Controls in detail
Differential locks
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Differential locks
For more information on off-road driving,
see “Off-road driving” (୴ page 253).
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When driving off-road, apply only moderate
pressure to the accelerator pedal if the differen-
tial locks are switched on.
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Warning!
Differential locks improve the vehicle’s
tractive power off-road. Switch on
differential locks:
Never drive on pavement with differential
locks engaged.
When running on a (single-axle) dynamometer –
no matter how briefly – you must:
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raise the non-driven axle
or
Steering control will be strongly affected
with the differential locks activated.
The ABS, BAS, and ESP® are switched off
automatically when the transfer case
differential lock is activated.
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for off-road driving
to turn the ABS off during off-road
driving
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disconnect its drive shaft
and
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for driving through water
engage the transfer differential lock
when driving on deep snow and icy or
fouled surfaces
Otherwise the transfer case can be damaged,
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
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Do not engage the front axle differential
lock when driving around tight corners. This
restricts steering ability.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz G-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz W463, Mercedes-Benz G500, Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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