wheel alignment MERCEDES-BENZ ML55AMG 2002 W163 Owner's Manual
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281 Towing
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and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking
In the case of power failure the transmission selector 
lever can be manually unlocked, e.g. to tow the vehicle.
To do so, insert a pin (1), e.g. ball point pen, into the 
covered opening below the position “D” of the shift 
pattern. While pushing the pin down, move selector 
lever from position “P”.
After removal of the pin from the opening, the cover will 
not close fully. Only after moving the selector lever to 
position “D–” does the cover return to its closed 
position.Stranded vehicle
Freeing a stranded vehicle, on which the wheels are dug 
into sand or mud, should be done with the greatest of 
care, especially if the vehicle is heavily loaded.
Avoid pulling the vehicle jerkily or diagonally, since it 
could result in damage to the chassis alignment.
Never try to free a vehicle that is still coupled to a 
trailer.
If possible, a vehicle equipped with trailer hitch receiver 
should be pulled backward in its own previously made 
tracks.
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