2011 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 126

124 Automatic transmission Restricting the shift range X Driving and parking Press the selector lever to the left towards D-. The automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear, depending on the gear currently selected. This also restricts the shift range. : Shift range selected ; Current transfer case position i If the engine exceeds the maximum engine speed when shifting down, the automatic transmission protects against engine damage by not shifting down. i If the maximum engine speed for the shift range is reached and you continue to accelerate, the automatic transmission shifts up in order to prevent the engine from overrevving, even if the shift range is restricted. Derestricting the shift range X Selected shift range : and current transfer case position ; are shown in the cluster multifunction display. The automatic transmission shifts only as far as the selected gear. ! When the transfer case is in the off-road driving position LOW range, the automatic transmission does not shift up, even when the engine has reached the overrevving limit. There is then a risk of engine damage. Make sure that you do not exceed the maximum permissible engine speed. Driving situations = 5 You can use the engine's braking effect. To use the braking effect of the engine on downhill gradients and for driving: Ron Rin Briefly press the selector lever to the right towards D+. The automatic transmission shifts up to the next gear, depending on the shift range selected. This also derestricts the shift range. Clearing the shift range restriction X steep mountain roads mountainous terrain Rin arduous conditions 4 To use the braking effect of the engine on extremely steep downhill gradients and on long downhill stretches Press and hold the selector lever towards D+ until D is shown once more in the multifunction display. The automatic transmission shifts from the current shift range directly to D. Selecting the ideal shift range X Press the selector lever to the left towards D- and hold it in position. The automatic transmission shifts to the gear which allows optimum acceleration and deceleration. To do this, the automatic transmission shifts down one or more gears. i The automatic transmission cannot shift down beyond second gear. To shift into first