G-Class Owner's Manual - Mercedes G-Class, G-Wagon, G500, G55 ...

Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
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The transmission shifts up, even if the
shift range has been restricted, if the
maximum engine speed for the shift
range is reached and you continue to
accelerate. The engine could otherwise
overrev.
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If the transfer case is in the LOW offroad
position, the automatic transmission
will not shift up automatically
when it reaches the engine speed limit
for that range. There is a danger of engine
damage.
It must be ensured that the permissible
engine speed is not exceeded.
The shift range changes to the currently
engaged gear if you press and hold the selector
lever to the right or left.
é The automatic transmission
shifts as far as fourth gear only.
è The automatic transmission
shifts as far as third gear only.
The braking effect of the engine
can be utilised in this position.
Nur fuer internen Gebrauch
ç The automatic transmission
shifts as far as second gear
only. For braking on steep
downhill gradients and for
driving:
on steep mountain roads
in mountainous terrain
in arduous driving conditions
æ The automatic transmission
only works in first gear.
For braking on extremely
steep downhill gradients and
long downhill mountain roads.