Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 194)

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Controls in detail
Transfer case
̄ Transfer case
For more information on Off-road driving,
see “Off-road driving” (
୴ page 306).
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Because off the ESP’s ® automatic
operation, the engine must be shut off
(SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* in starter switch
position 1) when testing the brakes on
a brake test dynamometer and such
testing should be no longer than
10 seconds. Active braking action
through the ESP
® may otherwise
seriously damage the front or rear axle
brake system.
Operational or performance tests with
the engine running must only be con-
ducted on a two-axle dynamometer.
Otherwise, the transfer case or the
brake system can be damaged, which
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
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The vehicle is equipped with full-time
four-wheel drive. Both the front and
rear axles are powered at all times
when the vehicle is being operated.