Controls in detail, Driving systems – Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2010 User Manual

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The following vehicle level settings can be
selected when the vehicle is stationary and
the engine is running:

Level

Use for

Indicator

lamp

Normal For driving on

normal roads.

The
indicator
lamp is off.

Raised

For driving on
rough roads or
with snow chains
(

Y

page 433).

The
indicator
lamp is on.

Select the “Raised” level setting only when
required by current driving conditions.
Otherwise the fuel consumption may
increase and/or the handling may be
impaired.

i

The selected setting remains stored in

memory, even when the engine is turned
off and restarted.

X

Start the engine.

Selecting a higher level

If indicator lamp ; is off:

X

Press vehicle level control switch :.
Indicator lamp ; comes on. The vehicle is
raised to a higher level.

Selecting a normal level

If indicator lamp ; is on:

X

Press vehicle level control switch :.
Indicator lamp ; goes out. The vehicle is
adjusted to a normal level.

Suspension tuning

The suspension tuning of the ABC system is
adjusted for each wheel individually and
depends on:

R

your driving style

R

the road condition, such as bumps etc.

R

your individual selection, sporty or
comfortable

R

the vehicle loading

i

The selected setting remains stored in

memory, even when the engine is turned
off and restarted.

X

Start the engine.

Sporty suspension tuning
The firmer chassis and suspension setup in
sport driving mode provides enhanced road
contact. Select this mode when you prefer a
firmer chassis and suspension setup.

X

When indicator lamp ; is off: Press
button :.
Indicator lamp ; comes on. The sporty
chassis and suspension setup is selected.
The message

ABC Active Body Control

SPORT appears in the multifunction display.

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