I have had similar experiences in the better half's ML. The weird pushbutton electronic shifter on modern Benz auto trannies is dangerous, IMHO. I, too, like the backup camera which pops in view on its nav screen when in reverse. I otherwise ignore it. I still carry paper maps in the door pocket of my X5 .... I pick up the official state highway maps [in large print, where they have 'em
] at the rest stops when I cross state lines .......