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Notes:
Transmission in LOW RANGE mode
If the engine does not brake the vehicle sufficiently
while driving on a downgrade, the speed you set on the
cruise control may be exceeded. In this case the
automatic transmission shifts down (max. to 3rd gear)
to maintain the set cruise control speed by using the
engine’s braking power.
The cruise control should not be activated during off-
road driving in the LOW RANGE mode. Doing so could
reduce driving comfort.
Trailer operation
When towing a trailer, do not allow engine speed to drop
too low on inclines. Select a lower range (“3”, “2” or “1”)
in time, depending on the degree of the incline. This is
also valid with cruise control activated.
As soon as the grade eases, the automatic transmission
shifts up again dependent on the selector lever position.
Nevertheless, in some cases you may have to step on the
brake pedal to slow down. In this case the cruise control
is switched off.
At extreme inclines switch to LOW RANGE mode, see
page 209.
Use the lever to resume the previously set speed.
Note:
For detailed information see trailer towing on page 190.
Product Specification
Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML320, Mercedes-Benz ML430, Mercedes-Benz ML55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W163 |
Model Year | 2000 |
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Wikipedia's Page | Mercedes-Benz W163 |
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