Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual — part 199

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-03 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Complete Transmissions - ML 320 - 722.662

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Fig. 145: Floor Shift, Function (Without Touch Shift)
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Operation

The selector lever is guided and positioned in the shift gate. The selector lever positions "P', "R", "N" and "D"
are transmitted mechanically to the transmission by means of the shift rod. In parallel, all selector lever
positions are transmitted to the ETC control module (N15/3) by means of the transmission range recognition
switch (S16/10) in the floor shift. If the selector lever is moved across from "D" to "4", the selector lever is
isolated from the shift rod. Thus there is no longer any mechanical connection with the transmission. See Fig.
145. The selector lever positions "4", "3", "2" and "1" are then transmitted electronically to the ETC control
module (N15/3) via the transmission range recognition switch (S16/10).

Manual Drive Mode Selection, Function (With Touch Shift)

Transmission with touch shift.

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-03 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Complete Transmissions - ML 320 - 722.662

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2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-03 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Complete Transmissions - ML 320 - 722.662

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Fig. 146: Manual Drive Mode Selection, Function
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Operation

With the selector lever on the floor shift it is possible to adapt the automatic gearshift sequence to suit specific
operating conditions. See Fig. 146. Although the selector lever position can be changed in the forward gears
while driving, the electronic transmission control (ETC) prevents over-revving of the engine.

Floor Shift, Location/Task/Design/Function

See FLOOR SHIFT, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION.

Shift Detent Mechanism, Location/Task/Design/Function

See SHIFT DETENT MECHANISM, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION

Location/Task/Design/Function Of R/P Lock

See LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION OF R/P LOCK.

Position Display, Location/Task

See POSITION DISPLAY, LOCATION/TASK.

ETC Control Module, Location/Task

See ETC CONTROL UNIT, LOCATION/TASK.

Control Module For Electronic Selector Lever Module, Location/Task/Design

See .

Floor Shift, Location/Task/Design/Function

TRANSMISSION with touch shift.

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1998-03 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Complete Transmissions - ML 320 - 722.662

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