Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Shifting into optimal gear range
Driving tips
Stopping
When you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic lights:
̈ Leave the transmission in gear.
̈
Press and hold the inside of one of the
buttons 1 on the steering wheel
Accelerator position
(
୴ page 189).
Your driving style influences the
transmission’s shifting behavior:
̈
Hold the vehicle with the brake.
The transmission will automatically select
the gear range suited for optimal
acceleration and deceleration. This will
involve shifting down one or more gears.
When you stop longer with the engine
idling and/or on a hill:
Less throttle
More throttle
Earlier upshifting
Later upshifting
̈
̈
Set the parking brake.
Shift into park position P.
Kickdown
Canceling gear range limit
Use kickdown when you want maximum
acceleration.
Maneuvering
̈
Press and hold the outside of one of the
buttons 2 on the steering wheel
(
multifunction display.
When you maneuver in tight areas,
e.g. when pulling into a parking space:
̈
Press the accelerator past the point of
resistance.
୴ page 189) untilD reappears in the
̈
Control the vehicle speed by gradually
releasing the brakes.
The transmission shifts into a lower
gear.
The transmission will shift from the current
gear range directly to gear range D.
̈
̈
Accelerate gently.
̈
Ease on the accelerator when you have
reached the desired speed.
Never abruptly step on the accelerator.
The transmission shifts up again.
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Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML500, Mercedes-Benz W164 |
Model Year | 2006 |
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