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Drive dynamics control switch

The driving dynamic control switch is used to operate Dynamic Driving Control. A number of different programs are available for selection. Driving Dynamics Control influences vertical dynamics management as well as other systems.

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).

The following graphic shows for example an operating facility center console with drive dynamic control switch.

Fig 1: Identifying Drive Dynamic Control Switch And DTC Button
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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

The following other control units deliver signals for the vertical dynamics management: