Operating the programs

For Dynamic Damper Control*, the lower button

For Dynamic Damper Control*, the lower button is labeled with COMFORT.

Automatic program change

The system automatically switches to NORMAL in the following situations:

  • Failure of Integral Active Steering*.
  • Failure of Dynamic Damping Control*.
  • The vehicle has a flat tire.
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    Deactivating HDC
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