Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
ADS is continuously electronically-controlled.
It adapts the damping characteristics to suit the current operating conditions. The damping is controlled for each wheel individually. This improves driving safety and tire comfort.
This depends on:
• your driving style
• the road surface conditions
• the ADS setting
• the vehicle level setting
Your selection remains stored even if you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.

Vehicles without extended Off-Road Pro engineering package

Vehicles with extended Off-Road Pro engineering package
You can choose between the following ADS settings:
• AUTO for normal driving situations;
indicator lamps 2 and 3 are off.
• SPORT for sporty driving; indicator
lamp 2 is on. In comparison with AUTO or
COMF, the vehicle is lowered by
0.6 in(15 mm).
• COMF for a more comfortable ride;
indicator lamp 3 is on.
► Start the engine.
► Press button 1 repeatedly until the
desired setting is selected.
Vehicles with extended Off-Road Proengineering package
Basic settings
The extent to which the vehicle is raised or
lowered depends on the basic setting
selected.
Select:
• Off-road level 3 for freeing the vehicle
in
impassable terrain at low s ...
PARKTRONIC
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See also:
Anti-theft Alarm System Messages
SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
This message displays when there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system.
The vehicle may or may not restart so you may want to take the vehicle to your dealer
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Portable media connections
Portable media devices can be connected to the media hubs located in the cubby
box lid and the rear of the floor console. Compatible portable devices include:
• USB mass storage devices (e.g. ...
iPod® player operation
Connecting iPod®
Open the tray lid and connect the iPod®
cable to the USB connector. If the iPod®
supports charging via USB, the battery of
the iPod® will be charged while connected
to ...






