Shift ranges

Introduction When the automatic transmission is in position D, it is possible to restrict or derestrict the shift range. The shift range selected is shown in the multifunction display. The auto ...

Transfer case

The vehicle has permanent 4-wheel drive (4MATIC). Power is always transmitted to both axles. Performance tests may only be carried out on a 2-axle dynamometer. The brake system or transfer ca ...

See also:

Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle)
WARNING ► Stand clear of a stuck vehicle. ► Do not spin your tires at high speed. This could cause them to explode and result in serious injury. Parts of your vehicle could also ...

Off-road ESP®
An ESP® system specifically suited to off-road terrain is activated automatically if the offroad drive program is activatedor if the LOW RANGE off-road gear is selected. It intervenes with a delay ...

Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the individual gears automatically when it is in transmission position D. This automatic gearshifting behavior is determined by: • a shift range restrictio ...