Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 171

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Fig. 83: R/P-Lock, Function (Locking Position)
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Function Of R/P Lock - The selector lever position "P" is locked whenever the R/P locking solenoid (89) is not
actuated by the electronic selector lever module control module (N15/5). See Fig. 83. The prerequisites for this
are as follows:



No voltage supply to the electronic selector lever module control module (N15/5).



Brake pedal not depressed.

Under these conditions the locking lever (90) is in the locking position (P-lock).

The web on the locking lever (P-lock) (90b) locks the locking disc (69). It is not possible to shift the selector
lever (80) out of selector lever position "P".

Shift Detent Mechanism, Location/Task/Design/Function (Without Touch Shift)

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Fig. 84: Shift Detent Mechanism (Without Touch Shift)
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Shift Detent, Location

The shift detent is integrated into the floor shift. See Fig. 84.

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Shift Detent, Task

Fixing the selector lever positions "4", "3", "2", "1".

Shift Detent, Design

The shift detent consists of a detent (67a) containing a spring-loaded ball and the shift gate (67b) with
recesses arranged one under another.

Shift Detent, Function

When the selector lever is moved between the selector lever positions "4", "3", "2", "1" the shift detent
(67a) locks in position in one of the four recesses in the shift gate (67b).

Shift Detent Mechanism, Location/Task/Design/Function (With Touch Shift)

Fig. 85: Shift Detent Mechanism
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Shift Detent, Location

The shift detent (67) is integrated in the electronic selector lever module control module (N15/5). See Fig.
85.

Shift Detent, Task

Fixes selector lever position "D".

Shift Detent, Design

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