Active Body Control (Abc) - Mercedes-Benz S 430 Operator's Manual

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Active Body Control (ABC)*

The ABC system automatically selects the
optimum suspension tuning and ride
height for your vehicle.
Suspension tuning
The suspension tuning is set according to:
your driving style
road surface conditions
the vehicle loading
your choice of suspension style
You can set following suspension style:
regular (convenience)
sporty
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The selected setting is stored, even if
the engine is turned off.
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The ABC button with the indicator lamps is
located on the upper part of the front cen-
ter console.
1 Indicator lamp
2 ABC button
Start the engine.
Suspension for sporty driving style
The setting for sporty driving is selected
when indicator lamp 1 is illuminated.
Press button 2.
Indicator lamp 1 comes on.
The message
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL
ABC
SPORTS
appears in the multifunction display for
a short time.
Suspension for regular driving style
The setting for regular driving is selected
when indicator lamp 1 is off.
Press button 2.
Indicator lamp 1 goes out.
The message
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL
ABC
CONVENIENCE
appears in the multifunction display for
a short time.