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Differential locks (Canada only)
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Center and rear axle differential locks
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Warning!
Never drive on a paved surface with the
center and rear axle differential locks
manually engaged. Ability to steer the
vehicle is greatly reduced when the
differential locks are manually engaged,
increasing the risk of an accident.
For safety reasons, the locks are
automatically released at a vehicle speed
above 31 mph (50 km/h). Nevertheless,
you should only manually lock the
differential if absolutely necessary because
engaged locks will restrict the vehicle
drivetrain while cornering and cause the
vehicle to chatter. This could cause you to
lose control of the vehicle and cause an
accident.
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The differential locks must not be
engaged manually when towing the vehicle
or spinning the wheels.
The differential locks should only be engaged
manually if traction is insufficient in AUTO
mode.
The differential locks can be engaged in the
sequence &, ( (Y page 145) up to a speed
of 19 mph (30 km/h).
Engage differential locks:
R
for off-road driving
R
for driving through water
R
when driving on deep snow and icy or
fouled surfaces
X
Start the engine.
X
To select the desired locking mode, rotate
adjustment ring 1 to position & or
( (Y page 145).
The indicator lamp on adjustment ring 1
at the respective symbol comes on.
A message indicating that the respective
differential is completely locked appears in
the multifunction display.
Example illustration
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Center differential completely locked
!
If the differential locks have been
manually engaged, the tires will scuff on the
road surface when cornering because the
differences between the individual wheel
rotation speeds will not be compensated
for.
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The differential locks are reset to AUTO
mode after the ignition has been switched
off for longer than 10 seconds.
Controls in detail