Operating the programs

Automatic program change

Automatic program change

The system automatically switches to COMFORT in the following situations:

▷ Failure of DSC Dynamic Damping Control.

▷ The vehicle has a flat tire.

▷ When activating cruise control in TRACTION or DSC OFF mode.

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