Matic (Permanent Four-Wheel Drive) - Mercedes-Benz 2015 M-Class Operator's Manual

Highway level is set.
R
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) adapts
R
comfortable damping characteristics to
the current operating and driving condi-
tions.
4ETS and the differential lock are adap-
R
ted for driving on snow-covered roads.
The automatic transmission selects the
R
automatic drive program for a comforta-
ble driving style that provides for opti-
mum fuel consumption.
The soft accelerator pedal curve is selec-
R
ted, e.g. the accelerator pedal must be
pressed significantly further to acceler-
ate.
The optimum gear for pulling away is
R
engaged.
Trailer program
Select the trailer program when towing a
trailer.
Driving systems
Selector wheel : : engaged: briefly press
X
selector wheel :.
Selector wheel : extends.
To select: turn selector wheel : until indi-
X
cator lamp ; comes on.
Trailer indicator = appears in the multi-
function display.
Highway level is set.
R
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) adapts
R
comfortable damping characteristics to
the current operating and driving condi-
tions.
The automatic transmission selects the
R
automatic drive program for a comforta-
ble driving style that provides for opti-
mum fuel consumption, changing gear at
optimum points.
While pulling away, the differential locks
R
are engaged.
Off-road driving systems

4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)

If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC
can neither reduce the risk of accident nor
override the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot
take account of road, weather and traffic con-
ditions. 4MATIC is only an aid. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good
time and for staying in your lane.
! Never tow the vehicle with one axle
raised. This may damage the transfer case.
Damage of this sort is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All
wheels must remain either on the ground or
be fully raised. Observe the instructions for
towing the vehicle with all wheels in full
contact with the ground.
! A function or performance test should
only be carried out on a two-axle dyna-
mometer. Before you operate the vehicle
on such a dynamometer, please consult a
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