Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2010 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 97)

X Press lower half (“HIGH”) of the transfer
case switch.
Once the shift is complete, transfer case
position
H appears in transfer case
indicator :.
If the shifting procedure does not take place,
press lower half (“HIGH”) of the transfer case
switch once more.
X Shift the automatic transmission into drive
position
D.
Messages in the multifunction display
If a shift was not completed and one of the
following messages appears in the
multifunction display:
R
TC Shift Conditions Not Fulfilled
The shift did not take place. At least one
shift condition was not met.
X Repeat the shifting procedure.
R
TC in Neutral
The shift did not take place. The transfer
case is in neutral. Transfer case position
N
appears in transfer case indicator :.
X Repeat the shifting procedure.
G Warning!
If the transfer case is in Neutral, the park
position P of the automatic transmission will
not hold the vehicle. The parking brake must
be engaged to hold the vehicle in place.
R
TC shift Procedure Canceled
The shift did not take place.
X Repeat the shifting procedure.
R
Transfer Case Services Required
There may be a malfunction in the system.
X Repeat the shifting procedure.
If the shifting procedure still does not take
place:
X Have the vehicle checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
i If the SmartKey is in starter switch
position 0 or 1, an alarm will sound if the
transfer case is in Neutral and the driver’s
door is opened.
Switch the transfer case to gear position
HIGH or LOW.
Differential locks
Differential locks improve the vehicle’s
tractive power off-road. Switch differential
locks
R
for off-road driving
R
to switch the ABS off during off-road driving
R
for driving through water
R
when driving on deep snow and icy or
fouled surfaces
! Do not switch the front axle differential
lock when driving around tight corners. This
restricts steering ability.
! When driving off-road, apply only
moderate pressure to the accelerator pedal
if the differential locks are switched on.
When operating the vehicle on a single-axle
dynamometer – no matter how briefly – you
must
R raise the axle not being driven
or
R disconnect the drive shaft
and
R
switch the transfer case differential lock.
Otherwise the transfer case can be
damaged, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
G
Warning!
Never drive on pavement with differential
locks switched.
Steering control will be strongly affected with
the differential locks activated.
Differential locks
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