New: Active Body Control (ABC) compensates crosswinds

Mercedes-Benz developers have also added a crosswind stabilisation function (standard for S600) to Active Body Control (ABC). For this purpose ABC uses the yaw rates and lateral acceleration sensors of the Electronic Stability Program ESP®to vary the wheel load distribution via the ABC spring struts, depending on the direction and intensity of the crosswind. This enables the effects of crosswinds to be compensated, or reduced to a minimum in the case of strong gusts.

The Torque Vectoring Brake provides the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class with added safety in critical conditions and even greater agility by specifically braking the inner rear wheel in bends so as to enable precise cornering by the saloon without compromising on driving dynamics.

    See also:

    Cup holder in the rear seat armrest
    ! Do not sit on or support your body weight on the rear seat armrest when it is folded down, as you could otherwise damage it. ! Close the cup holder before folding the rear seat armrest up. Ot ...

    Checking tire pressure manually
    To determine and set the correct tire pressure, proceed as follows: Remove the valve cap of the tire that is to be checked. Press the tire pressure gauge securely onto the valve. Read the tire ...

    Warning and indicator lamps
    Warning and indicator lamps Function 1  ESP®     SPORT handling mode in AMG vehicles 2 Distance warning 3 ESP® OFF 4 Brakes (USA only) 5 Brakes (Canada only) 6 Turn s ...