Mercedes-Benz GLC : AIR BODY CONTROL / AIR BODY CONTROL function
NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Observe the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
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. You also have the
option of manually adjusting the vehicle level.
AIR BODY CONTROL includes the following components
and functions:
- Air suspension with variable spring rate
- Automatic level control system
- Speed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel
consumption
- Manually selectable high-level setting for
greater ground clearance
- ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System with
constant damping force adjustment)
- DYNAMIC SELECT switch and level button
Suspension setting and vehicle level per
drive program
- Drive program :
- The suspension setting is comfortable.
- The vehicle is set to the normal level.
- When driving at speeds above approximately
86 mph (138 km/h), the vehicle is lowered.
- When driving at speeds below approximately
50 mph (80 km/h), the vehicle is raised
again.
Drive program :
- The suspension setting is comfortable.
- The vehicle is set to low level -1.
- The vehicle is not lowered any further if you
are traveling at higher speeds.
Drive program :
- The suspension setting is firmer.
- The vehicle is set to low level -1.
- The vehicle is not lowered any further if you
are traveling at higher speeds.
Drive program :
- The suspension setting is even firmer.
- The vehicle is set to low level -1.
- The vehicle is not lowered any further if you
are traveling at higher speeds.
Drive program and
:
- The suspension setting is suitable for offroad
terrain.
- The vehicle is set to high level +1.
- When driving at speeds above approximately
75 mph (120 km/h), the vehicle is lowered.
- When driving at speeds below approximately
50 mph (80 km/h), the vehicle is raised.
Individual suspension settings can be called up
in drive program .
Operation with a trailer or bicycle rack: if
transport equipment, such as a trailer or a
bicycle rack, is attached to the trailer hitch
and the electrical connection has been correctly
established, the vehicle remains at
normal level in drive programs ,
,
and
, irrespective of speed.
Differences between different vehicle levels
compared to the normal level (0):
- High level +2 (only vehicles with Off-road
package): approximately +2.0 in (+50 mm)
- High level +1: approximately +1.2 in
(+30 mm)
- Low level -1: approximately -0.6 in (-15 mm)
WARNING Risk of accident because
vehicle level is too high
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
The vehicle can drift outwards, for example,
when steering or cornering...
Other information:
Cornering light function
The cornering light improves the illumination of
the road over a wide angle in the turning direction,
enabling better visibility on tight curves, for
example. It can be activated only when the low
beam is switched on.
The function is active in the following cases:
At speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h) when
the turn signal light is switched on or the
steering wheel is turned
At speeds between 25 mph (40 km/h) and
43 mph (70 km/h) and when the steering
wheel is turned
Roundabout and intersection function: the
cornering light will be activated on both sides
based on an evaluation of the vehicle's current
GPS position...
Every vehicle is identified by a unique vehicle
identification number. Depending on the country,
this vehicle identification number can be
used by, for example, governmental authorities
to determine the identity of the owner. There are
other possibilities to use data collected from the
vehicle to identify the owner or driver, such as
the license plate number...