Restricting the shift range

shifter. Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter.

The automatic transmission shifts down one gear and restricts the shift range to the relevant gear.

engine speed when shifting down, the If the engine exceeds the maximum engine speed when shifting down, the automatic transmission protects against engine damage by not shifting down.

range is reached and you continue to If the maximum engine speed for the shift range is reached and you continue to accelerate, the automatic transmission shifts up in order to prevent the engine from overrevving, even if the shift range is restricted.

    See also:

    Driving Impressions
    Although it’s a lot smaller than the Hummer H1, the G500 delivers a comparably unique driving experience. It’s hard to believe that this SUV is only slightly taller than the M-Class because it con ...

    Picture settings
    Overview You can select these settings in video DVD and AUX mode. Instructions for AUX mode are detailed later. Adjusting the brightness, contrast and color Switch on video DVD mode. To sh ...

    Activating/deactivating
    The evaporator is ventilated when the airconditioning system is operated. The blower is activated automatically approximately one hour after the vehicle has been locked. The blower operates on ...