Mercedes-Benz 2003 G 500 Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Transfer case
̈ Press upper half 1 (“LOW”) of the
transfer case switch.
Once the shift is complete, gear
position L is displayed in the transfer
case indicator.
̈ Put gear selector in D.
Switching from LOW to HIGH
̈ Press lower half 2 (“HIGH”) of the
transfer case switch.
Once the shift is complete, gear
position H is displayed in the transfer
case indicator.
̈ Put gear selector in D.
Messages in the multifunction display
If a shift was not completed and the multi-
function display shows one of the following
messages:
ț
TC SHIFT CONDITIONS NOT FULFILLED
The shift does not occur. At least one
shift condition was not met.
̈ Repeat the shift procedure.
ț
TC IN NEUTRAL
The shift does not occur. The transfer
case is in neutral. The gear position N
is displayed in the transfer case
indicator 1.
̈ Repeat the shift procedure.
ț
TC SHIFT – CANCELLED
The shift did not take place.
̈ Repeat the shift procedure.
ț
TRANSFER CASE – VISIT WORKSHOP!
There is a malfunction in the system.
̈ Have the vehicle checked at your au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (
page 266).
!
The shift procedure can only be per-
formed when:
ț The engine is running.
ț The selector lever for the automatic
transmission is in position N.
ț The vehicle speed does not exceed
40 mph (70 km/h).
Warning! G
If TC is in neutral, transmission position P
will not hold vehicle. The parking brake must
be applied to hold vehicle in place.
i
If the SmartKey is in starter switch
position 0 or 1, an alarm will sound if
the transfer case is in position N and
the driver’s door is opened.
Engage transfer case to gear position
HIGH or LOW.