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:
Entry/exit function
This system is designed so that the driver’s
seat and steering column will automatically
move when the automatic transmission
selector lever is in the P (Park)
position. This allows the driv ...
Power Assist Steps
The vehicle may have power assist steps. To enable or disable the power assist
steps push .
The power assist steps automatically extend from beneath the vehicle on the side
in which the door has ...
Fuel system
WARNING
Under no circumstances should any part of the fuel system be dismantled or replaced
by anyone other than a suitably qualified vehicle technician.
Ensure sparks and naked lights are ke ...






