Adaptive Damping System (Ads); Adaptive Damping System Adjustment - Mercedes-Benz 2002 SL 500 Operator's Manual

Adaptive Damping System (ADS)

(SL 600 only)
Depending upon road surface conditions, load, driving
style, ADS will automatically adjust the optimal ride
firmness.
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on with the key
in steering lock position 2 and should go out with the
engine running.
If the malfunction indicator lamp stays on after the
engine is running or comes on while driving, then the
system has detected a malfunction.
Have the ADS checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Note:
If the power supply was interrupted (battery
disconnected or empty), the malfunction indicator lamp
will light up when the engine is running.
Turn the steering wheel from full left to full right lock
position. The light should go out.
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Instrument
Driving
cluster display

Adaptive damping system adjustment

The switch is located in the center console.
1
Firm dampening program. This setting should be
used for sporty driving. During the setting for sporty
driving the indicator lamp in the switch lights up.
2 Soft dampening program. This setting should be
used for regular driving.
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