Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 187)

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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Effect
í Reverse gear
Shift into reverse gear R only
when the vehicle is stopped.
ë Neutral
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive axle. When
the brakes are released, the
vehicle can be moved freely
(pushed or towed).
To avoid damage to the trans-
mission, never shift into
position N while driving.
If the ESP ® is deactivated or
malfunctioning:
Shift into position N only if the
vehicle is in danger of skidding,
e.g. on icy roads.
ê Drive
The transmission shifts
automatically. All forward gears
are available.
!
Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any
other reason in position N can result in
transmission damage that is not cov-
ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Warning!
G
Getting out of your vehicle without shifting
into position P is dangerous. Also,
position P alone is not intended to or capa-
ble of preventing your vehicle from moving,
possibly hitting people or objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to position P ( ୴ page 52).
When parked on an incline, turn the front
wheels towards the road curb.
Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.