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:
Operating range for engine start function
The operating range for starting the engine
inside the vehicle 1 is shown in the
illustration.
► If the Intelligent Key is on the instrument
panel, cargo area, inside the
glove box o ...
Detection beam issues
Detection issues can occur:
1. When driving on a different line to the vehicle in front.
2. When a vehicle edges into your lane. The vehicle will only be detected once
it has moved fully into yo ...
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
► Check the engine oil level.
See Engine Oil .
Once a Month
► Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure .
► Inspect the tires for wear.
See Tire I ...
