Mercedes-Benz Light Truck ML 320 Operator's Manual page 78

Selector Lever Positions
The automatic gear shifting process can
be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the selector lever.
P Parking position.
The parking position is to be used
when parking the vehicle. Engage
only with the vehicle stopped. The
parking 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.
Note:
The electronic key can be removed
from the steering lock only with
the foot off the brake pedal and the
selector lever in position "P". With
the electronic key removed, the
selector lever is locked in position
"P".
R Reverse gear.
Shift to reverse gear only with the
vehicle stopped.
N 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). Do not engage "N" while
driving except to coast when the
vehicle is in danger of skidding
(e.g. on icy roads, see Winter
driving Instructions in Index).
Important!
Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any
other reason with selector lever in "N"
can result in transmission damage that
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
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