Mercedes-Benz 2002 M-Class Operator's Manual page 189

Instruments
Operation
and controls
Automatic transmission
Selector lever position
The current selector lever position is indicated in the
gear range indicator display. The automatic gear
shifting process can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the selector lever.
Instrument
Driving
cluster display
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Practical hints Car care
Park position
The park position is to be used when parking the
vehicle. Engage only with the vehicle stopped.
The park position is not intended to serve as a
brake when the vehicle is parked. Rather, the
driver should always use the parking brake in
addition to placing the selector lever in park to
secure the vehicle.
Notes:
The key can only be removed from the steering
lock with the selector lever in position "P". With
the key removed, the selector lever is locked in
position "P".
With a malfunction in the vehicle's electrical
system the selector lever could remain locked in
position "P". To unlock the selector lever
manually, see page 281.
Reverse gear
Shift to reverse gear only with the vehicle
stopped.
Technical
Index
data