Precise wheel location: the front axle with McPherson struts
At the front axle a three-link construction with McPherson struts is used. The lower link level consists of two separate elements which act as torque and cross struts and which are both forged from aluminium. In addition to more precise wheel location, this construction has the particular advantage of compensating vibrations caused by tyre imbalances or fluctuating brake forces better than rigid wishbones.
The third component in the three-link system is the track rod, which connects the transversely installed steering gear with the wheels. The reinforced stabiliser is linked to the spring strut, which is also actively involved in front wheel location.
The struts consist of cylindrical, lateral force compensated coil springs, twin-tube shock absorbers and newly developed three-phase head bearings. If severe body roll occurs, the stabiliser is supported by rebound buffer springs to ensure agile handling accompanied by a high level of comfort.
See also:
Interchanging the wheels
WARNING
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires are of the same dimension. If
your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size tires (different tire dimensions front
vs. rear), tire rotation ...
Activating/deactivating DSR
Activating
You can only activate DSR if you are driving
at 25 mph (40 km/h) or slower.
– Press button 1.
Indicator lamp 2 lights up.
The following messages appear in the
multifunction displa ...
Important information
The cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehumidified according to the
temperature
selected.
WARNI ...
