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This function must be activated in vehicles
without Driving Assistance Package, so that
Emergency Stop Assist is fully available.
Further information on Emergency Stop Assist
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AIRMATIC
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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 possi-
ble suspension and constant ground clearance,
even with a laden vehicle. When driving at speed,
the vehicle is lowered automatically to improve
driving safety and to reduce energy consumption.
You also have the option of manually adjusting the
vehicle level.
AIRMATIC includes the following components and
functions:
R
air suspension with automatic all-round level
control
R
ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System with
constant adjustment of damping characteris-
tics)
R
speed-dependent lowering of the vehicle level
R
increased vehicle level for greater ground
clearance, selected via the multimedia system
Suspension setting and vehicle level per drive pro-
gram
Drive programs
A
,
;
and
C
:
R
a comfortable suspension setting in drive pro-
grams
A
and
;
R
a firmer, sporty suspension setting in drive
program
C
R
adjusting the vehicle to normal level
R
lowering the vehicle at speeds above 75 mph
(120 km/h) to save energy:
-
by approx. -0.4 in (-10 mm) in
A
and
;
-
by approx. -0.6 in (-15 mm) in
C
R
raising the vehicle to normal level at speeds
below 50 mph (80 km/h)
Drive program
F
:
R
suspension setting for off-road
R
at speeds below 31 mph (50 km/h): raises
the vehicle by approx. + 1.2 in (+ 30 mm) to
off-road level +1
R
lowering the vehicle to normal level at speeds
above 43 mph (70 km/h)
R
below 31 mph (50 km/h): raises the vehicle to
off-road level +1 again
R
from 68 mph (110 km/h): switch to
A
Individual suspension settings can be called up in
drive program
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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 always remains
at normal level in all drive programs with the
exception of
F
. In drive program
F
,
the vehicle lowers above speeds of approx.
19 mph (30 km/h)to normal level.
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Страница 16: ...Driver s display with driver camera 14 At a glance Indicator and warning lamps with driver camera...
Страница 18: ...L Suspension red 547 Suspension yellow 547 16 At a glance Indicator and warning lamps with driver camera...
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Страница 20: ...18 At a glance Overhead control panel...
Страница 22: ...20 At a glance Door operating unit and seat adjustment...
Страница 24: ...22 At a glance Control settings in the rear passenger compartment...
Страница 26: ...24 At a glance Emergencies and breakdowns...