Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC 2019, Operator'S Manual

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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
R
Manually selectable high-level setting for
greater ground clearance
R
ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System with
constant damping force adjustment)
R
DYNAMIC SELECT switch and level button
Available suspension tunings
Drive program Characteristics
A (Comfort)
R
The suspension tuning is comfortable.
R
The vehicle is set to the normal level.
R
When driving at speeds above 77 mph (125 km/h) the vehicle is lowered.
R
When driving at speeds below 50 mph (80 km/h) the vehicle is raised again.
; (Economy)
R
The suspension tuning is comfortable.
R
The vehicle is set to the low level.
R
The vehicle is not lowered any further if you are traveling at higher speeds.
184 Driving and parking