All-Wheel Drive - Mercedes-Benz X-Class 2017 Operating Instructions Manual

If gearshift recommendation : appears in
X
the multifunction display, shift up or down a
gear in accordance with the gearshift recom-
mendation..
Using kickdown
For maximum acceleration: depress the
X
accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point.
To protect against engine overspeed, the auto-
matic transmission shifts up to the next gear
when maximum engine speed has been
reached.
Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
X
desired speed is reached.

All-wheel drive

Notes on all-wheel drive
All-wheel drive ensures permanent drive for all
four wheels, and together with ESP
the traction of the vehicle.
Overview of drive modes
Vehicles with engageable all-wheel drive
Drive mode
2WD
4H (High Range)
4L (Low Range)
If a driven wheel spins due to lack of traction:
when pulling away, make use of the traction
R
control integrated in ESP
accelerator pedal as far as necessary.
while driving, slowly take your foot off the
R
accelerator pedal.
Use winter tyres (M+S tyres), with snow chains
( page 209) if necessary, when the road con-
Y
ditions are wintry. This is the only way to get the
full benefit from the all-wheel drive system.
Use DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) when
driving downhill off-road (
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are
inattentive, the all-wheel drive system can nei-
ther reduce the risk of an accident nor override
the laws of physics. The all-wheel drive system
cannot take road, weather and traffic conditions
into account. The all-wheel drive system is only
an aid. You are responsible for maintaining a
safe distance from the vehicle in front, for vehi-
cle speed, for braking in good time and for stay-
ing in lane.
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it improves
Function
Only the rear wheels are driven. Drive mode for
normal driving on firm road surfaces
All-wheel drive is activated. Drive mode for jour-
neys on rocky, sandy or snow-covered roads
All-wheel drive is activated. Drive mode for jour-
neys, where drive with maximum power at low
speeds is necessary, for example on steep
slopes, on gravel or on muddy roads
If drive mode 4L is selected, ESP
ted. ABS is also deactivated when the differen-
tial lock is engaged.
All-wheel drive
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. Depress the
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is deactiva-
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