Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2020 Operator's Manual page 233

Crosswind Assist
Crosswind stabilization has the following charac‐
teristics:
The stabilization operates by changing wheel
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loads through adjusting the ABC spring
struts.
Disruptions when driving straight ahead are
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reduced.
Countersteering is supported.
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Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle speeds
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between 50 mph (80 km/h) and 130 mph
(210 km/h) when driving straight ahead or
cornering slightly.
Function of ROAD SURFACE SCAN
% This function is not available in all countries.
The ROAD SURFACE SCAN function monitors the
road in front of your vehicle using a multifunc‐
tion camera 1. ROAD SURFACE SCAN detects
unevenness in the road surface, e.g. bumps,
before the vehicle drives over them. Chassis
movements are reduced and driving comfort is
increased.
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ROAD SURFACE SCAN is automatically activated
if the following conditions are met:
Drive program A (Comfort) or N
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(CURVE) is selected.
The vehicle is set to the normal level.
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You are driving at a speed between 4 mph
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(7 km/h) and 112 mph (180 km/h).
System limits
ROAD SURFACE SCAN can be impaired in the
following situations or can stop functioning:
If the roadway is insufficiently lit, e.g. at
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night.
In snow, rain, fog, heavy spray, if there is
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glare, in direct sunlight or in greatly varying
ambient light.
If the windshield in the area of multifunction
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camera 1 is dirty, fogged up, damaged or
covered.
If the road surface has no optic structure or
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reflects light.
If you are driving too close to the vehicle in
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front.