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is switched on

There is a partial failure in the level control.

Switching the charging mode on and off

– Open the tailgate.

– Have the system checked by a specialist

workshop.

– Press the

key until the rear of the

vehicle is fully lowered.

– Press the key until the back of the

is switched on

vehicle is fully upgraded and has reached the

initial level.

Excessive speed for the selected level or excessive

speed with speed limitation engaged, e.g. when

going downhill.

– Close the tailgate.

If, while the rear of the vehicle is being

lowered, the level control knob → Fig. 138 is

actuated or the level is changed, the process is

interrupted and the selected level is set.

– Reduce speed.

– Reselect a level or the speed limitation → p.

183 or → p. 185.

– If you do not reduce the speed, the speed

limiter is automatically deactivated and the

vehicle is lowered to Normal → page 185.

Meaning of the control tell-tale

– If the indicator light → fig. 142

off, charging mode is not active or there is a

fault in the system.

The speed limiter cannot be switched on.

– Have the system checked by a specialist

workshop.

– During adjustment and after the rear of the

vehicle has been fully lowered, the tell-tale

lights up.

The speed limitation can only be switched on at

the cross-country level.

– If any of the above conditions are not met,

the indicator light flashes.

– First select the cross-country level and then

the speed limitation.

→

p. 185.

NOTICE

● When unloading the luggage compartment

and raising the rear of the vehicle, always

ensure that there is sufficient space above the

vehicle and of the tailgate if it is open.

Offroad mode

● If heavy objects are loaded or unloaded from

the luggage compartment, the rear of the

vehicle may be lowered or raised further. This

could cause damage to the bumper or the

tailgate if it is open

Problems and solutions

Please note and at the beginning of this

chapter on page 182.

The level control tell-tale is located on the

instrument panel.

Fig. 143 In the lower part of the centre console:

rotary control (4MOTION). On the instrument panel

display: OF- FROAD mode display (4MOTION)

is switched on

There is a fault in the level control.

– Immediately go to the nearest specialist

workshop and have the system checked.

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When switching from OFFROAD mode to ON-

ROAD mode, the ESC is switched on again if it

had been switched off. The ASR, however,

remains switched off.

Switching on the ASR: press the

key

briefly.

Descent assistant

The downhill assistant maintains the speed at

which the vehicle was travelling at the start of

forward or

its control intervention, whether in

reverse →

One of the prerequisites for this is that the

surface must be sufficiently grippy. On

descents on steep slopes or slippery surfaces,

the descent assistant cannot fulfil its function.

Fig. 144 On the lower part of the centre console:

rotary knob (4MOTION Terrain Tech). On the

instrument cluster display: OFFROAD mode display

(4MOTION Terrain Tech).

The lowering assistant is always active, but only

regulates when the necessary prerequisites are

met. The lowering assistant is available when the

green indicator light is shown in the instrument

cluster display. The indicator light flashes when

the descent assistant intervenes on the brakes.

OFFROAD mode

The OFFROAD mode is a special driving

programme for adapting to the different

situations encountered in off-road driving →

In this mode, the following systems and

properties are influenced:

The descent assistant intervenes automatically

– When the OFFROAD mode is engaged and

the green control lamp lights up.

–

ESC, ASR, EDS and ABS → p. 249

– Descent assistant → p. 180

– Y: vehicle speed is less than 30 km/h (19

mph).

This is also the case when the LOW reduction

stage is engaged. In addition, the gear shift

points of the automatic transmission are

influenced.

– Y: the slope is at least 10 %.

– And: no accelerator and no braking.

– Y: the vehicle engine is running.

Display on the instrument cluster display

On the instrument panel display

→ fig. 14 3 or → fig. 144 the mode which is

connected to the steering angle of the aircraft is

displayed. When using the OFFROAD mode, it

is not possible to leave the display.

If the driver accelerates or brakes during

control of the assistant, the control is

interrupted. The assistant then intervenes

again if the necessary conditions are met again.

The descent assistant does not intervene:

– When the slope is less than 10 %.

Particularities

– OR: when the vehicle speed is above 30

km/h (19 mph).

Depending on how long the button on the lower

part of the centre console is pressed, the

OFFROAD mode only the ASR or the

complete ESC is switched off.

– OR: when the driver brakes or accelerates.

Switching off the ASR: press the

mind key.

short-

WARNING

Always be prepared to brake. Failure to do so

could lead to accidents and injuries.

prolonga-

Switching off the ESC: Press the

key damente.

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● The hill descent assistant is only an

auxiliary system that in some situations

may not be able to brake the vehicle

sufficiently when going downhill.

unstable driving behaviour due to influence

on ESC, ASR, EDS and ABS systems.

● When you finish off-road driving and return

to solid roads, always switch off the OF-

FROAD mode.

● The vehicle speed may increase despite the

intervention of the de- census assistant.

In order to ensure the functions of the Of-

froad mode, tyres shall be mounted on

identical on all four wheels. If the rolling

circumference of any of the tyres is different,

the power output of the tyre may be reduced.

engine.

WARNING

Never use the OFFROAD mode for driving on

solid roads. This can lead to dangerous

situations, accidents and serious injuries.

● This mode is only intended for off-road

projects, and its use on solid road surfaces

may result in a

LOW reduction stage

Fig. 145 LOW reduction stage connected with the centre differential locked.

Connecting the LOW reduction stage

The LOW reduction stage assists the

driver in difficult off-road and uphill

terrain.

– Reduce the speed to less than approx.

15 km/h (9 mph) or, if necessary, until the

vehicle stops.

– Move the selector lever to the N position.

The LOW reduction stage is a very low gear

ratio with maximum traction and is suitable for

the following driving situations:

– Turn the knob to the LOW position and wait 1

second → fig. 145 .

– When the LOW reduction stage is switched

on, the word LOW lights up. If, on the other

hand, it flashes, it means that the LOW

reduction stage is selected, but not yet

switched on.

– In difficult terrain.

– When climbing a slope with a maximum

angle of 45 degrees.

– Cross-country with a trailer → p. 278.

– Select gear ratio D or S.

Do not use the LOW reduction stage with the

carriageway in winter conditions.

When the LOW reduction stage is engaged, the

ESC, ASR and EDS behave a little differently than

when driving on the road:

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– With the LOW reduction stage engaged, the

Switch off the LOW reduction stage

maximum speed is approx. 70 km/h (44 mph).

– Reduce speed until the vehicle comes to a stop.

– Move the selector lever to the N position.

– In order to improve traction, EDS partially

over-brakes certain wheels. This can lead to

some locked wheels being dragged.

– Turn the knob to the OFFROAD position and

wait approximately 1 second.

When the LOW reduction stage is switched on,

the start-stop system is additionally deactivated

and the activation of the differential locks is

optimally adapted for cross-country driving.

Select the gear ratio D or S.

–

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Situations in off-road driving

Introduction to the topic

Before the first journey, do the following to be

able to drive and operate the vehicle safely off

paved roads:

Please observe the general safety instructions

→ p. 1 90.

All-wheel-drive vehicles, in addition to driving on

conventional roads, can also drive off-road on

paved roads. It is very important to have read

this chapter before driving off-road.

Familiarise yourself with the operation of the vehicle.

Check the seat adjustment and, if necessary,

adjust it → p. 54 and fasten the seat belt →

p. 56.

This vehicle is not designed for "expeditionary"

travel.

Check the distance to the front and correct it if

necessary.

The examples given should be understood as

advice for safe off-road driving. However, it

cannot be assumed that they are applicable in all

situations.

→

p. 181.

Always wear appropriate, close-fitting footwear

that provides good support for the feet when

walking.

The existence of numerous types of terrain with

different risks and dangers makes it impossible

to deal with all possible driving situations. The

examples are to be understood as general

guidelines to facilitate safe cross-country

driving. . Before setting off into unfamiliar

terrain, it is important to find out about the

characteristics of the terrain. In this way,

possible dangers can be assessed in advance.

time to operate the pedals.

Safety instructions for off-road

driving

WARNING

The intelligent technology incorporated in the

Please note and on page 190.

vehicle cannot overcome the limits imposed by

the laws of physics and only works within the

limits of the relevant systems. In adverse

terrain conditions, instability may occur due to

wheel locking even with ABS (e.g. during heavy

braking on loose gravel). Under these

conditions, stabilisation of the vehicle by the

connected ESC is only possible to a limited

extent.

If necessary, only use starting assistants in the

field for cross-country driving.

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