ADS (Adaptive Damping System)

ADS is continuously electronically-controlled. It adapts the damping characteristics to suit the current operating conditions. The damping is controlled for each wheel individually. This improve ...

Important safety notes

WARNING   The PARKTRONIC is a supplemental system. It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the need for extreme care. The responsibility during parking and other critical maneuvers ...

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Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction or stability system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear, spinning the ...

Mislock
When attempting to lock the vehicle, if one or more of the doors, the hood or the tailgate are not fully closed, the vehicle will fail to lock and the horn will emit two tones. The vehicle will no ...

Deactivating/activating ESP®
Observe the "Important safety notes" section. WARNING   ESP® should not be deactivated during normal driving other than in the circumstances described below. Disabling the ...