2009 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 176
2009 Mercedes E-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Driving systems in memory even if the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. All-wheel drive (4MATIC) Your vehicle is equipped with all-wheel drive (4MATIC). Both, the front and rear axles, are powered at all times when the vehicle is being operated. The 4MATIC improves traction in conjunction with the ESP® (Y page 72) and the Electronic Traction System (ETS/4-ETS) (Y page 73). ! Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing so could damage the transfer case, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All wheels must be on or off the ground. Observe instructions for towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground. ! Only conduct operational or performance tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such tests are necessary, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You could otherwise seriously damage the brake system and/or the transfer case which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. i In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the 4MATIC is only achieved with winter tires (Y page 272) or snow chains as required. 1 Vehicle level control switch 2 Indicator lamp X Start the engine. X Briefly press switch 1 to change from normal level to raised level. When vehicle is at raised level, pressing switch 1 will return the vehicle to normal level. The setting raised is canceled and the vehicle is lowered to the normal level automatically if the vehicle speed is above 75 mph (120 km/h) or if the vehicle speed stays between 50 mph (80 km/h) and 75 mph (120 km/h) for approximately 5 minutes. Indicator lamp 2 in switch 1 goes out. If you do not drive in this speed range, the selected vehicle level setting remains stored G Warning! If a drive wheel is spinning due to insufficient traction: RWhile driving off, apply as little throttle as possible. RWhile driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal. RAdapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road conditions. Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid. The 4MATIC cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed. 174