2007 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 164

Controls in detail Automatic transmission i The current gear selector lever position P, R, N, or D appears in the multifunction display ( page 164). Shifting procedure The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, depending on: gear selector lever position D ( page 164) with gear ranges ( page 167) transfer case position (HIGH or LOW) ( page 170) the position of the accelerator pedal ( page 166) the vehicle speed ! Allow engine to warm up under low load use. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Shift into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is stopped. Warning! G It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of park position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal. When the gear selector lever is in drive position D, you can influence transmission shifting by: limiting the gear range changing gears manually 163