Driving systems
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Highway level
Make sure that there is enough ground
!
clearance when the vehicle is being
lowered. It could otherwise hit the ground,
damaging the underbody.
The vehicle level is automatically raised from
high-speed level to highway level if the speed
drops below 40 mph (64 km/h). The vehicle
level is automatically set to highway level if
you are driving faster than 25 mph
(40
km/h).
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
X Make sure that the doors are closed.
X Start the engine.
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are
permanently driven. Together with ESP® and
4ETS, it improves the traction of your vehicle
whenever a drive wheel spins due to
insufficient grip.
If indicator lamp; is lit:
X Press button:.
Indicator lamp; flashes. The vehicle is
lowered to highway level.
G Warning!
If a drive wheel is spinning due to insufficient
traction:
While the adjustment is taking place, a
message appears in the multifunction
display, e.g.:
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.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
If you press theV,U,* or&
button on the multifunction steering wheel,
the message will disappear.
Once highway level has been reached,
indicator lamp; goes out. A message
appears in the multifunction display for
approximately five seconds, e.g.:
The 4MATIC cannot prevent accidents
resulting from excessive speed.
!
Never tow the vehicle with one axle
raised. This may damage the transfer case.
Damage of this sort is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All
wheels must remain either on the ground
or be fully raised. Observe the instructions
for towing the vehicle with all wheels in full
contact with the ground.
i In wintry driving conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz R-Class Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes Benz R350, Mercedes Benz R350 BlueTEC, Mercedes Benz V251 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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