What does low range mean on ML350?
The Low Range function can be used to put the transfer case into lower gear range for more power/higher torque at the wheels. Low range increases the torque by switching to a higher gear ratio to allow the vehicle to tow heavy loads or drive on very steep off-road terrain.
How to turn off low range on Mercedes?
car running, put in neutral, then push low range button, should go back to normal range.
What does the low range button do?
Most likely puts the transmission or transfer case into a lower gear range for more power. This would usually be used when off road, or maybe pulling a boat out of the water. For normal everyday driving you never need to touch it.
When should I use low range?
You’ll use low range to get you through soft sand, over soft-sand dunes, up steep hills and declines, through deep mud or snow, and it’ll help you drive over rocks. The lower gearing also gives your 4×4 vehicle better engine braking, which helps to control your progress on downhill sections.
What does the low range light on a Mercedes mean?
Low Range Light Flashing. If the LOW RANGE indicator lamp flashes / blinks after you turn on the engine and start up the car. It will flash for three times or about three seconds and then turn off. It means that the LOW RANGE function on your Mercedes-Benz is malfunctioning.
How to put Mercedes Benz ML320 in low range?
How to put Mercedes-Benz SUV (example ML320) in LOW RANGE mode. In order to set your ML in LOW Range mode you need to: Press the brake pedal and move the gear selector to Neutral position. Press the LOW RANGE switch on the dashboard for a couple of seconds.
What does it mean when the low range light does not stay on?
If the Low Range light is blinking / flashing and does not stay on, it means that there is a problem. The next step to diagnose the problem to get an advanced OBD-II code reader to retrieve the fault codes from the ABS/ETS/ESP modules.
Why does the low range light flash without pressing the button?
The Low Range light will blink without the driver pressing the button to engage low range. It will also flash when you press the low range switch. This could be due to several reasons: Mercedes-Benz even issued a service campaign for the transfer case control unit problems. Download the PDF file below to read the details of the campaign.
Low Range Light Flashing. If the LOW RANGE indicator lamp flashes / blinks after you turn on the engine and start up the car. It will flash for three times or about three seconds and then turn off. It means that the LOW RANGE function on your Mercedes-Benz is malfunctioning.
How to put Mercedes-Benz SUV (example ML320) in LOW RANGE mode. In order to set your ML in LOW Range mode you need to: Press the brake pedal and move the gear selector to Neutral position. Press the LOW RANGE switch on the dashboard for a couple of seconds.
If the Low Range light is blinking / flashing and does not stay on, it means that there is a problem. The next step to diagnose the problem to get an advanced OBD-II code reader to retrieve the fault codes from the ABS/ETS/ESP modules.
The Low Range light will blink without the driver pressing the button to engage low range. It will also flash when you press the low range switch. This could be due to several reasons: Mercedes-Benz even issued a service campaign for the transfer case control unit problems. Download the PDF file below to read the details of the campaign.