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141 Controls in detail
Transfer case
Transfer case
More information on off-road driving can
be found in the “Operation” section
(page 203).
Gear range
Switching transfer case
The switch is located in the center console.1Transfer case indicator
2Gear range indicator
Transfer case indicator1 in the multifunc-
tion display shows the gear position of the
transfer case.
Switching from HIGH to LOW
H
HIGHRoad position
L
LOWOff-road position
This position is intended for
driving off-road and step gradi-
ents.
The transmission will not up-
shift automatically to the next
higher gear range when driving
at the rpm limit.The transfer case supports the
engine’s driving force (approx.
½ speed). Output is therefore
increased.
N
NeutralNo power is transmitted from
the engine to the drive axle.
!The shift procedure can only be per-
formed when:
The engine is running.
The selector lever for the automatic
transmission is in positionN.
The vehicle speed does not exceed
25 mph (40 km/h).
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142 Controls in detailTransfer case
Press upper half1 (“LOW”) of the
transfer case switch.
Once the shift is complete, gear
positionL is displayed in the transfer
case indicator.
Put gear selector in D.
Switching from LOW to HIGH
Press lower half2 (“HIGH”) of the
transfer case switch.
Once the shift is complete, gear
positionH is displayed in the transfer
case indicator.
Put gear selector in D.
Messages in the multifunction display
If a shift was not completed and the multi-
function display shows one of the following
messages:
TC SHIFT CONDITIONS NOT FULFILLEDThe shift does not occur. At least one
shift condition was not met.
Repeat the shift procedure.
TC IN NEUTRAL The shift does not occur. The transfer
case is in neutral. The gear positionN
is displayed in the transfer case
indicator1.
Repeat the shift procedure.
TC SHIFT – CANCELLEDThe shift did not take place.
Repeat the shift procedure.
TRANSFER CASE – VISIT WORKSHOP!There is a malfunction in the system.
Have the vehicle checked at your au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (
page 266).
!The shift procedure can only be per-
formed when:
The engine is running.
The selector lever for the automatic
transmission is in positionN.
The vehicle speed does not exceed
40 mph (70 km/h).
Warning!
G
If TC is in neutral, transmission positionP
will not hold vehicle. The parking brake must
be applied to hold vehicle in place.
iIf the SmartKey is in starter switch
position0 or1, an alarm will sound if
the transfer case is in positionN and
the driver’s door is opened.
Engage transfer case to gear position
HIGH or LOW.
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265 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display
Possible cause
Suggested solution
Category
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SEAT BELT SYSTEM
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The seat belt system is malfunction-
ing.
Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.
1
FRT. PASS. SEAT BELT
FASTEN SEAT BELT!
The display reminds you and your
passengers to fasten seat belts.
Fasten the seat belts.
2
DRIVER’S SEAT BELT
FASTEN SEAT BELT!
The display reminds you and your
passengers to fasten seat belts.
Fasten the seat belts.
2
§
TC IN NEUTRAL
No gear has been selected in the
transfer case, it is in NEUTRAL.
Engage transfer case to gear
position HIGH or LOW
(page 141).
3
Warning!
G
If the transfer case is in NEUTRAL, the
Pposition of transmission will not hold vehi-
cle. The parking brake must be applied to
hold vehicle in place.
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301 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Transporting the vehicle
When transporting the vehicle, you can use
the towing eyes for pulling the vehicle onto
a trailer or transporter.
Move the gear selector lever to posi-
tion N.
Shift the transfer case to neutral posi-
tion N.
To avoid damaging the vehicle, it
should only be tied down on the
wheels / wheel rims, not on chassis
components such as the transverse
link or trailing arm.
Towing the vehicle with various faults
Comply with all towing information
(page 299).
I n c a s e o f e n g i n e d a m a g e , t r a n s m i s s i o n
damage or malfunctions in electrical
equipment
Move the gear selector lever to posi-
tion N.
Shift the transfer case to neutral posi-
tion N.In case of transfer case damage or for
towing vehicle distances exceeding
30 miles (50 km)
The propeller shafts to the drive axles must
be removed.
In case of front axle damage
Raise the front axle when towing. The pro-
peller shaft between the rear axle and the
transfer case must be removed.
In case of rear axle damage
When the rear axle is raised, the vehicle
can only be towed with a wheel lift or a dol-
ly placed under its front wheels.!When removing drive shaft, place M10
nuts on bolts as distance sleeves and
tighten using M8 nuts.
Always install new self-locking nuts
when reinstalling the drive shaft.
