic Transmission - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Driving
140
Remove the SmartKey when the engine is
X
switched off.
The starter battery could otherwise be
discharged.
If you cannot turn the SmartKey in the ignition
lock, the starter battery may not be charged
sufficiently.
Check the starter battery and charge it if
X
necessary (
Y
or
Jump-start the vehicle (
X
i
You can only remove the SmartKey if:
the SmartKey is in position 0 in the
R
ignition lock.
the automatic transmission selector
R
lever is in P.
Starting the engine
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces
without sufficient ventilation.
G WARNING
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your
health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause
unconsciousness and possible death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas (such
as a garage) which are not properly ventilated.
If you think that exhaust gas fumes are
entering the vehicle while driving, have the
cause determined and corrected
immediately. If you must drive under these
conditions, drive only with at least one
window fully open at all times.
! Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
page 301).
page 303).
Y

Starting procedure

Shift the automatic transmission to
X
position P.
The transmission position display in the
multifunction display shows P.
i
For further information about the
automatic transmission, see
( page 145).
Y
i
If you depress the brake when starting the
engine, pedal travel is unusually long and
there is less pedal resistance.
Make sure that the parking brake is
X
applied.
Turn the SmartKey to position 3 in the
X
ignition lock ( page 139) and release it as
Y
soon as the engine is running.
i
You can also use the touch-start function.
To do this, turn the SmartKey to position 3
( page 139) and release it immediately.
Y
The engine then starts automatically.

Pulling away

Automatic transmission

G
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position D or
R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There
is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position D or R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate.
! Only shift the automatic transmission to
reverse gear R or park position P when the
vehicle is stationary. Otherwise, the
automatic transmission could be damaged.
! Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while depressing the brake pedal. This
impairs engine performance and results in
premature wear on the brake system and
drivetrain.