Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 170

Fig. 81: R/P Lock, Location/Task/Design/Function
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R/P Lock, Location

The R/P lock is integrated in the electronic selector lever module control unit (N15/5). See Fig. 81.

R/P Lock, Task

Depending on the prerequisite, the RIP-lockout prevents a shift out of selector lever position "P" or a
changeover to selector lever position "R" from "N".

R/P Lock, Design

The R/P lock consists of:

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Locking lever (69)

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R/P Locking Solenoid (89)

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Rocker (100)

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Leaf Spring Of Rocker (101)

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Rocker Arm (102)

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Leaf Spring Of Rocker Arm (103)

R/P Lock, Function

See R/P LOCK, FUNCTION.

R/P Lock, Function

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Fig. 82: R/P Lock, Function (Locking Position)
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Function Of R/P Lock - Above a speed of approximately 10 km/h the R/P locking solenoid (89) is actuated by
the electronic selector lever module control module (N15/5). See Fig. 82. The R/P lock lever (90) is turned to
the lock position (shift from "N" to "R"). The tab on the lock lever (R lock) (90c) locks (R-lock (69c) the
locking disc (69). The selector lever (80) cannot be shifted into selector lever position "R".

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