AIR BODY CONTROL function
AIR BODY CONTROL is an air suspension system with variable damping for improved driving comfort. The all-round level control system ensures the best possible suspension and constant ground clearance, even with a laden vehicle. When driving at speed, the vehicle is lowered automatically to improve driving safety and to reduce fuel consumption. The option of manually adjusting the vehicle level is also available.
AIR BODY CONTROL comprises:
Air suspension with variable spring rate
Automatic level control system
Speed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel consumption
Manual level adjustment
ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System with constant damping force adjustment)
DYNAMIC SELECT switch and level button
Available suspension settings
Drive program | Characteristics |
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C (Comfort) | Comfortable suspension tuning Normal level When driving at speeds above 125 km/h, the vehicle is lowered by 15 mm When driving at speeds below 80 km/h, the vehicle is raised again by 15 mm
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E (Economy) | Comfortable suspension tuning The vehicle is lowered by 15 mm compared to the normal level The vehicle is not lowered any further if you are travelling at higher speeds
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S (Sport) | |
All vehicles except All-Terrain vehicles: S+ (Sport Plus) | Even firmer suspension tuning The vehicle is lowered by 15 mm compared to the normal level The vehicle is not lowered any further if you are travelling at higher speeds
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All-Terrain vehicles: AT (All-Terrain) | Suspension tuning for easily negotiable offroad terrain The vehicle is raised by 20 mm compared to the normal level When driving at speeds above 35 km/h, the vehicle is lowered by 20 mm When driving at speeds below 20 km/h, the vehicle is raised again
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