2007 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 57

Getting started Driving i Once the vehicle is in motion, the automatic central locking system engages and the locking knobs drop down. The automatic door lock feature can be deactivated ( page 155). You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. Warning! G Switching on headlamps Low beam headlamps The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel. After a cold start, the transmission shifts at a higher engine revolution. This allows the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature earlier. Warning! It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of P or 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 in 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. G ! Do not run cold engine at high engine speed. Running a cold engine at high engine speed may shorten the service life of the engine. ! Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brakes reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. Exterior lamp switch On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control. 1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B. The low beam headlamp indicator lamp B in the instrument cluster comes on ( page 26). For more information, see "Driving instructions" ( page 245). For information on off-road driving, see "Off-road driving" ( page 253). 56