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Differential locks
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More extreme off-road conditions may call for You can select between three locking modes.
another solution, engaging a differential lock
or preventing the differential from operating
altogether. This vehicle comes with two
differential locks: transfer case (center) and
rear. Each can be engaged simply by
operating the rotary switch located on the
center console (Y page 122). When the
transfer case (center) differential is locked,
the combined (or average) speed of the front
wheels is identical to the combined rear
wheel speed. When the rear differential is
locked, both rear wheels turn at the same
speed, independent of the individual torque.
Please be aware that engaging the differential
locks will significantly reduce the steering
ability of the vehicle.
Rotary switch for differential locks
: Rotatable outer adjustment ring with
indicator lamp
2 AUTO mode: center differential is
automatically locked
For your safety and the safety of others and
to prevent damage to the vehicle, the
differential locks must not be engaged when
driving on paved roads. It is important to
understand that during on-road/paved
driving, differentials are absolutely necessary
for providing the essential control and
3 Center differential is completely locked
4 Center and rear axle differential are
completely locked
AUTO mode
steering ability of the vehicle. The differential The AUTO mode is adequate for most driving
locks, therefore, must not be engaged when situations since the center differential is
driving on paved roads and should only be
used to the extent necessary to negotiate off-
road conditions which cannot be handled by
the systems (the 4-ETS, the ESP®, and the
transfer case in LOW RANGE mode) this
vehicle comes equipped with.
locked and released as required.
i At speeds up to 19 mph (30 km/h), it is
possible to manually lock the differential
locks for driving on rough terrain.
X Start the engine.
The center differential lock is in AUTO
mode. The indicator lamp on adjustment
ring: above symbolà is on.
Switching differential locks
A message indicating that the center
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accelerate gently when setting the vehicle
in motion.
Only operate the vehicle on a single axle
dynamometer if the axle not being driven is
jacked up or the associated propeller shaft
is disconnected.
If the differential locks are engaged,
differential lock is in AUTO mode appears in
the multifunction display when the off-road
menu is selected. For selecting the off-road
menu, see the “Controls in detail” section
(
Y page 130).
Otherwise the transmission could be
damaged.
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC, Mercedes-Benz GL450, Mercedes-Benz GL500, Mercedes-Benz GL550, Mercedes-Benz X164 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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