Mercedes-Benz

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
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
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
S (Sport)	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
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