2005 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 151
2005 Mercedes G-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear selector lever position Effect Effect The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P. With the SmartKey removed, the gear selector lever is locked in position P. If the vehicle's electrical system is malfunctioning, the gear selector lever could remain locked in position P ( page 327). Effect ë Neutral No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle. When the brakes are released, the vehicle can be moved freely (pushed or towed). Do not engage N while driving except: to coast when vehicle is in danger of skidding (e.g. on icy roads) when the ESP is deactivated or malfunctioning when you have to shift the transfer case ì Park position Gear selector lever position when the vehicle is parked. Place gear selector lever in position P only when vehicle is stopped. The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked. Rather, the driver should always set the parking brake in addition to placing the gear selector lever in position P to secure the vehicle. í Reverse gear Place gear selector lever in position R only when vehicle is stopped. ê Drive The transmission shifts automatically. All five forward gears are available. 151