Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Driving tips
Stopping
Warning!
G
When you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic lights:
Accelerator position
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
from the starter switch, take it with you, and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Children could shift the
automatic transmission out of park
̈ Leave the transmission in gear.
Your driving style influences the
transmission’s shifting behavior:
̈
Hold the vehicle with the brake.
When you stop for a longer period of time
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
position P, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
Use kickdown when you want maximum
acceleration.
Maneuvering
When you maneuver in tight areas,
e.g. when pulling into a parking space:
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Press the accelerator past the point of
resistance.
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Control the vehicle speed by gradually
releasing the brakes.
Depending on the engine speed the
transmission shifts into a lower gear.
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Accelerate gently.
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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 ML320 CDI, Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML500, Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W164 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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