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:
Important safety notes
Important safety notes
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo
compartment. You could otherwise lock
yourself out
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ...
Tire labeling
Federal law requires tire manufacturers
to place standardized information
on the sidewall of all tires. This
information identifies and describes
the fundamental characteristics of
the tir ...
System difficulties
NOTICE
Use of an incorrect program will impair the vehicle's response to the terrain
and can reduce the life of the suspension and drive systems.
If the system becomes partially inoperabl ...
