1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 Complete Repair Manual

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Te ch n ica l
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Instruments
and controls Operation
Driving Instrument
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Driving
The selector lever is automatical

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Te ch n ica l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation
Driving Instrument
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Driving
The selector lever is automatically locked while in
position “P”. To move the selector lever out of
position “P”, the service brake pedal must be firmly
depressed before the shift lock will release.
Shift selector lever to the desired position only when the
engine is idling normally and the service brake is
applied. Do not release the brake until ready to drive.
The vehicle may otherwise start creeping when the
selector lever is in drive or reverse position. Important!
After selecting any driving position from “N” or “P”,
wait a moment to allow the gear to fully engage before
accelerating, especially when the engine is cold.
Accelerator position
Partial throttle = early upshifting = normal acceleration
Full throttle = later upshifting = rapid acceleration
Kickdown (depressing the accelerator beyond full
throttle) = downshifting to a lower gear = maximum
acceleration. Once the desired speed is attained, ease up
on the accelerator – the transmission shifts up again.
Stopping
For brief stops, e.g. at traffic lights, leave the
transmission in gear and hold vehicle with the service
brake.
For longer stops with the engine idling, shift into “N”
or “P” and hold the vehicle with the service brake.
When stopping the vehicle on an uphill gradient, do not
hold it with the accelerator, use the brake. This avoids
unnecessary transmission heat build up.
Wa r n i n g !
It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P”
or “N” if the engine speed is higher than idle speed.
If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in
reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and
hit someone or something. Only shift into gear
when the engine is idling normally and when your
right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

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Te ch n ica l
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Instruments
and controls Operation
Driving Instrument
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Maneuvering
To maneuver in tight areas, e

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Te ch n ica l
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Instruments
and controls Operation
Driving Instrument
cluster display Practical hints Car care Index
Selector lever position
The current selec

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Te ch n ica l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation
Driving Instrument
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Neutral
No power is transmitted from the

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Te ch n ica l
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Instruments
and controls Operation
Driving Instrument
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Press and hold selector lever in the æd

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Te ch n ica l
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Instruments
and controls Operation
Driving Instrument
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Gear ranges:
Upshift through 4th gear onl

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Instruments
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Driving Instrument
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Emergency operation (Limp home mode)
If v

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Te ch n ica l
data
Instruments
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Driving Instrument
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Parking brake
To engage, firmly depress parking br

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