Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Accelerator position
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G
Warning!
Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any
other reason with gear selector lever
in N can result in transmission damage
that is not covered by the
Your driving style influences the
transmission’s shifting behavior:
Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
Less throttle
More throttle
Earlier upshifting
Later upshifting
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Warning!
G
Kickdown
Use kickdown when you want maximum
acceleration.
Warning!
G
Getting out of your vehicle with the gear
selector lever not fully engaged in position P
is dangerous. Also, position P alone is not
intended to or capable of preventing your
vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people
or objects.
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Press the accelerator past the point of
resistance.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the steering lock, take it with you
and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle, or with access to
an unlocked vehicle. Children could move
the gear selector lever from position P,
which could result in an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
The transmission shifts into a lower
gear.
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Ease on the accelerator when you have
reached the desired speed.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to position P (୴ page 53).
The transmission shifts up again.
When parked on an incline, turn the front
wheels towards the road curb.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML500, Mercedes-Benz W163 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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