Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, Operator'S Manual

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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
Suspension setting and vehicle level per
drive program
Drive program
A :
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The suspension setting is comfortable.
R
The vehicle is set to the normal level.
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When driving at speeds above approximately
86 mph (138 km/h), the vehicle is lowered.
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When driving at speeds below approximately
50 mph (80 km/h), the vehicle is raised
again.
Drive program ; :
R
The suspension setting is comfortable.
R
The vehicle is set to low level -1.
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The vehicle is not lowered any further if you
are traveling at higher speeds.
Drive program C :
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The suspension setting is firmer.
R
The vehicle is set to low level -1.
R
The vehicle is not lowered any further if you
are traveling at higher speeds.
Drive program B :
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The suspension setting is even firmer.
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The vehicle is set to low level -1.
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The vehicle is not lowered any further if you
are traveling at higher speeds.
Drive program F and G :
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The suspension setting is suitable for off-
road terrain.
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The vehicle is set to high level +1.
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When driving at speeds above approximately
75 mph (120 km/h), the vehicle is lowered.
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When driving at speeds below approximately
50 mph (80 km/h), the vehicle is raised.
Individual suspension settings can be called up
in drive program = (
/
page 156).
% 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 in drive programs A , ; ,
C and B , irrespective of speed.
Differences between different vehicle levels
compared to the normal level (0):
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High level +2 (only vehicles with Off-road
package): approxi2.0 in (+50 mm)
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High level +1: approxi1.2 in
(+30 mm)
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Low level -1: approximately -0.6 in (-15 mm)
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.
208 Driving and parking