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:
Clock
To adjust the time and date:
1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, then press
to turn the radio on.
2. Press to display HR, MIN, MM, DD,
YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year) ...
Engine Power Mes
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays and a chime sounds when the cooling system temperature
gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode.
See Engine Overh ...
Satellite radio controls
WARNING
Do not adjust the touch screen controls, or allow the system to distract the
driver, while the vehicle is moving. Driver distraction can lead to accidents, causing
serious injury o ...






