Active Curve System - Mercedes-Benz M-Class Operator's Manual

Driving systems
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Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Sports tuning
Example: vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD
package
Suspension tuning button
:
Indicator lamp for sports tuning
;
Indicator lamp for comfort tuning
=
Start the engine.
X
Press button :.
X
Indicator lamp ; lights up. Sports
suspension tuning is selected. The vehicle
is lowered by 0.6 in (15 mm).
The firmer suspension tuning in Sport mode
ensures even better contact with the road.
Select this mode when employing a sporty
driving style, e.g. on winding country roads.
Comfort tuning
Example: vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD
package
Suspension tuning button
:
Indicator lamp for sports tuning
;
Indicator lamp for comfort tuning
=
Press button :.
X
Indicator lamp = lights up. Comfort tuning
is selected. The vehicle is raised by 0.6 in
(15 mm).
In comfort mode, the driving characteristics
of your vehicle are more comfortable.
Therefore, select this mode if you favor a
more comfortable driving style. Select
comfort mode also when driving fast on
straight roads, e.g. on straight stretches of
freeway.

Active Curve System

The Active Curve System uses active
stabilizers to optimize both driving comfort
and vehicle agility. Depending on the ADS
mode selected ( page 207), the Active Curve
Y
System also changes the setting.
If you select ADS comfort mode:
rolling movement is reduced in the event of
R
changing surface undulations
the roll angle when cornering is reduced
R
the driving style is agile
R
If you select ADS sport mode:
the roll angle is reduced significantly
R
the driving style is even more agile
R