Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2016, Руководство пользователя

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Engaging the differential locks
General notes
The switches are at the top of the centre con-
sole.
: Function indicator lamps (red)
;
Differential lock for the front axle
= Differential lock for the transfer case
?
Differential lock for the rear axle
A Activation indicator lamps (yellow)
Engage the differential locks:
R
off-road
R
to deactivate ABS, 4ETS, ESP
®
and BAS when
off-road
R
when fording
Further information on driving off-road
(
Y
page 119).
You can engage the differential locks in the fol-
lowing order: = , ? , ; .
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you engage the differential locks when driv-
ing on a firm, high-traction surface, the steer-
ability of the vehicle is severely impaired. You
could lose control of the vehicle, especially
when activating on a bend. There is a risk of an
accident.
Disengage the differential locks immediately
on a firm, high-traction surface.
G
WARNING
When the differential locks are engaged, ABS,
4ETS, ESP
®
and BAS are deactivated. This
could cause the wheels to lock and increases
the braking distance. There is a risk of an
accident.
Disengage the differential locks immediately
on firm surfaces with good grip.
!
Only engage the differential locks when:
R
you are driving at walking pace
R
the drive wheels are not spinning
R
you are not driving on a firm road surface
Differential lock for the transfer case
X
To engage: press switch = .
The yellow indicator lamp under switch =
lights up.
The å warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
If the differential is locked, the red function
indicator lamp above switch = lights up.
In the multifunction display, you see the
Differential locks active ABS and Differential locks active ABS and
ESP not available ESP not available
The å!÷ warning lamps light up in
the instrument cluster.
The differential lock for the transfer case is
engaged.
4ETS, ESP
®
, BAS and ABS are deactivated.
Vehicle steerability is severely restricted. Drive
carefully and accelerate gently for optimum
traction.
You can now engage the differential lock for rear
axle ? and front axle ; as required.
Differential lock for the rear axle
X
To engage: press switch ? .
Yellow activation indicator lamp A lights up
first, followed by red function indicator
lamp : of switch ? .
The differential lock for the rear axle is
engaged.
Differential lock for the front axle
X
To engage: press switch ; .
The yellow activation indicator lamp lights up
first, followed by the red function indicator
lamp.
The differential lock for the front axle is
engaged.
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Off-road driving systems
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