Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon W223 2021 Owner's Manual page 261

AIRMATIC
▌Function of AIRMATIC
AIRMATIC is an air suspension system with varia-
ble damping for improved driving comfort. The all-
round level control system ensures the best possi-
ble 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.
AIRMATIC includes the following components and
functions:
air suspension with automatic all-round level
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control
speed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel con-
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sumption
increased vehicle level for greater ground
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clearance, selected via the multimedia system
ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System with
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constant damping force adjustment)
Suspension setting depending on the drive pro-
gram
Drive program C and B:
The suspension setting is firmer.
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The vehicle is set to low level -1.
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The vehicle is lowered to low level -2 when
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driving at speeds above 120 km/h.
When driving at speeds below 80 km/h, the
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vehicle is raised again to low level -1.
Drive program A and ;:
The suspension setting is comfortable.
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The vehicle is set to the normal level.
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The vehicle is lowered to low level -1 when
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driving at speeds above 120 km/h.
The vehicle is lowered to low level -2 when
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driving at speeds above 160 km/h.
When driving at speeds below 120 km/h, the
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vehicle is raised again to low level -1.
When driving at speeds below 80 km/h, the
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vehicle is raised again to the normal level.
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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 cor-
rectly established, the vehicle remains at nor-
mal level irrespective of speed or the drive
program selected.
▌Setting the vehicle level
& WARNING Risk of accident because vehi-
cle level is too high
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
The vehicle can drift outwards, for example,
when steering or cornering.
Choose a vehicle level which is suited to
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the driving style and the road surface
conditions.
& WARNING Risk of entrapment from vehi-
cle lowering
When lowering the vehicle, other people could
become trapped if their limbs are between the