2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 185

Driving systems Observe the notes on driving with a trailer (Y page 193). You can choose between the following ADS settings: RAUTO 183 General notes AIRMATIC enables a suspension tuning setting to be selected and regulates the damping behavior and level of your vehicle. The system comprises two components: ADS (Adaptive Damping System) (Y page 183) and level control (Y page 183) . Observe the notes on driving with a trailer (Y page 193). X X Start the engine. Press button : repeatedly until the desired setting is selected. Level control Level control automatically adapts the vehicle level to the current operating and driving situation. This results in reduced fuel consumption and improved handling. Make changes to the vehicle level while the vehicle is in motion. This enables the vehicle to adjust to the new level as quickly as possible. The vehicle level may change visibly if you park the vehicle and the outside temperature changes. If the temperature drops, the vehicle level is lower; with an increase in temperature, the vehicle level rises. When you unlock the vehicle or open a door, the vehicle begins to balance the load discrepancies while still parked. However, for significant level changes, e.g. after the vehicle has been stationary for a long period, the engine must be on. For safety reasons, the vehicle is only lowered when the doors are closed. Lowering is interrupted if a door is opened and continues once the door has been closed. ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ADS is continuously electronically controlled. It adapts the damping characteristics to the operating and driving situation. Damping is controlled separately for each wheel. This increases driving safety and tire comfort. This depends on: Ryour Rthe driving style road surface conditions Rthe ADS setting Rthe vehicle level setting Your selection remains stored even if you remove the key from the ignition lock. G Warning! Make sure no one is near the wheel housing or under the vehicle when you lower the vehicle while it is standing still. Limbs could become wedged into or under the vehicle. For safety reasons, the vehicle can only be lowered with all doors and the tailgate closed. Lowering is interrupted if a door or the tailgate Z Driving and parking AIRMATIC package for normal driving situations; indicator lamps ; and = are off. RSPORT for sporty driving; indicator lamp ; is on. RCOMF for a more comfortable ride; indicator lamp = is on.