Adaptive Damping System (Ads) - Mercedes-Benz 2001 S 430 Operator's Manual

Adaptive damping system (ADS)

The switch is located on the center console.
Press the switch when the engine is running:
1
Firm damping program I and II
2 Soft damping program
3
Indicator lamp
4 Indicator lamp
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cluster display
Depending upon road surface conditions, driving style,
and damping program selected, ADS will automatically
adjust for optimal ride comfort.
The selected damping mode is stored in memory when
removing the electronic key from the starter switch.
The following settings are available:
Soft damping program – indicator lamps (3, 4) are
switched off.
Firm damping program I – indicator lamp (3) lights up.
Firm damping program II – indicator lamps (3, 4) light
up.
Soft damping program
Setting for regular driving.
The soft damping mode is activated when both indicator
lamps (3, 4) are switched off.
To change from soft to firm damping mode, press upper
half of switch (2) once or twice.
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