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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Manual Operation of Power Liftgate
To change the liftgate to manual operation, press OFF on the liftgate switch.
With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doors unlocked, the liftgate
can be manually opened and closed.
To open ...
Adaptive dynamics
If the general warning lamp illuminates and the message ADAPTIVE DYNAMICS FAULT
is displayed in the message center, some reduction in ride comfort may be experienced.
If the fault persists, cons ...
Tow mode
The TOW MODE should be used when
pulling a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy
load. Driving the vehicle in the TOW MODE
with no trailer/load or light trailer/light
load will not cause any dama ...
