Function of E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL
E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL is an electrohydraulic 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. The suspension setting is adjusted depending on the road surface, vehicle load and the drive program selected.
The ROAD SURFACE SCAN function detects areas of unevenness in the road before you drive over them by means of a multifunction camera. This reduces chassis movements.
The damping is adjusted individually to each wheel and depends on the following factors:
Driving style, e.g. sporty
Road condition, e.g. bumps
Drive program
E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL is comprised of the following functions and components:
ROAD SURFACE SCAN
Curve inclination function CURVE
Recovery mode
Individual wheel control
Air suspension with automatic level control
Speed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel consumption
Manual level adjustment
ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System with constant adjustment of damping characteristics)
DYNAMIC SELECT switch and level button
Characteristics per drive program Drive program | Suspension settings and vehicle level |
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 (Sport)
| The suspension setting is firmer. The vehicle is lowered to sport level. ROAD SURFACE SCAN is deactivated. The curve inclination function is deactivated. Operation with a trailer or bicycle rack: if the electrical connection has been correctly established, the vehicle remains at normal level.
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 (Sport +)
| The suspension setting is even firmer. The vehicle is lowered to Sport + level. ROAD SURFACE SCAN is deactivated. The curve inclination function is active. Operation with a trailer or bicycle rack: if the electrical connection has been correctly established, the vehicle remains at normal level.
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 (Comfort)
| The suspension setting is comfortable. The vehicle is set to the normal level. When driving at speeds above approximately 140 km/h, the vehicle is lowered. When driving at speeds below approximately 40 km/h, the vehicle is raised again. ROAD SURFACE SCAN is active. The curve inclination function is deactivated. Operation with a trailer or bicycle rack: if the electrical connection has been correctly established, the vehicle remains at normal level.
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 (CURVE)
| The suspension setting is comfortable. The vehicle is set to the normal level. When driving at speeds above approximately 140 km/h, the vehicle is lowered. When driving at speeds below approximately 40 km/h, the vehicle is raised again. ROAD SURFACE SCAN is active. The curve inclination function is active.
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 (Economy)
| The suspension setting is comfortable. The vehicle is set to the normal level. When driving at speeds above approximately 140 km/h, the vehicle is lowered. When driving at speeds below approximately 40 km/h, the vehicle is raised again. ROAD SURFACE SCAN is deactivated. The curve inclination function is deactivated. Operation with a trailer or bicycle rack: if the electrical connection has been correctly established, the vehicle remains at normal level.
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 (Off-road)
| The suspension setting is suitable for easily negotiable off-road terrain. The vehicle is set to off-road level +1 (raised level). When driving at speeds above approximately 80 km/h the vehicle is lowered. When driving at speeds below approximately 45 km/h, the vehicle is raised. ROAD SURFACE SCAN is deactivated. The curve inclination function is deactivated. Recovery mode and the individual wheel control function can be activated provided the necessary conditions are met.
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Level differences compared to the normal level
Car wash level is 40 mm above the maximum vehicle height (raised level). Driving into underground car parks at car wash level risks damaging the vehicle.
