Mercedes-Benz 2006 S 430 4MATIC Automobile 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.