Active body control (abc) – Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2006 Owners Manual User Manual

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Controls in detail

Driving systems

Active Body Control (ABC)*

The ABC system automatically selects the
optimum suspension tuning and ride
height for your vehicle.

Suspension tuning

The suspension tuning is set according to:

ț

your driving style

ț

road surface conditions

ț

the vehicle loading

ț

your choice of suspension style

You can set following suspension style:

ț

regular (convenience)

ț

sporty

The ABC button with the indicator lamps is
located on the upper part of the front cen-
ter console.

1 Indicator lamp
2 ABC button

̈

Start the engine.

Suspension for sporty driving style

The setting for sporty driving is selected
when indicator lamp

1 is illuminated.

̈

Press button

2.

Indicator lamp

1 comes on.

The message:

ACTIVE BODY CONTROL
ABC
SPORTS

appears in the multifunction display for
a short time.

Suspension for regular driving style

The setting for regular driving is selected
when indicator lamp

1 is off.

̈

Press button

2.

Indicator lamp

1 goes out.

The message:

ACTIVE BODY CONTROL
ABC
CONVENIENCE

appears in the multifunction display for
a short time.

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The selected setting is stored, even if
the engine is turned off.

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