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.
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Setting the temperature
Different temperatures can be set for the driver's and front-passenger sides.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
To increase/reduce: turn controls 1 and 8 clockwise or cou ...
Resetting to factory settings
For safety reasons, the Daytime Running
Lamps function in the Lighting submenu is
only reset when the engine is switched off.
► Press
on the steering wheel
to select the Settings menu.
...
Activating the rear view camera
Make sure that the SmartKey is
in position 2 in the ignition lock.
Make sure that the "rear view
camera" function is selected in COMAND (see the separate operating instructions
for ...
