Technical data

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Operation
The engine must be running in order to
actuate the additional shift stage.
The low range additional shift stage switches
electro-hydraulically by means of a button
and clutch switch. Shifting is fully
synchronised and can be actuated at any
point up to 30 km/h (when the vehicle is
standing or during driving).
The shift procedure is actuated by actuating
the clutch (fully depressed) and by
simultaneous actuation of the button on the
gear shift knob.
When the shift procedure is complete, "LOW
RANGE" appears on the FIS display of the
dash panel insert. (after approx. 0.5 second).
A flashing "LOW RANGE" display indicates an
incomplete shift procedure, e.g. due to the
clutch being engaged too soon, and prompts
the driver to repeat the procedure.
At speeds of over 50 km/h it is impractical to
use the additional shift stage. This places
unnecessary load on the system.
If 50 km/h is exceeded while the additional
shift stage is activated, the "LOW RANGE"
message will flash and a warning tone will
sound to prompt the driver to deactivate the
additional shift stage.
If the driver fails to respond to this prompt,
the engine power will be electronically
limited above 70 km/h, to prevent damage
to the additional shift stage.
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Button on gear shift knob
FIS display
Switching on the low range additional
shift stage influences the ESP
functions.
Further details can be found under ESP
influences, from Page 65 on)
Fuel consumption increases when
using the additional shift stage.