Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2013 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 201)

HIGH
RANGE
Position for all normal on-
road driving conditions.
LOW
RANGE
Low-range position for
driving off-road.
Also for use on steep uphill
or downhill gradients,
especially when towing a
trailer.
The vehicle travels around
half the speed of on-road
driving range
HIGH RANGE.
The tractive power is
correspondingly higher.
Shifting the transfer case
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When the transfer case is in the neutral
position, power transmission to the driven
wheels is interrupted. As a result, the vehicle
could roll away. There is a risk of an accident.
Secure the vehicle with the parking brake, and
on uphill or downhill gradients, also secure it
with a device such as a wheel chock.
G WARNING
When the transfer case is in the neutral
position, power transmission to the driven
wheels is interrupted. As a result, the vehicle
could roll away. There is a risk of an accident.
Secure the vehicle with the parking brake, and
on uphill or downhill gradients, also secure it
with a device such as a wheel chock.
Always wait for the gear change process from
HIGH RANGE to LOW RANGE and from
LOW RANGE to HIGH RANGE to complete.
Do not turn off the engine while changing gear
and do not shift the automatic transmission
to another gear.
General notes
: Current shift range
: Indicator lamp
; LOW RANGE button
Switching on the off-road gear ratio
! Only carry out the gear selection if:
R
the engine is running.
R
the vehicle is rolling.
R the automatic transmission is in selector
lever position
N.
R
you are driving no faster than 25 mph
(40 km/h).
You could otherwise damage the transfer
case.
Off-road driving systems
199
Driving and parking
Z