2010 Mercedes-Benz S450 4MATIC S550 S600 S63 AMG S65 AMG W221 Owners Manual

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Driving systems
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Comfort suspension tuning
! 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.
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 messageABC Active Body Control
COMFORT appears in the multifunction
display.
i In winter operation, the maximum
effectiveness of the 4MATIC is only
achieved with winter tires (Y page 427) or
snow chains as required.
Parktronic system
All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
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.
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).
The Parktronic system is activated
automatically when
G Warning!
If a drive wheel is spinning due to insufficient
traction:
Ryou switch on the ignition
and
RWhile driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
Ryou release the electronic parking brake
or
RWhile driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
Ryou start the engine
and
RAdapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Rshift the automatic transmission into drive
position D, reverse gear R, or neutral
position N
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
The 4MATIC cannot prevent accidents
resulting from excessive speed.
The Parktronic system deactivates at speeds
above approximately 11 mph (18 km/h). At
lower speeds, the Parktronic system
!
Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing so   activates again.
could damage the transfer case, which is
The Parktronic system also deactivates when
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited    you shift the automatic transmission into
Warranty. All wheels must be on or off the     park position P or engage the electronic
ground. Observe instructions for towing the   parking brake and turn off the engine.
vehicle with all wheels on the ground.
The Parktronic system monitors the
surroundings of your vehicle with six sensors
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