R
The drive program selected
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The driving style
The drive program can be adjusted using the
DYNAMIC SELECT switch.
AIRMATIC
Function of AIRMATIC
AIRMATIC is an air suspension system with varia‐
ble damping for improved driving comfort. The
all-round level control system ensures the best
possible suspension and constant ground clear‐
ance, even with a laden vehicle. When driving at
speed, the vehicle is lowered automatically to
improve driving safety and to reduce fuel con‐
sumption. You also have the option of manually
adjusting the vehicle level.
AIRMATIC includes the following components
and functions:
R
Air suspension with automatic level control
R
Speed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel
consumption
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Manually selectable high level setting for
greater ground clearance
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ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System with
constant damping force adjustment)
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DYNAMIC SELECT switch and level button
Available suspension settings
A
(Comfort)
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The suspension setting is comfortable.
R
The vehicle is set to the normal level.
R
When driving at speeds above 125 km/h the
vehicle is lowered.
R
When driving at speeds below 80 km/h, the
vehicle is raised again.
;
(Economy)
R
The suspension setting is comfortable.
R
The vehicle is set to the low level.
R
The vehicle is not lowered any further if you
are travelling at higher speeds.
C
(Sport)
R
The suspension setting is firmer.
R
The vehicle is set to the low level.
R
The vehicle is not lowered any further if you
are travelling at higher speeds.
B
(Sport Plus)
R
The suspension setting is even firmer.
R
The vehicle is set to the low level.
R
The vehicle is not lowered any further if you
are travelling at higher speeds.
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Operation with a trailer or bicycle rack: if
transport equipment, such as a trailer or a
bicycle rack, is attached to the trailer hitch
and the electrical connection has been cor‐
rectly established, the vehicle remains at
normal level irrespective of speed or the
drive program selected.
Setting the vehicle level
&
WARNING Risk of accident because
vehicle level is too high
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
The vehicle can drift outwards, for example,
when steering or cornering.
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