Transmission Selector Lever, Manually Unlocking; Stranded Vehicle - Mercedes-Benz 2002 M-Class Operator's Manual

Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking

In the case of power failure the transmission selector
lever can be manually unlocked, e.g. to tow the vehicle.
To do so, insert a pin (1), e.g. ball point pen, into the
covered opening below the position "D" of the shift
pattern. While pushing the pin down, move selector
lever from position "P".
After removal of the pin from the opening, the cover will
not close fully. Only after moving the selector lever to
position "D–" does the cover return to its closed
position.
Towing
Instruments
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and controls
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P27.60-2186-26
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Instrument
Driving
cluster display

Stranded vehicle

Freeing a stranded vehicle, on which the wheels are dug
into sand or mud, should be done with the greatest of
care, especially if the vehicle is heavily loaded.
Avoid pulling the vehicle jerkily or diagonally, since it
could result in damage to the chassis alignment.
Never try to free a vehicle that is still coupled to a
trailer.
If possible, a vehicle equipped with trailer hitch receiver
should be pulled backward in its own previously made
tracks.
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