Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2021, Owner'S Manual

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the suspension setting selected: CCOMF OMFORT ORT,
SPORT SPORT or SPOR SPORT PL T PLUS US
AMG RIDE CONTROL includes the following com-
ponents and functions:
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electronically controlled damping system
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ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System with
constant damping force adjustment)
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DYNAMIC SELECT switch
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the suspension setting button (
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AMG RIDE C AMG RIDE CONTR OL +
FFunction of AMG RIDE C unction of AMG RIDE CONTR OL +
AMG RIDE C is an air suspension sys-
tem with variable damping for improved driving
characteristics. The all-round level control system
ensures the best possible suspension and con-
stant ground clearance, even with a laden vehicle.
When driving at speed, the vehicle is lowered
automatically to improve driving safety and to
reduce fuel consumption. You also have the
option of manually adjusting the vehicle level.
The damping is set individually for each wheel and
is a ected by the following factors:
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Driving style, e.g. sporty
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Road condition, e.g. bumps
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The individual selection of SPOR SPORTT, SPOR , SPORT + T + or
CCOMF OMFORT ORT
AMG RIDE C includes the following
components and functions:
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Air suspension with variable spring rate and
automatic level control
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Speed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel con-
sumption
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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
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Suspension setting button
Suspension se Suspension setting and v tting and vehicle lev ehicle level per dr el per drivive pr e pro- o-
gr gram am
Drive programs o , A , Î and C :
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The suspension setting is comfortable ( o ,
A and Î ).
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The suspension setting is rmer ( C ).
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The vehicle is set to the normal level.
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When driving at speeds of 210 km/h or
above, the vehicle is lowered.
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When driving at speeds below 120 km/h, the
vehicle is raised again.
Drive programs B and I :
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The suspension setting is even rmer.
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The vehicle is set to the low level.
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The vehicle is not lowered any further if you
are travelling at higher speeds.
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When the vehicle is started again, the CCOM- OM-
FFORT ORT setting is activated automatically.
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