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

152 Driving and parking
Press LOW RANGE 1 button.
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The shift request stays active for a maximum
of 30 seconds. If all requirements have not
been fulfilled within this time, shift operation
must be started again.
Switch the transmission to position i.
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If shift operation is successful, the message
LOW RANGE on appears in the instrument
cluster, an audible signal sounds. The vehicle
changes automatically to the O drive pro‐
gram.
Switch the transmission to position h.
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% At a speed below 3 km/h the brake must be
actuated when shifting from i to h. At
3 km/h or higher, the brake no longer has to
be actuated to shift to h.
% The vehicle stays in LOW RANGE if you park
the vehicle in LOW RANGE, even after the
engine has been restarted. The O drive
program is activated ( page 145).
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In the on-road position, shift to HIGH RANGE
Requirements:
the engine is running and you are not driving
R
faster than 70 km/h.
Press LOW RANGE 1 button.
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The shift request stays active for a maximum
of 30 seconds. If all requirements have not
been fulfilled within this time, shift operation
must be started again.
Shift the transmission to position i.
#
If shift operation is successful, the message
LOW RANGE off appears in the instrument
cluster, an audible signal sounds.
Shift the transmission to position h.
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% At a speed below 3 km/h the brake must be
actuated when shifting from i to h. At
3 km/h or higher, the brake no longer has to
be actuated to shift to h.

Differential locks

Function of the differential lock
& WARNING Risk of accident when differ‐
ential lock is engaged on a firm surface
If you engage differential locks on a firm and
non-slip surface, you may lose control of the
vehicle.
Always disengage the differential locks
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immediately on a firm, high-traction
surface.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to deac‐
tivated driving safety systems
When the differential locks are engaged,
ABS, 4ETS, ESP ® and BAS are deactivated.
Because of this, the wheels can lock while
braking and the braking distance is
increased.
Always disengage the differential locks
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immediately on a firm, high-traction
surface.