Differential locks, Controls in detail – Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2010 Owners Manual User Manual
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Switching LOW RANGE mode
Switching LOW RANGE mode on
(switching from HIGH RANGE to LOW
RANGE)
!
The shifting procedure can only be
performed when the following conditions
are met:
R
The engine is running.
R
The automatic transmission is in neutral
position
N.
R
The vehicle speed does not exceed
25 mph (40 km/h).
i
There is no reset to HIGH after the ignition
has been switched off.
X
Press LOW RANGE switch :.
Indicator lamp ; flashes.
If the system senses that all conditions are
met, it will switch from HIGH RANGE to
LOW RANGE. A chime sounds and LOW
RANGE indicator = appears in the
multifunction display.
Indicator lamp ; on LOW RANGE
switch : comes on continuously,
indicating that the LOW RANGE mode has
been activated.
i
You can cancel the procedure by pressing
the LOW RANGE switch again while the
indicator lamp is flashing.
Switching LOW RANGE mode off
(switching from LOW RANGE to HIGH
RANGE)
!
The shifting procedure can only be
performed when the following conditions
are met:
R
The engine is running.
R
The automatic transmission is in neutral
position
N.
R
The vehicle speed does not exceed
43 mph (70 km/h).
i
There is no reset to LOW after the ignition
has been switched off.
X
Press LOW RANGE switch :.
Indicator lamp ; flashes.
If the system senses that all conditions are
met, it will switch from LOW RANGE to
HIGH RANGE. A chime sounds and LOW
RANGE indicator = disappears from the
multifunction display.
Indicator lamp ; on LOW RANGE
switch : goes out, indicating that the LOW
RANGE mode has been deactivated.
i
You can cancel the procedure by pressing
the LOW RANGE switch again while the
indicator lamp is flashing.
For messages in the multifunction display,
see the “Practical hints” section
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Differential locks
Vehicles with enhanced off-road package are
equipped with automatic locks for the center
Differential locks
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