Shifting out of Park

This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with the shift l ...

Active Fuel Management®

Vehicles with V8 engines may have Active Fuel Management™. This system allows the engine to operate on either all or half of its cylinders, depending on the driving conditions. When less power is ...

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Trailer power supply
The trailer power socket of your vehicle is designed for connecting the 7-pin connector supplied as part of the Mercedes-Benzapproved trailer coupling. Depending on your trailer, you may need an ...

Automatic Transmission
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. The vehicle has a Hydra-Matic® 6L80 automatic transmission, and has an electronic shift position indicator within the ins ...

Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice
Use a low gear when driving in mud – the deeper the mud, the lower the gear. Keep the vehicle moving to avoid getting stuck. Traction changes when driving on sand. On loose sand, such as on beache ...