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Transmission positions
Park position Do not shift the transmission into position P unless the vehicle is stationary. The parking lock should not be used as a brake when parking. In addition to engaging the pa ...

Body testing facility: the M-Class on the road simulator
A totally dependable body and chassis systems that can cope with high levels of strain under even the most demanding conditions over hundreds of thousands of kilometres are particularly indispensa ...

Activation conditions
You can activate the HOLD function if:  - the vehicle is stationary.  - the engine is running.  - the driver's door is closed or your seat belt is fastened.  - the p ...