2005 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 49

Getting started Driving Automatic transmission Starting Place the gear selector lever in position P. Do not depress the accelerator. Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts ( page 35). Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps: Turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 0 and repeat starting procedure. Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery. Get a jump start ( page 354). If the engine does not start after several starting attempts, there could be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. i You can also use the "touch-start" function. Turn the SmartKey to position 3 and release it again immediately. The engine then starts automatically. Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission Depress the brake pedal. The gear selector lever lock is released. For information on turning off the engine, see "Turning off engine" ( page 58). P Park position with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information, see "Automatic transmission" ( page 148). 49