Transmission Control - Low Range Mode - Mercedes-Benz Light Truck ML 320 Operator's Manual

Transmission Control –
LOW RANGE Mode
The switch is located in the instrument
panel.
Important!
When switching to or from the LOW
RANGE mode, observe the following:
• The vehicle must be at a complete
standstill.
• The engine speed must not exceed
1500 rpm.
Failure to do so may result in
transmission/engine damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty
The LOW RANGE mode should be
switched on:
• during off-road driving,
• when crossing waters.
For additional practical hints refer to
Off-Road Driving in Index.
Switching on:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Move transmission selector lever to
position "N".
3. Push top end of switch.
The LOW RANGE indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster blinks
three times during the changeover.
Once the changeover is complete, the
indicator lamp lights up continuously.
Note:
If the indicator lamp blinks five times,
one or more switching conditions were
not observed, or the Low Range mode
is defective.
Switching off:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Move transmission selector lever to
position "N".
3. Push top end of switch.
The LOW RANGE indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster goes out.
Use the gear selector lever
normally.
Important!
The Low Range Antilock Brake
System (ABS) is operational with
transmission in the LOW RANGE
mode.
When applying the service brakes at
speeds below approximately 18 mph
(30 km/h) the front brakes are activated
cyclically to shorten the braking
distance. This affects steering the
vehicle.
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