Engaging - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

rear wheels rotate at the same speed, regard-
less of their respective torque. Note, engaging
the differential lock greatly impairs the vehicle's
steerability.
Note, it is imperative to use the differential func-
tion when driving on firm road surfaces. Under
no circumstances should the differential be
locked when driving on firm road surfaces. Oth-
erwise, the vehicle may not be steerable and you
could lose control of the vehicle. Therefore, only
engage the differential lock when driving off-
road. You should only engage the differential
lock if activating 4ETS and ESP
and LOW RANGE off-road gear prove to be
insufficient.
Engaging the differential locks
Important safety notes
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WARNING
When differential locks are engaged on a firm,
high-grip surface, the vehicle's steerability is
greatly impaired. In particular, engaging the
differential locks when cornering could lead
to you losing control of the vehicle. There is a
risk of an accident.
Disengage the differential locks immediately
on firm surfaces with good grip.
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WARNING
When the differential locks are engaged, ABS,
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4ETS, ESP and BAS are deactivated. As a
result, the wheels could lock when braking
and the braking distance is increased. There is
a risk of an accident.
Disengage the differential locks immediately
on firm surfaces with good grip.
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Only engage the differential locks when:
you are driving at walking pace.
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the driven wheels are not spinning.
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you are not driving on a firm road surface.
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General notes
The switches are located on the center console.
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driving systems
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Engage the differential locks:
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For further information on driving off-road, see
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Differential lock for the transfer case
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Off-road driving systems
Function indicator lamps (red)
Differential lock for the front axle
Differential lock for the transfer case
Differential lock for the rear axle
Activation indicator lamps (yellow)
off-road
to deactivate ABS, 4ETS, ESP
off-road
when fording
page 137).
You can engage the differential locks in the
following order: =, ?, ;.
To engage: switch the transfer case to the
LOW RANGE off-road driving position
( page 162).
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Press switch =.
If the transfer case is in the LOW RANGE off-
road position, the yellow activation indicator
lamp under switch = lights up.
The å warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
If the differential is locked, the red function
indicator lamp above switch = lights up.
In the multifunction display you see the:
ABS not available differential
locked message.
The å!÷ warning lamps light up in
the instrument cluster.
The differential lock for the transfer case is
engaged.
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4ETS, ESP , BAS and ABS are deactivated.
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and BAS while
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