Mercedes-Benz ML 350, Operator'S Manual

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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Gear selector lever position
Effect
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Park position
Gear selector lever position
when the vehicle is parked. Place
gear selector lever in position
P
only when vehicle is stopped.
The park position is not intended
to serve as a brake when the
vehicle is parked. Rather, the
driver should always set the
parking brake in addition to
placing the gear selector lever in
position
P to secure the vehicle.
Effect
The key can only be removed
from the steering lock with the
gear selector lever in position
P .
With the key removed, the gear
selector lever is locked in
position
P .
If the vehicle’s electrical system
is malfunctioning, the gear
selector lever could remain
locked in position
P
(
컄
page 264).
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Reverse gear
Place gear selector lever in
position
R only when vehicle is
stopped.
Effect
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Neutral
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive axle. When
the brakes are released, the
vehicle can be moved freely
(pushed or towed).
To avoid damage to the trans-
mission, never engage
N while
driving.
If the ESP is deactivated or
malfunctioning:
Move gear selector lever to
N
only if the vehicle is in danger of
skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
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Drive
The transmission shifts
automatically. All five forward
gears are available.