Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Accelerator position
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode)
Your driving style influences the transmis-
sion’s shifting behavior:
If vehicle acceleration worsens or the
transmission no longer shifts, the trans-
mission is most likely operating in limp
home (emergency operation) mode. In this
mode, only 2nd gear and reverse gear can
be activated.
Less throttle
More throttle
Earlier upshifting
Later upshifting
Kickdown
Use kickdown when you want maximum
acceleration.
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Stop the vehicle.
Move gear selector lever to P.
Turn off the engine.
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Press the accelerator past the point of
resistance.
Wait at least ten seconds before re-
starting.
The transmission shifts into a lower
gear.
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Restart the engine.
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Ease on the accelerator when you have
reached the desired speed.
̈ Move gear selector lever to position D
(for second gear) or R.
The transmission shifts up again.
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Have the transmission checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz G-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz W463, Mercedes-Benz G500, Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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