Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual page 149

the automatic transmission is in selector
R
lever position N.
you are driving no faster than 25 mph
R
(40 km/h).
You could otherwise damage the transfer
case.
X
Push the transfer case switch to LOW.
When the shift procedure is complete, the
L
transfer case position appears in the
multifunction display.
X
Shift the transmission to position D.
From LOW to HIGH
! Only carry out the gear selection if:
the engine is running.
R
the vehicle is rolling.
R
the automatic transmission is in selector
R
lever position N.
you are driving no faster than 43 mph
R
(70 km/h).
You could otherwise damage the transfer
case.
X
Push the transfer case switch to HIGH.
When the shift procedure is complete, the
H
transfer case position appears in the
multifunction display.
If the gear change is not completed, the
following messages could appear in the
display:
TC shift conditions not fulfilled
R
You have not met one or more shift
conditions.
TC in neutral
R
The transfer case has canceled the gear
change process and is in N. The
case position appears in the multifunction
display.
G
WARNING
If the transfer case is in Neutral, the park
position P of the automatic transmission will
not hold the vehicle. The parking brake must
be engaged to hold the vehicle in place.
TC shift procedure canceled
R
The transfer case has not performed the
gear change process.
X
Carry out the gear change process again.
Make sure to meet all conditions for
changing gears.
Transfer case Consult workshop
R
There is a malfunction in the transfer case.
X
Do not shift the transfer case.
X
Have the vehicle checked as soon as
possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
Shifting to neutral
G
WARNING
If the transfer case is in Neutral, the park
position P of the automatic transmission will
not hold the vehicle. The parking brake must
be engaged to hold the vehicle in place.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
Apply the parking brake.
X
Depress the brake pedal.
X
Move the selector lever to
position N (
X
Push the transfer case switch to LOW for
about 30 seconds.
When the shift procedure is complete, the
N
transfer case position appears in the
multifunction display.
i If the transfer case is in N, the SmartKey
is in the ignition lock and you open the
N
transfer
driver's door, the
appears in the multifunction display. If you
then release the parking brake, a warning
tone will sound.
Off-road driving systems
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TC in neutral
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