Operation Manual

210 Driving and operation
Continuous Damping Control3
(CDC)
CDC ad apts vehicle da mping to the current
driving situation and road conditions.
The system continually monitors wheel and
vehicle movements and immediately
modifies the damping of each shock
absorber. Chassis calibration is optimally
adapted to the driving situation and road
conditions.
When SPORT mode is engaged, the
damping control is adapted to a sportier
driving style ("harder" chassis setting).
SPORT mode - see right column.
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Control indicator IDS+ for Continuous
Damping Control
Lights for around 10 se conds after opening
the driver's door. Illumination during
driving indicates a fault in the system. The
system is not functioning. For safety
reasons, switches to the harder chassis
setting. Have the cause of the fault
eliminated by a workshop. The self-
diagnosis integrated into the system
facilitates rapid fault identification.
SPORT mode 3
SPORT mode is used to cha nge da mping 3,
steering 3, throttle application 3 and the
shift point for automatic transmission 3
and Easytronic 3 while driving.
Damping and steering become more direct
and provide better contact with the road
surface. The engine reacts more quickly to
accelerator movements.
For automatic transmission 3 and
Easytronic 3, the shift times are reduced
and gear changes occur at a higher engine
speed (except when cruise control is on).