The Differential Lock Engaged ABS and ESP
Unavailable
message and the å ÷ !
warning and indicator lamps appear on the Instru-
ment Display.
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If one or more requirements have not been
fullled, the Differential Lock Activation Con-
ditions Not Fulfilled
message appears.
If the transfer case is not in
LOW RANGE, the
Differential Locks Available Only in LOW
RANGE
message appears when you switch it
on.
The shi operation must be started again.
Disengaging the dierential locks
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Press the buttons in the following order 3,
2, 1.
or
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To simultaneously disengage all dierential
locks: press button 1.
or
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To disengage the dierential locks for the rear
and front axles: press button 2.
The dierential locks are only disengaged when
function indicator lamps
4 go out again.
If you park the vehicle with the dierential locks
engaged, they will be deactivated automatically
when the vehicle is started again. In some cases,
you have to drive a few meters before the dier-
ential locks are properly disengaged. Therefore,
check if function indicator lamps
4 are out when
you restart the vehicle.
Observe any information which may be displayed
in the Instrument Display:
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Indicator and warning lamps
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Display messages
Function of 4MATIC
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are driven.
Together with ESP
®
and 4ETS, 4MATIC improves
the traction of your vehicle whenever a driven
wheel spins due to insucient traction.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can
neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override
the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot take account
of road, weather and trac conditions. 4MATIC is
only an aid. You are responsible especially for
maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time
and for staying in lane.
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In wintry road conditions, the maximum eect
of 4MATIC can be achieved only if you use
winter tires (M+S tires), with snow chains if
necessary.
Refueling
Refueling the vehicle
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WARNING Risk of re or explosion from
fuel
Fuels are highly ammable.
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Fire, open ames, smoking and creating
sparks must be avoided.
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Before refueling, switch o the vehicle
and, if installed, the stationary heater,
and leave them switched o during refu-
eling.
Driving and parking
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