Help with 4matic
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1999 e320 4 matic
Help with 4matic
Hello there! I'm new to the MB family and need some help with the 4matic system. I just moved to North Eastern PA,I have the 1999 e320 4 matic,but im not sure when i'm in 4wd mode. I don't have a owners manual yet and it's snowing now.
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98 Brilliant Silver E320 Wagon
The 4Matic system is full-time 4 wheel drive. About 40% to front wheels and 60% to rear. When you have time, definitely track down an OM since they are almost indispensible for these cars. You may notice a 'W - S' switch next to the shifter. This switch will cause the transmission to start in 2nd gear when in the 'W' position which is helpful for starting up on icy or snow packed roads.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Get some real
snow tires like winter slaloms or blizzteks the 4matic will go through anything the Pa. winter throws at you.
You can get the manual for the car online at mbusa
wiki 4matic second generation on google and you will find a nice explanation of how it and all the differentials operate
You can get the manual for the car online at mbusa
wiki 4matic second generation on google and you will find a nice explanation of how it and all the differentials operate
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1999 e320 4 matic
Thank you!
The 4Matic system is full-time 4 wheel drive. About 40% to front wheels and 60% to rear. When you have time, definitely track down an OM since they are almost indispensible for these cars. You may notice a 'W - S' switch next to the shifter. This switch will cause the transmission to start in 2nd gear when in the 'W' position which is helpful for starting up on icy or snow packed roads.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Newbie
Joined: Dec 2009
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1999 e320 4 matic
Thank you!
snow tires like winter slaloms or blizzteks the 4matic will go through anything the Pa. winter throws at you.
You can get the manual for the car online at mbusa
wiki 4matic second generation on google and you will find a nice explanation of how it and all the differentials operate
You can get the manual for the car online at mbusa
wiki 4matic second generation on google and you will find a nice explanation of how it and all the differentials operate
