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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See also:
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
If available, the Side Blind Zone Alert system is a lane changing aid that assists
drivers with avoiding crashes that occur with vehicles in the side blind zones.
WARNING
SBZA does not detect v ...
Infotainment
Read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with how the navigation system
operates.
The navigation system includes navigation and audio functions.
Keeping your eyes on the road and your mind on ...
Heated Mirrors
The heated outside rearview mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger is
on.
(Rear Window Defogger): This button
is on the climate control panel.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Auto ...






