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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
(

Y

page 303).

Differential locks

Vehicles with enhanced off-road package are
equipped with automatic locks for the center

Differential locks

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