Differential Locks - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

You could otherwise damage the transfer
case.
Press button ;.
X
When the shift procedure is complete, the
HIGH HIGH RANGE RANGE transfer case position appears
in the multifunction display.
Indicator lamp : goes out.
If the gear change is not completed, the
following messages could appear in the
display:
TC shift Conditions Not Fulfilled TC shift Conditions Not Fulfilled
R
You have not met one or more shift
conditions.
TC NEUTRAL On TC NEUTRAL On
R
The transfer case has canceled the gear
change process and is in N. Transfer case
position N N appears in the multifunction
display.
TC shift Canceled TC shift Canceled
R
The transfer case has not performed the
gear change process.
Carry out the gear change process again.
X
Make sure to meet all conditions for
changing gears.
TC Malfunction Visit Workshop TC Malfunction Visit Workshop
R
There is a malfunction in the transfer case.
Do not shift the transfer case.
X
Have the vehicle checked as soon as
X
possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
Shifting to neutral
G
WARNING
When the transfer case is in the neutral
position, power transmission to the driven
wheels is interrupted. As a result, the vehicle
could roll away. There is a risk of an accident.
Secure the vehicle with the parking brake, and
on uphill or downhill gradients, also secure it
with a device such as a wheel chock.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
X
ignition lock ( page 139).
Y
Apply the parking brake.
X
Off-road driving systems
Depress the brake pedal.
X
Move the selector lever to position
X
N( page 145).
Y
Press and hold LOW RANGE button ; for
X
approximately 10 seconds.
When the shift procedure is complete, the
TC In Neutral TC In Neutral message appears in the
multifunction display for 5 seconds.
If the gear change is not completed, the
following messages could appear in the
display ( page 233).
Y
i
If the transfer case is in Neutral, the
SmartKey is in the ignition lock and you
open the driver's door, the
Neutral Neutral message appears in the
multifunction display. If you then release
the parking brake, a warning tone will
sound.

Differential locks

General notes
G WARNING
When the differential locks are engaged, ABS,
®
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.
! In order to avoid damage to the transfer
case, you must operate the vehicle on a
dynamometer (1-axle dynamometer) only
if:
the axle not driven on is jacked up
R
or
the corresponding propeller shaft is
R
disconnected and the transfer case
differential lock is engaged.
Otherwise, the transfer case can be
damaged.
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TC In TC In
Z