Crosswind Assist
The crosswind stabilization:
R
Operates by changing wheel loads through
adjusting the ABC spring struts.
R
Reduces disruptions when driving straight
ahead.
R
Supports countersteering.
R
Is active in the speed range between 50 mph
(80 km/h) and 130 mph (210 km/h) when
driving straight ahead or cornering gently.
Function of ROAD SURFACE SCAN
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This function is not available in all countries.
ROAD SURFACE SCAN:
R
Monitors the road in front of the vehicle
using multifunction camera
1
.
R
Is active when one of drive programs
A
(Comfort) or
N
(CURVE) is selected.
R
Detects unevenness in the road surface, e.g.
bumps, before the vehicle drives over them.
R
Reduces chassis movements.
System limitations
ROAD SURFACE SCAN can be impaired in the
following situations or can stop functioning:
R
If the roadway is insufficiently lit, e.g. at
night.
R
In snow, rain, fog, heavy spray, if there is
glare, in direct sunlight or in greatly varying
ambient light.
R
If the windshield in the area of multifunction
camera
1
is dirty, fogged up, damaged or
covered.
R
If the road surface has no optic structure or
reflects light.
R
If the distance to the vehicle in front is too
short.
R
If sections of the route have a very small
radius of curvature.
R
During dynamic driving maneuver, e.g. if you
accelerate or brake the vehicle sharply.
R
At speeds below 5 mph (7 km/h) or above
112 mph (180 km/h).
R
If the vehicle is at a raised level or in drive
program
C
(Sport).
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