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) | The suspension tuning is comfortable. The vehicle is set to the normal level. When driving at speeds of above 125 km/h the vehicle is lowered. When driving at speeds below 80 km/h, the vehicle is raised again.
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E (Economy) | The suspension tuning is comfortable. The vehicle is set to the low level. The vehicle is not lowered any further if you are travelling at higher speeds.
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S (Sport) | The suspension tuning is firmer. The vehicle is set to the low level. The vehicle is not lowered any further if you are travelling at higher speeds.
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All vehicles except All-Terrain vehicles: S+ (Sport Plus) | The suspension tuning is even firmer. The vehicle is set to the low 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 is for easily negotiable offroad terrain. The vehicle is set to the high level. When driving at speeds of above 35 km/h the vehicle is lowered to the normal level. When driving at speeds below 20 km/h, the vehicle is raised again.
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