Automatic Drive Program - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission
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gearshift program appears in the
multifunction display.
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Only change from automatic drive
program E or S to manual drive program
M when the vehicle is stationary.
Steering wheel paddle shifters
In the automatic drive program, you can
restrict or derestrict the shift range by using
steering wheel paddle shifters : and ;
( page 150).
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In the manual drive program you can change
gears manually using steering wheel paddle
shifters : and ;(
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You can only change gear with the
steering wheel paddle shifters when the
transmission is in position D.

Automatic drive program

Drive program E (drive program C on AMG
vehicles) is characterized by the following:
comfort-oriented engine and transmission
R
settings
optimal fuel consumption resulting from
R
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner
the vehicle pulling away more gently in
R
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully
page 151).
Y
increased sensitivity. This improves driving
R
stability on slippery road surfaces, for
example
the automatic transmission shifting up
R
sooner. This results in the vehicle being
driven at lower engine speeds and the
wheels being less likely to spin
Drive program S is characterized by the
following:
sporty engine and transmission settings
R
the vehicle pulling away in first gear
R
the automatic transmission shifting up
R
later
the fuel consumption possibly being higher
R
as a result of the later automatic
transmission shift points
Shift ranges
Introduction
When the automatic transmission is in
position D, it is possible to restrict or
derestrict the shift range.
The shift range selected is shown in the
multifunction display. The automatic
transmission shifts only as far as the selected
gear.
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
downhill stretches.