At higher speeds, the steering angle is increas‐
ingly reduced.
This enables even more precise handling at
high speeds and more responsive steering
with reduced steering angle at low speeds.
Active roll stabilization
The concept The system reduces the lateral inclination of
the vehicle that occurs during rapid driving in
curves or during quick evasive maneuvers.
Driving stability and driving comfort are in‐
creased under all driving conditions. The sys‐
tem utilizes active stabilizer bars on the front
and rear axles that react immediately to all driv‐
ing situations.
Programs The system offers two different programs.
The programs can be selected via the Driving
Dynamics Control, refer to page 135.
SPORT
Sporty tuning for greater driving agility.
COMFORT
Comfort-oriented tuning for optimal comfort.
Vertical Dynamic Control The concept This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐
tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐
eling on uneven road surfaces.
The system enhances driving dynamics and
comfort as required for the road surface and
driving style.
Programs The system offers several different programs.The programs can be selected via the Driving
Dynamics Control, refer to page 135.
SPORT/SPORT+
Consistently sporty control of the shock ab‐
sorbers for greater driving agility.
COMFORT/ECO PRO Balanced tuning.
Self-leveling suspension The concept The self-leveling suspension keeps the vehicle
height and ground clearance constant. The
height of the vehicle at the rear axle is main‐
tained at a predefined level under all load con‐
ditions.
The system ensures consistent comfort by
keeping spring travel constant in all driving sit‐
uations.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed. A mal‐ function has occurred in the self-leveling sus‐
pension. Vehicle handling may be altered and
driving comfort may be noticeably reduced.
Visit your nearest service center.
Driving Dynamics ControlThe concept
The Driving Dynamics Control can be used to
adjust the driving dynamics of the vehicle. For
this purpose various programs are available for
selection that are activated via the two buttons
of the Driving Dynamics Control and the DSC
OFF-button.Seite 135Driving stability control systemsControls135
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Rubber components,care 246
Run-flat tires 220
S Safe braking 192
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 56
Safety belts 55
Safety belts, care 246
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 128
Safety switch, windows 47
Safety systems, airbags 104
Saving fuel 197
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver 231
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 243
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 55
Seat heating, front 53
Seat heating, rear 55
Seating position for chil‐ dren 63
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 59
Seats 50
Seat ventilation, front 53
Selection list in instrument cluster 93
Selector lever, automatic transmission 78
Self-leveling suspension, air suspension 135
Self-leveling suspension, malfunction 135
Sensors, care 247
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 229 Service requirements, dis‐
play 90
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 240
Services, ConnectedDrive
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 44
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 95
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 59
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 78
Shift paddles on steering wheel 80
Shoulder support 53
Side airbags 104
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 44
Sitting safely 50
Size 250
Ski and snowboard bag 181
Slide/tilt glass roof 48
Smoker's package 177
Snow chains 220
Socket 178
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 229
Soot particulate filter 191
SOS button 239
Spare fuse 238
Specified engine oil types 225
Speed, average 94
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 94
Speed limiter, display 91
Speed Limit Information 91
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 94
Split screen 24
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 136
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 80 Sport displays, torque dis‐
play, performance dis‐
play 95
SPORT program, driving dy‐ namics 137
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 79
Stability control systems 131
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 69
Start/Stop button 67
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 68
Status display, tires 107
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering, Active Steering 134
Steering wheel, adjusting 61
Steering wheel heating 62
Steering wheel memory 59
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 78
Stopping the engine 68
Storage compartment on the center console 183
Storage compartments 182
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 182
Storage, tires 220
Storing the vehicle 247
Summer tires, tread 218
Sun visor 181
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 87
Surround View 153
Suspension settings 135
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 135
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
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