2011 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 125

Automatic transmission A Neutral No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive wheels. Releasing the brakes will allow you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push it or tow it. Do not shift the transmission to N while driving. Otherwise, the automatic transmission could be damaged. If ESP® is deactivated or faulty: only shift the transmission to position N if the vehicle is in danger of skidding, e.g. on icy roads. If you want to engage the transfer case, shift briefly into N (Y page 126). 123 Driving tips Accelerator pedal position Your style of driving influences how the automatic transmission shifts gear: Rlittle Rmore throttle: early upshifts throttle: late upshifts Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration. X ! Rolling in neutral N can damage the drive train. 7 Drive The automatic transmission changes gear automatically. All forward gears are available. Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point. The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed. X Ease off the accelerator pedal once the desired speed is reached. The automatic transmission shifts back up. Working on the vehicle G Warning When working on the vehicle, engage the parking brake and shift AUTOTRONIC into park position P. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. Changing gears The automatic transmission shifts to the individual gears automatically when it is in transmission position D. This automatic gearshifting behavior is determined by: Ra Shift ranges Introduction When the automatic transmission is in position D, it is possible to restrict or derestrict the shift range (Y page 123). shift range restriction, if selected position of the transfer case (HIGH or LOW) Rthe position of the accelerator pedal Rthe road speed Rthe Z Driving and parking