A ss is t
depending on the s ituation. The distr ibution of
power varies from balanced (comfort) to sporty
(dynamic) depending on the selected mode. The
goal is a high leve l of agility and ability to accel-
erate on curves. The veh icle is very responsive to
steer ing.
Cornering light*
The cornering light adapts the high beams to the
direction of the curve depending on the speed.
The pivot ing action and the lighting also adapt to
the mode.
Adaptive cruise control*
The behavior when acce le rating can be adjusted
from comfortable to sporty, depending on the
drive select mode. Adaptive cruise control a lso
responds to the driving behavior of the veh icle
ahead in a more conservative or sporty manner.
Engine sound*
The engine sound adapts to the current mode
and can be subtle to sporty .
(D Note
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive air suspension
- Make sure there is enough clearance above
and below the veh icle when parking. The
height of the vehicle (ground clearance) can
change once it is parked due to tempera t ure
fluctuations, changes to the load condit ions
and changes to the driving modes.
- When transporting the veh icle on a car car-
rier, tra in, ship or by other means, only tie
the veh icle dow n at the running surfa ce of
the t ires, which is the outer circumference .
Securing the vehicle at the axle compo -
nents, suspension st ruts or towing eyes is
not permitted because the pressure in the
air suspension struts can change dur ing
transport . The vehicle may not be secured
sufficiently if this happens.
(D Tips
- In some models, the maximum vehicle
speed can only be reached in the auto and
dynam ic modes.
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- The S se lector lever position a utomat ica lly
engages if the dynamic mode is selected.
- Applies to: vehicles with dynamic steering:
operating noise is heard when starting or
stopp ing the engine. This does not indicate
a problem.
Selecting the driving mode
Fig. 116 Infota inmen t : drive select
'" To select the mode, select the follow ing in the
Infota inment :
!CAR! function button> Comfort,
Auto, Dynamic or Individual.
'" Applies to: vehicles with a ti.re'! button on the
steering wheel: press t he button repeatedly un-
til the desired mode appea rs in the instrument
cluste r display.
You can change t he driv ing mode when the vehi-
cle is stationary or while d riving. If traff ic per -
mits, afte r changing modes, briefly ta ke your
foot off the accelerator pedal so that the recently
selected mode is also activated fo r the engine.
Comfort - prov ides a comfort -or iented vehi cle
setup and is suited fo r long drives on highways.
Auto - provides an overal l comfortab le yet dy-
namic dr iving feel and is suited for everyday use.
Dynamic - gives the dr iver a sporty driving fee l
and is suited to a sporty d riving style .
Individual - ¢ page 107.
A WARNING
Pay attention to traffic when ope rating the
drive select t o reduce the ris k of an accident.
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