Driving Tips - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission
112
Transmission positions
Park position
B
This prevents the vehicle from rolling
away when stopped.
Only shift the transmission into posi-
tion P when the vehicle is stationary
( page 110). The parking lock
Y
should not be used as a brake when
parking. Always apply the parking
brake in addition to the parking lock
in order to secure the vehicle.
The SmartKey can only be removed if
the transmission is in position P.
When there is no SmartKey in the
ignition lock, the selector lever is
locked in position P.
Reverse gear
C
Only shift the transmission into posi-
tion R when the vehicle is stationary.
A !
Coasting in neutral i may
cause damage to the drive train.
Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to N
while driving. Otherwise, the auto-
matic transmission could be dam-
aged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes will allow you to
move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push
it or tow it.
®
If ESP
the vehicle is in danger of skidding
e.g. on icy roads: shift the transmis-
sion to position N.
If you engage the transfer case, shift
briefly into N(
Drive
7
The automatic transmission changes
gear automatically. All forward gears
are available.
is deactivated or faulty and
page 146).
Y
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the indi-
vidual gears automatically when it is in trans-
mission position D. This automatic gear shifting
behavior is determined by:
a shift range restriction, if selected
R
the position of the transfer case (HIGH
R
RANGE or LOW RANGE)
the position of the accelerator pedal
R
the road speed
R

Driving tips

Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
little throttle: early upshifts
R
more throttle: late upshifts
R
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
X
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to a lower
gear depending on the engine speed.
Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
X
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Kickdown is not available in the permanent man-
ual drive program on Mercedes-AMG vehicles.
Rocking the vehicle free
Rocking free by shifting back and forth between
transmission positions D and R can help to free
the vehicle if it gets stuck. The vehicle's engine
management system limits the speed to a max-
imum of 5 mph (9 km/h) when shifting back and
forth.
Shifting back and forth between transmission
positions D and R:
Move the selector lever forwards or back-
X
wards past the point of resistance.