buying an ML 350
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buying an ML 350
I am in the process of buying a 350, and I have a question about the shifter.
If the shifter is electronic, what happens if you accidently hit the park button or select reverse while driving?
If the shifter is electronic, what happens if you accidently hit the park button or select reverse while driving?
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I don't know if I've got a good answer for you, but what I have seen is that the electronic display will tell you what your options are based on your speed. When parked, you have the option to engage Reverse, Neutral, Drive or Park. When traveling forward slowly, the only options are Neutral and Drive. At higher speeds, no other transmission selection is available. It sounds like MB has addressed your concerns of accidentally moving the transmission stalk.
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Originally Posted by DCApilot
I don't know if I've got a good answer for you, but what I have seen is that the electronic display will tell you what your options are based on your speed. When parked, you have the option to engage Reverse, Neutral, Drive or Park. When traveling forward slowly, the only options are Neutral and Drive. At higher speeds, no other transmission selection is available. It sounds like MB has addressed your concerns of accidentally moving the transmission stalk.
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actually if you look closely at the electronic transmission display, if you are traveling less than 7MPH, the arrows still exist for Park and Reverse. meaning that i don't plan on pushing the button in for park or pushing the stick up all the way.
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Originally Posted by gsrjc
actually if you look closely at the electronic transmission display, if you are traveling less than 7MPH, the arrows still exist for Park and Reverse. meaning that i don't plan on pushing the button in for park or pushing the stick up all the way.
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Originally Posted by gsrjc
actually if you look closely at the electronic transmission display, if you are traveling less than 7MPH, the arrows still exist for Park and Reverse. meaning that i don't plan on pushing the button in for park or pushing the stick up all the way.
