Mercedes-Benz X-Class 2017 Operating Instructions Manual page 103

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All-wheel drive
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Selecting drive mode
G
WARNING
If you engage the engaging four-wheel drive
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 engaging on a bend.
There is a risk of an accident.
Disengage the engaging four-wheel drive
immediately when driving on a firm, high-trac-
tion surface.
!
Do not engage the engaging four-wheel
drive if the drive wheels are spinning. Other-
wise you could damage the engaging four-
wheel drive.
Engaging four-wheel drive: switching
between 2WD and 4H
Requirements
the vehicle is driving forwards and straight-
R
ahead.
switching between 2WD and 4H: the vehicle is
R
travelling less than 100 km/h.
Turn the switch from position 1 to position
X
2 or from position 2 to position 1.
During transition, the selected drive mode
2WD or 4H flashes in the multifunction dis-
play.
If the indicator for 2WD or 4H lights up con-
stantly, the corresponding drive mode has
been selected.
Engaging four-wheel drive: switching
between 4H and 4L
Requirements
the vehicle is stationary.
R
neutral i is engaged.
R
Press the switch downwards and turn from
X
position 2 to position 3 or from position 3
to position 2.
During transition, the selected drive mode 4H
or 4L flashes in the multifunction display.
If the indicator for 4H or 4L lights up con-
stantly, the corresponding drive mode has
been selected.
Engaging four-wheel drive: multifunction
display indicators
2WD
4H
4L
Engaging and disengaging the differ-
ential lock
The differential lock improves the traction of the
vehicle.
The vehicle has a differential lock for the rear
axle. This controls compensation between the
wheels on the rear axle.
G
WARNING
If you engage the differential locks when driv-
ing on a firm, high-traction surface, the steer-
ability of the vehicle is severely impaired. You
could lose control of the vehicle, 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
®
ABS and ESP
are deactivated when the dif-
ferential lock is engaged. Because of this, the
wheels can lock while braking and the braking
distance is increased. There is a risk of an
accident.
Disengage the differential lock immediately
when driving on a firm, high-traction surface.

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