Transmission Positions - Mercedes-Benz 2008 M-Class Operator's Manual

Transmission positions

The current transmission position appears
in the multifunction display.
1 Current transmission position
!
If the current transmission position does not
appear in the multifunction display due to a
malfunction, for example, make sure that the
automatic transmission is in the desired position
by carefully driving off with the transmission in
drive position D.
ML 63 AMG:
Select program mode C ( page 194).
Do not limit the gear range.
Effect
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Park position
Shift into park position P only
when vehicle is stopped. The
park position is not intended to
serve as a brake when the vehi-
cle is parked. Rather, the driver
should always set the parking
brake in addition to shifting into
park position P to secure the
vehicle.
If the vehicle's electrical system
is malfunctioning, the automatic
transmission could remain
locked in park position P.
Have the vehicle checked as
soon as possible by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
!
SmartKey:
If you turn off the engine using the SmartKey and
remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch
or
open a front door
the transmission will shift to park position P
automatically.
Keep in mind that turning off the engine with the
SmartKey alone only will automatically shift the
transmission to neutral position N.
!
KEYLESS-GO*:
If you turn off the engine using the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button and open a front door, the
transmission will shift to park position P
automatically.
Keep in mind that turning off the engine using
the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button alone only
will automatically shift the transmission to
neutral position N.
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