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Always disengage the differential locks
immediately on a firm, high-traction
surface.
Differential locks improve the traction of the
vehicle when driving off-road and fording.
The vehicle has three differential locks:
R
the differential lock for the transfer case
1
disables the rotational speed compensation
between the front and rear axles.
R
the differential lock for the rear axle
2
disa‐
bles the rotational speed compensation
between the wheels of the rear axle.
R
the differential lock for the front axle
3
dis‐
ables the rotational speed compensation
between the wheels of the front axle.
System limits
If the differential locks are engaged, the follow‐
ing driving and driving safety systems are deacti‐
vated:
R
ABS(
/
page 178)
R
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
(
/
page 190)
R
Active Brake Assist
R
Active Parking Assist(
/
page 207)
R
Active Lane Keeping Assist(
/
page 219)
R
BAS(
/
page 179)
R
Hill Start Assist(
/
page 194)
R
ECO start/stop function (
/
page 148)
R
ESP
®
(
/
page 179)
R
HOLD function (
/
page 195)
R
limiter (
/
page 187)
R
cruise control (
/
page 186)
R
Blind Spot Assist(
/
page 217)
Switching differential lock off/on
Applies differential lock
Requirements:
R
You are not driving on a paved or public road.
R
you are driving at walking pace.
R
the driven wheels are not spinning.
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You can engage the differential locks in the
following order:
1
,
2
,
3
. Then press the
respective buttons. Only engage the differen‐
tial lock
2
and
3
for the front and rear
axle if required.
If all conditions have been fulfilled, the activation
indicator lamps
5
light up. As soon as the dif‐
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