Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner's Manual page 97

Problems with the automatic transmission
Problem
The transmission has
problems shifting gear.
The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no
longer changes gear.
You hear a warning
tone.
Releasing the parking lock manually
If a fault occurs, you can release the selector
lever lock manually to move it out of position
P to, for example, tow the vehicle.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The transmission is losing oil.
X
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately.
The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only possible to shift into second gear and reverse gear.
X
Stop.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock.
X
Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
X
Shift the transmission to position D or R.
If D is selected, the transmission shifts into second gear; if R is
selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear.
X
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately.
You have:
switched off the engine
R
opened the driver's door
R
not moved the selector lever to position P
R
X
Move the selector lever to P.
Automatic transmission
X
Apply the parking brake.
X
Press marking : down to the stop and
hold.
The selector lever can now be moved freely
until it is returned to position P.
ADR (working speed governor)
ADR prevents a reduction in engine speed,
e.g. when the alternator is under high load.
The switches are located on the centre con-
sole.
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