Functional description
This section includes descriptions of the following components in the center console control panel:
Drive dynamic control switch and driving experience switch
The driving dynamic control switch is used to operate Dynamic Driving Control.
The new Dynamic Driving Control has the following innovations:
- All of the drive and driving stability control systems installed in the vehicle are activated. The central control unit for this is the Integrated Chassis Management (ICM).
- A number of different programs are available for selection:
- COMFORT
- NORMAL
- SPORT
- SPORT+
An extra mode is available if a driving experience switch is fitted: ECO PRO.
The selected program appears in the instrument cluster's display screen (KOMBI). Individual settings can be selected at the Central Information Display (CID) using the "Options" menu.
Example: F01
| Item | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Center console operating facility |
| 2 | DTC button |
| 3 | Drive dynamics control switch |
| 4 | Button for bumper camera |
| 5 | PDC button with function indicator light as well as button for reversing camera |
| 6 | 4-pin plug connection |
| 7 | six-pin plug connection |
F20 shown
| Item | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Center console operating facility |
| 2 | 10-pin plug connection |
| 3 | Parking Assist button |
| 4 | Button for bumper camera |
| 5 | Driver experience switch with ECO PRO mode |
| 6 | Button DSC OFF |
The following systems are influenced by Dynamic Driving Control:
- Accelerator pedal module
- Automatic transmission
- Steering
- Vertical dynamics management (VDM) via shock absorbers as well as active roll stabilization
- Dynamic Stability Control
DTC button = DSC OFF
In conformity with new legal regulations the DTC button now displays the message "OFF" along with a symbol representing a skidding vehicle. The same symbol appears in the instrument cluster's indicator lamp (consult Owner's Handbook).
The DTC button can be used to select 3 switching states:
- DTC button not pressed after terminal change: DSC in operation (default)
- Press DTC button briefly: DTC operating (TRACTION display appears in the tachometer)
- Press DTC button for longer period: DSC and ASC deactivated, ABS and ABD-X remain active on AWD vehicles (DSC OFF display in the tachometer)
If pressure is maintained on the Dynamic Drive or DTC button for more than 10 seconds a fault (DTC) will be registered by the Integrated Chassis Management (ICM). DSC assumes operation.
Button for bumper camera
The detection range of the cameras is a maximum of 100 meters. The images transmitted by both cameras appear simultaneously in the Central Information Display (CID). The bumper-mounted cameras are activated by pressing the button. The system is automatically deactivated once vehicle speed rises beyond 15 km/h.
PDC button
The PDC button switches the park distance control on or off (see Owner's Handbook). PDC provides driver support during parking maneuvers. Slow approaches to an object in front of or behind the vehicle are indicated by:
- acoustic signal tones
- a visual display in the CID