Function of the differential lock
WARNING Risk of accident when differential lock is engaged on a firm surface
If you engage differential locks on a firm and non-slip surface, you may lose control of the vehicle.
Always disengage the differential locks immediately on a firm, high-traction surface.
WARNING Risk of accident due to deactivated driving safety systems
When the differential locks are engaged, ABS, 4ETS, ESP® and BAS are deactivated. Because of this, the wheels can lock while braking and the braking distance is increased.
Always disengage the differential locks immediately on a firm, high-traction surface.
Differential locks improve the traction of the vehicle when driving off-road and fording.
The vehicle has three differential locks:
the differential lock for the transfer case
disables the rotational speed compensation between the front and rear axles. the differential lock for the rear axle
disables the rotational speed compensation between the wheels of the rear axle. the differential lock for the front axle
disables the rotational speed compensation between the wheels of the front axle.
System limits
If the differential locks are engaged, the following driving and driving safety systems are deactivated: