2010 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 349

Driving systems Comfort suspension tuning Vehicle handling in comfort driving mode is softer. Select this mode when you prefer a more comfortable driving style. X When indicator lamp ; is on: Press button :. Indicator lamp ; goes out. The comfortable chassis and suspension setup is selected. The message ABC Active Body Control COMFORT appears in the multifunction display. 347 ! Only conduct operational or performance tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such tests are necessary, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You could otherwise seriously damage the brake system and/or the transfer case which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All-wheel drive (4MATIC) In vehicles with all-wheel drive (4MATIC), both axles are powered at all times when the vehicle is being operated. The 4MATIC improves traction in conjunction with the ESC (Y page 66) and the Electronic Traction System (ETS/4-ETS) (Y page 67). Parktronic system The Parktronic system with Parking Guidance is an electronic parking aid with ultrasonic sensors designed to assist the driver during parking maneuvers. The Parktronic system indicates the relative distance between the vehicle and an obstacle visually and audibly. The Parktronic system is activated automatically when Ryou G Warning! If a drive wheel is spinning due to insufficient traction: RWhile RWhile switch on the ignition release the electronic parking brake start the engine driving off, apply as little throttle as possible. driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal. and Ryou or Ryou RAdapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road conditions. and Rshift Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid. The 4MATIC cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed. the automatic transmission into drive position D, reverse gear R, or neutral position N ! Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing so could damage the transfer case, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All wheels must be on or off the ground. Observe instructions for towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground. The Parktronic system deactivates at speeds above approximately 11 mph (18 km/h). At lower speeds, the Parktronic system activates again. The Parktronic system also deactivates when you shift the automatic transmission into park position P or engage the electronic parking brake and turn off the engine. The Parktronic system monitors the surroundings of your vehicle with six sensors Z Controls in detail i In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the 4MATIC is only achieved with winter tires (Y page 432) or snow chains as required.