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.