Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
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Effect
Effect
Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any
other reason with gear selector lever
in N can result in transmission damage
that is not covered by the
The SmartKey can only be
removed from the starter switch
with the gear selector lever in
position P. With the SmartKey
removed, the gear selector lever
is locked in position P.
ë Neutral
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive axle. When
the brakes are released, the
vehicle can be moved freely
(pushed or towed).
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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If the vehicle’s electrical system
is malfunctioning, the gear
selector lever could remain
locked in position P
Warning!
Do not engage N while driving
except:
Getting out of your vehicle with the gear se-
lector lever not fully engaged in position P is
dangerous. Also, position P alone is not in-
tended to or capable of preventing your ve-
hicle from moving, possibly hitting people or
objects.
ț
to coast when vehicle is in
danger of skidding (e.g. on
icy roads) when the ESP is
deactivated or malfunction-
ing
(୴ page 290).
í Reverse gear
Place gear selector lever in
position R only when vehicle is
stopped.
ț
when you have to shift the
transfer case
Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to position P (୴ page 51).
ê Drive
When parked on an incline, turn the front
wheels towards the road curb.
The transmission shifts
automatically. All five forward
gears are available.
Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz G-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes Benz W463, Mercedes-Benz G500, Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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