Controls in detail
Driving systems
in memory even if the SmartKey is removed
from the starter switch.
! Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing so
could damage the transfer case, which is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty. All wheels must be on or off the
ground. Observe instructions for towing the
vehicle with all wheels on the ground.
All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
Your vehicle is equipped with all-wheel drive
(4MATIC).
powered at all times when the vehicle is being
Both, the front and rear axles, are
!
Only conduct operational or performance
tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such
tests are necessary, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You could
otherwise seriously damage the brake
system and/or the transfer case which is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
operated. The 4MATIC improves traction in
conjunction with the ESP® (Y page 72) and
the Electronic Traction System (ETS/4-ETS)
1
2
Vehicle level control switch
Indicator lamp
(
Y page 73).
G Warning!
If a drive wheel is spinning due to
insufficient traction:
X Start the engine.
X Briefly press switch 1 to change from
normal level to raised level. When vehicle
is at raised level, pressing switch 1 will
return the vehicle to normal level.
The setting raised is canceled and the vehicle
is lowered to the normal level automatically if
the vehicle speed is above 75 mph
i In winter operation, the maximum
effectiveness of the 4MATIC is only
achieved with winter tires (Y page 272) or
snow chains as required.
RWhile driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
RWhile driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
RAdapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
(120
km/h) or if the vehicle speed stays
between 50 mph (80 km/h) and 75 mph
km/h) for approximately 5 minutes.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
The 4MATIC cannot prevent accidents
resulting from excessive speed.
(120
Indicator lamp 2 in switch 1 goes out.
If you do not drive in this speed range, the
selected vehicle level setting remains stored
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz E-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz E300, Mercedes-Benz E320 BlueTec, Mercedes-Benz E350, Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W211 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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