What does it mean when 4matic is temporarily unavailable?
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4matic temporarily unavailable means there is a malfunction in the all-wheel drive system, causing this function to be disabled. How 4matic works: The core technology of Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC four-wheel drive is the 4ETS differential limiting technology. 4ETS utilizes the automatic braking force distribution function of ABS to achieve differential limiting. When a wheel of this all-wheel-drive vehicle slips, the onboard computer applies braking force to the slipping wheel via ABS to limit its spinning. This allows the differential to transfer the power intended for the slipping wheel to other non-slipping wheels. Advantages and disadvantages of 4matic: Advantages: The 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system is compact, lightweight, and offers optimized friction performance. Compared to other all-wheel-drive systems, its advantages are quite significant. Disadvantages: 4MATIC is mostly suitable for urban roads and has very limited off-road capabilities. Reasons for 4matic being unavailable: Malfunction in the related system control program; failure in power distribution; data transmission failure: this requires specific checks on the wiring and connectors between various systems and components.