Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Operator's Manual page 197

While driving, the raised level can only be
selected at speeds of under
75 mph (120 km/h).
Setting the raised vehicle level
Start the engine.
X
If indicator lamp ; is not lit: press but-
X
ton :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up. The vehicle
height is adjusted to raised level.
Setting the normal vehicle level
Start the engine.
X
If indicator lamp ; is lit: press but-
X
ton :.
Indicator lamp ; goes out. The vehicle is
adjusted to normal level.
Suspension tuning
The electro-hydraulically controlled ABC sus-
pension system works continuously. This
improves driving safety and comfort. The sys-
tem detects the vehicle level and the vehicle
load and adjusts the setting accordingly. You
can also choose between a particularly sporty
mode (SPORT), a comfortable mode (COM-
FORT), as well as a comfortable mode with
cornering function (CURVE).
The ABC suspension system is tuned individ-
ually to each wheel and depends on:
your driving style, e.g. sporty
R
the road surface condition, e.g. bumps
R
your individual selection, i.e. sporty or com-
R
fort or comfort with the CURVE dynamic
cornering function
Driving systems
the vehicle load
R
the force of the side wind
R
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
The firmer suspension setting in SPORT mode
ensures even better contact with the road.
The steering response behavior is sporty.
Select this mode on winding country roads or
highways, for example.
Selecting the sports suspension tuning
When indicator lamp ; is off: press but-
X
ton : repeatedly until only indicator
lamp ; is on.
You have selected the suspension for a
sporty driving style.
All vehicles except AMG vehicles: the
Active Body Control SPORT
appears in the multifunction display.
AMG vehicles: the
tem SPORT message appears in the multi-
function display.
In COMFORT mode, the driving characteris-
tics of your vehicle are especially comforta-
message
AMG Suspension Sys‐
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