Matic (Permanent Four-Wheel Drive) - Mercedes-Benz 2013 GL X166 Operator's Manual

Highway level is set.
R
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) adapts
R
comfortable damping characteristics to
the current operating and driving
conditions.
4ETS and the differential lock are
R
adapted for driving on snow-covered
roads.
The automatic transmission selects the
R
automatic drive program for a
comfortable driving style that provides
for optimum fuel consumption.
The soft accelerator pedal curve is
R
selected, e.g. the accelerator pedal must
be pressed significantly further to
accelerate.
The optimum gear for pulling away is
R
engaged.
Trailer program
Select the trailer program when towing a
trailer.
X
Selector wheel : engaged: briefly press
selector wheel :.
Selector wheel : extends.
X
To select: turn selector wheel : until
indicator lamp ; comes on.
Trailer indicator = appears in the
multifunction display.
Highway level is set.
R
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) adapts
R
comfortable damping characteristics to
the current operating and driving
conditions.
The automatic transmission selects the
R
automatic drive program for a
comfortable driving style that provides
for optimum 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)

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.
4MATIC cannot prevent accidents resulting
from excessive speed.
! 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
Driving systems
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