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 ...
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Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions.
See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants for more information.
Engine Specifications
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Automatic door locks
► All doors lock automatically when the
vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH (24
km/h).
► All doors unlock automatically when the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
The aut ...






