2005 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 154

Controls in detail Transfer case For more information on off-road driving, see "Off-road driving" ( page 223). Gear range H L HIGH Road position LOW Off-road position This position is intended for driving off-road and step gradients. The transmission will not upshift automatically to the next higher gear range when driving at the rpm limit. The transfer case supports the engine's driving force (approx. 1/ speed). Output is therefore 2 increased. N Neutral No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle. 1 Transfer case indicator 2 Gear range indicator Transfer case indicator 1 in the multifunction display shows the gear position of the transfer case. Switching transfer case The switch is located in the center console. Switching from HIGH to LOW ! The shift procedure can only be performed when: The engine is running. The gear selector lever for the automatic transmission is in position N. The vehicle is not at standstill. The vehicle speed does not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Press upper half ("LOW") of the transfer case switch. Once the shift is complete, gear position L is displayed in the transfer case indicator. i If the shift procedure does not take place press upper half ("LOW") of the transfer case switch again. Put gear selector in D. 154