Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz Unimog Operating Instructions Manual

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Telligent
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You can shift up or down by single reverse
gears in succession while reversing:
X
Pull the multifunction lever up briefly (to
shift up) ; or push it down briefly (to shift
down) =.
The gear change is complete when the next
higher or next lower reverse gear appears
in the on-board computer display.
Shifting to the reverse gears while the vehicle
is in motion is only possible at suitable engine
speeds or driving speeds. If the vehicle speed
is too high, a warning tone will sound. The
selected reverse gear is not engaged. The
transmission control only selects permissible
reverse gears.
Rapid changes of direction
At speeds of up to approximately 30 km/h,
you can preselect a reverse or forward gear
while driving.
To change the direction of travel
X
Turn the direction switch to the h (drive/
forward gear) or k (reverse gear) posi-
tion :.
From the 1st forward gear, the 1st reverse
gear is preselected, and vice versa.
From the 2nd forward gear, the 2nd reverse
gear is preselected, and vice versa.
From the 3rd or higher forward gear, the
3rd reverse gear is selected.
From the 3rd or higher reverse gear, the 3rd
forward gear is selected.
The gear is engaged as soon as the vehicle
nears standstill and the clutch pedal is
automatic gearshift
entirely depressed. The gear change is
complete when the on-board computer dis-
play shows the gear.
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Telligent automatic gearshift

Important safety notes

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WARNING
If there is a loss of pressure or insufficient
reservoir pressure in the transmission/clutch
circuit, you can no longer shift gears. There is
a risk of an accident.
Do not pull away, or stop the vehicle as soon
as possible, paying attention to road and traf-
fic conditions. Secure the vehicle against roll-
ing away, e.g. with the parking brake. Have
the compressed-air system repaired at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Multifunction lever and gear indicator
General notes
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The Telligent automatic gearshift transmis-
sion has eight forward gears and six reverse
gears.
When driving, the transmission control con-
trols clutch and gear operation, e.g. when:
pulling away
R
manoeuvring
R
changing gear
R
stopping the vehicle
R
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If the Telligent automatic gearshift malfunc-
tions, it is possible to continue driving in
backup drive mode ( Y
Do not let the engine speed drop below the
minimum engine speed of 720 rpm.
page 120).