Gear Selector Lever Position - Mercedes-Benz 2003 M-Class Operator's Manual

Gear Effect
range
The transmission shifts
é
through fourth gear only.
The transmission shifts
è
through third gear only.
With this selection you can
use the braking effect of the
engine.
Gear Effect
range
The transmission shifts
ç
through second gear only.
Allows the use of engine's
braking power when driving
on steep downgrades
in mountainous regions
under extreme operating
conditions
The transmission operates
æ
only in first gear
For maximum use of engine's
braking effect on very steep
or lengthy downgrades.
Controls in detail
Automatic transmission

Gear selector lever position

Effect
P Park position
Selector position when the vehicle is
parked. Only place selector lever in
position P when vehicle is stopped.
The park position is not intended to
serve as a brake when the vehicle is
parked. Rather, the driver should al-
ways set the parking brake in addi-
tion to placing the selector lever in
position P to secure the vehicle.
The key can only be removed from
the steering lock with the selector le-
ver in position P. With the key re-
moved the selector lever is locked in
position P.
If the vehicle electrical system is mal-
functioning, the selector lever could
remain locked in position P
( page 245).
R Place selector lever in position R only
when vehicle is stopped.
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