Rapid Change Of Direction - Mercedes-Benz Unimog Operating Instructions Manual

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
comes to a near standstill. The gear change
is complete when the on-board computer
display shows the gear.
Clutch pedal
General notes
! When the clutch pedal is depressed the
first time after folding it out, pressure
builds up in the clutch system. If a gear is
selected, the vehicle pulls away as the
clutch pedal is released. After folding out
the clutch pedal, release it cautiously.
If the clutch pedal is folded out, you have to
depress the clutch and change gears man-
ually to drive. Further information can be
®
Telligent automatic gearshift
found in the "Telligent
( Y page 168).
Folding out the clutch pedal
Vehicles without dual-mode steering
X
Pull release catch :.
Clutch pedal ; folds out.
X
Depress clutch pedal ; fully.
Pressure builds up in the clutch actuation
system.
Clutch pedal folded down
The
sage appears in the on-board computer dis-
play.
®
Telligent automatic gearshift switches to
manual drive program M.
X
Slowly release clutch pedal ;.
Vehicle with dual-mode steering
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gearshift" section
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