Active Suspension; Principle Of Operation; Using Active Suspension - Ford Mondeo Owner's Manual

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The active suspension provides improved
handling, comfort and stability by
continuously adjusting the damper
properties to the current road and driving
conditions. This system in conjunction with
the ABS system offers the benefit of
potentially shorter stopping distances on
rough road surfaces.
Depending on your preferences and driving
style, you can choose between three
different settings:
Comfort
This provides a softer driving feel.
Normal
Normal setting.
Sport
This provides a harder, sportier ride.

USING ACTIVE SUSPENSION

Selecting a setting
Note: After you select a setting, you may
not immediately notice a difference in the
vehicle's handling. The effect of the
continuously controlled damping depends
on the road surface and driving conditions.
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You can change the setting while driving.

Active suspension

System malfunction
The active suspension system will switch
off automatically if it malfunctions. The
suspension will be set to a fail-safe
condition that will enable you to continue
driving but you will not be able to change
the suspension setting. Have this checked
as soon as possible.
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