Operation - Mercedes-Benz Zetros 2020 Operating Instructions Manual

Changing the shift range
! Observe the following maximum permissi-
ble speed when changing shift range from
the fast to the slow group.
When driving in the off-road gear of the
transfer case, do not exceed the maximum
speed of 15 km/h when changing gear.
When driving in the road gear or when driv-
ing a vehicle without a transfer case, main-
tain a vehicle speed of less than approx-
imately 20 km/h when changing gear.
If you change from the high-range group to
the low-range group at high speed, the
transmission may be damaged.
X
Depress the clutch pedal.
i Fully depress the clutch pedal when
changing gear otherwise the power-assisted
gear shifting will not be activated.
X
Shift the gear lever to neutral.
X
Overcome the gear lever pressure point
between the shift ranges with a gentle side-
ways tap of the hand on the gear lever.
X
After approximately 1 second, select the
desired gear without using excessive force.
X
Slowly release the clutch pedal.
Selecting the splitter group
By selecting a splitter group, you select a low-
range or high-range ratio for the gear selected
without changing gear itself.
X
Move the splitter switch to the upper posi-
tion for high-range splitter group : or to
the lower position for low-range splitter
group ;.
X
Depress and hold the clutch pedal until the
splitter group is engaged.
X
Release the clutch pedal.

Operation

Differential locks
G
WARNING
If you engage the differential locks when
driving on a firm, high-traction surface, the
steerability of the vehicle is severely
impaired. You could lose control of the vehi-
cle, especially when activating on a bend.
There is a risk of an accident.
Disengage the differential locks immediately
on a firm, high-traction surface.
G
WARNING
If ABS is deactivated, the wheels may lock
when braked. As a result, the vehicle can no
longer be steered. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Always leave ABS on when driving on roads
and firm surfaces.
! Observe the following points. The differen-
tial lock could otherwise be damaged.
Do not engage the differential lock if the
R
drive wheels are spinning.
Only engage the differential lock when the
R
vehicle is stationary or at walking pace.
Do not engage the differential lock while
R
depressing the accelerator or brake
pedal.
Pull away slowly after engaging the differ-
R
ential lock. The teeth of the differential
locks could not be engaged completely.
Do not drive on high-grip roadways with
R
engaged differential locks.
Do not drive faster than 50 km/h with the
R
differential locks engaged.
! If the £ display flashes when the differ-
ential locks are switched off, briefly change
speed, e.g. pull away, or change your direc-
tion of travel. Do not drive any further if the
£ display flashes. Otherwise, the differ-
ential gear system may be damaged.
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