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:
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air suspension with automatic all-round level
control
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speed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel
consumption
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increased vehicle level for greater ground
clearance, selected via the multimedia sys‐
tem
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ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System with
constant damping force adjustment)
Suspension setting depending on the drive
program
Drive program
C
and
B
:
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The suspension setting is firmer.
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The vehicle is set to low level -1.
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The vehicle is lowered to low level -2 when
driving at speeds above 120 km/h.
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When driving at speeds below 80 km/h, the
vehicle is raised again to low level -1.
Drive program
A
and
;
:
R
The suspension setting is comfortable.
R
The vehicle is set to the normal level.
R
The vehicle is lowered to low level -1 when
driving at speeds above 120 km/h.
R
The vehicle is lowered to low level -2 when
driving at speeds above 160 km/h.
R
When driving at speeds below 120 km/h, the
vehicle is raised again to low level -1.
R
When driving at speeds below 80 km/h, the
vehicle is raised again to the normal level.
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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
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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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Choose a vehicle level which is suited
to the driving style and the road surface
conditions.
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WARNING Risk of entrapment from vehi‐
cle lowering
When lowering the vehicle, other people
could become trapped if their limbs are
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