All-Wheel Drive (4Matic); Indicator Lamp - Mercedes-Benz 2009 R-Class Operator's Manual

When indicator lamp is on:
2
X
Press switch 1.

Indicator lamp

flashes. The vehicle
2
adjusts to the highway level.
The following message appears in the
multifunction display while the level is
being set:
When the highway level is reached, indicator
lamp goes out and the following message
2
appears in the multifunction display:
i
The messages can be cleared by pressing
button or on the multifunction
æ ç
steering wheel.
i The vehicle level is set to highway level
automatically when the vehicle speed is
exceeding 25 mph (40 km/h).
All-wheel drive
Your vehicle is equipped with all-wheel drive
(4MATIC). Both, the front and rear axles, are
powered at all times when the vehicle is being
operated. The 4MATIC improves traction in
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conjunction with the ESP ( Y
the Electronic Traction System (4-ETS)
( Y page 78).
G Warning!
If a drive wheel is spinning due to
insufficient traction:
While driving off, apply as little throttle as
R
possible.
While driving, ease up on the accelerator
R
pedal.
Adapt your speed and driving style to the
R
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
The 4MATIC cannot prevent accidents
resulting from excessive speed.
! Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing so
could damage the transfer case, which is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty. All wheels must be on or off the
ground. Observe instructions for towing the
vehicle with all wheels on the ground.
! Only conduct operational or performance
tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such
tests are necessary, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You could
page 77) and
otherwise seriously damage the brake
system and/or the transfer case which is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
i In winter operation, the maximum
effectiveness of the 4MATIC is only
achieved with winter tires (
snow chains as required.
Controls in detail
Driving systems
Y page 277) or
Z
169