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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Installing/removing the cargo compartment cover
To remove: make sure that cargo compartment cover 1 is rolled up.
Press handle 2 on the right underside to the left.
Remove cargo compartment cover 1.
To install: attach cargo compartment c ...
How the occupant classification system works
The Occupant Classification System (OCS)
categorizes the occupant on the frontpassenger
seat by means of a weight sensor.
The front-passenger front air bag is
deactivated automatically for cert ...
Centrally locking and unlocking thevehicle from the inside
You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle
from the inside.
The central locking/unlocking button does
not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap.
The buttons are located on both front doors.
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