2010 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 114
2010 Mercedes ML-Class Manual
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112 Automatic transmission Transmission positions The current transmission position appears in the multifunction display. Effect B Park position Shift the automatic transmission into park position P only when the vehicle is stopped. The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked. Rather, the driver should always engage the parking brake in addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P to secure the vehicle. If the vehicle's electrical system is malfunctioning, the automatic transmission could remain locked in park position P. X Have the vehicle's electrical system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. C Reverse gear Shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R only when the vehicle is stopped. Controls in detail : Transmission position indicator If the current transmission position does not appear in the multifunction display due to a malfunction, for example, make sure that the automatic transmission is in the desired position. X Shift the automatic transmission into drive position D. X Select automatic program mode C (ML 63 AMG only). X Do not limit the gear range. X Drive off carefully.