2010 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 119

Instrument cluster X 117 Briefly pull left gearshift control : (Y page 115). The automatic transmission shifts into the next lower gear. X Transfer case This section applies to vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (4MATIC) only. Both the front and rear axles are powered at all times when the vehicle is being operated. i When you brake or stop, the automatic transmission shifts down into a gear from which you can easily accelerate or take off. Kickdown Using the kickdown while driving in manual program mode M is not possible. Deactivating manual shift program X Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until C or S appears in the multifunction display. ! Only conduct operational or performance tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such tests are necessary, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You could otherwise seriously damage the brake system or the transfer case which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! Because the ESP® operates automatically, the engine and ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in position 0 or 1) when the parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer. Such testing should be no longer than 10 seconds. Active braking action through the ESP® may otherwise seriously damage the brake system which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Instrument cluster Introduction For a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see "Instrument cluster" (Y page 28). or X Restart the engine. The automatic transmission will go to automatic program mode (C or S). Manual program mode M is not stored. Emergency operation (limp-home mode) If vehicle acceleration becomes less responsive or sluggish or the automatic transmission no longer shifts, the automatic transmission is most likely operating in limphome (emergency operation) mode. In this mode only second gear and reverse gear R can be selected. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location. X Shift the automatic transmission into park position P. X Turn off the engine. X Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting. X Restart the engine. Z Controls in detail i For maximum acceleration, pull and hold the left gearshift control. Depending on the engine speed the automatic transmission selects the optimal gear for maximum acceleration. Shift the automatic transmission into drive position D (for second gear) or reverse gear R. X Have the automatic transmission checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.