Mercedes-Benz 2003 M-Class - Manual (Page 118)

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Controls in detail
Transmission control – LOW RANGE mode
Transmission control – LOW RANGE mode
In the following situations you should
switch to LOW RANGE mode:
ț during off-road driving
ț when crossing water
ț when towing up or down on steep gra-
dients
Switching on LOW RANGE mode
LOW RANGE mode switch
̈ Stop the vehicle.
̈ Move the selector lever to position N.
̈ Press on the upper part of the switch.
During the changeover the indicator
lamp (
୴ page 25) blinks three times.
Once the changeover is complete, the
indicator lamp lights up continuously.
Switching off LOW RANGE mode
̈ Stop the vehicle.
̈ Move the selector lever to position N.
̈ Press on the upper part of the switch.
During the changeover the indicator
lamp (
୴ page 25) blinks three times.
Once the changeover is complete, the
indicator lamp goes out.
For information on driving safety systems
during LOW RANGE mode see the “Safety
and Security” section (
୴ page 71).
!
Only switch the LOW RANGE mode on
or off, when the vehicle is
ț at a complete standstill
ț the engine speed is less than
1500 rpm
Failure to do so may result in transmis-
sion or engine damage which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
!
You should only operate the vehicle on
a single axle dynamometer for briefly
testing the brakes.
The key must be in steering lock
position 1.