Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2013 Owner's Manual page 248

Comfort mode
In comfort mode, the driving characteristics
of your vehicle are more comfortable. There-
fore, select this mode if you prefer a more
comfortable driving style. Select Comfort
mode also when driving fast on straight roads,
e.g. on straight stretches of motorway.
If indicator lamp ; ; is not lit: press but-
X
ton :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up. You have selec-
ted "Comfort mode".
All vehicles except AMG vehicles: the
AIRMATIC COMFORT AIRMATIC COMFORT
the multifunction display.
AMG vehicles: the
COMFORTmessage appears in the multifunc- COMFORT
tion display.
If the driving speed is higher than 120 km/h,
the vehicle is automatically lowered by
another 10 mm compared to the normal level
in comfort mode.
All vehicles except AMG vehicles: if the
driving speed is higher than 160 km/h, the
vehicle is automatically lowered by another
20 mm compared to the normal level in com-
fort mode.
Load compensation
The vehicle can compensate differences in
the vehicle level by raising or lowering the
axles. This is the case, for example, when
people get out of the vehicle or when luggage
is removed.
message appears in
AMG Ride Control AMG Ride Control
A load compensation occurs if:
a door or the boot lid is opened
R
the parked vehicle is unlocked
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The engine needs to be running for larger level
changes.
4MATIC (permanent all-wheel drive)
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are per-
manently driven. Together with ESP
improves the traction of your vehicle when-
ever a drive wheel spins due to insufficient
grip.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC
can neither reduce the risk of accident nor
override the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot
take account of road, weather and traffic con-
ditions. 4MATIC is only an aid. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good
time, and for staying in the lane.
If a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip:
when pulling away, only depress the accel-
R
erator pedal as far as is necessary.
accelerate less when driving
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! Never tow the vehicle with one axle
raised. This may damage the transfer case.
Damage of this sort is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty. All
wheels must remain either on the ground
or be fully raised. Observe the instructions
for towing the vehicle with all wheels in full
contact with the ground.
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In wintry driving conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if
you use winter tyres (M+S tyres), with snow
chains if necessary.
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