Function of AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL
AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL is an air suspension system with variable damping for improved driving characteristics. 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. You also have the option of manually adjusting the vehicle level.
The damping is set individually for each wheel and is affected by the following factors:
driving style, e.g. sporty
road condition, e.g. bumps
the individual selection of Sport, Sport + or Comfort
AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL includes the following components and functions:
air suspension with variable spring rate and automatic level control
speed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel consumption
manually selectable high-level setting for greater ground clearance
ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System with constant damping force adjustment)
DYNAMIC SELECT switch and level button
suspension setting button
Characteristics per drive program Drive program | Characteristics |
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(Sand)
| The suspension setting and the all-wheel drive 4MATIC+ are adapted for sporty performance on fine, loose surfaces. The vehicle is set to the high level (+1). The vehicle is lowered to the normal level (0) when driving at speeds above 70 km/h.
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(Trail)
| The suspension setting and the all-wheel drive 4MATIC+ are adapted for driving in areas with no firm road surfaces. The vehicle is set to the high level (+1). The vehicle is lowered to the normal level (0) when driving at speeds above 70 km/h.
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(Slippery)
(Comfort)
| The suspension setting is comfortable. The vehicle is set to the normal level (0). The vehicle is lowered to the low level (-1) when driving at speeds above 120 km/h. The vehicle is once again raised to the normal level (0) in the following situations: 4MATIC+ is dynamically synchronised.
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(Sport)
(Sport +)
(RACE)
| The suspension setting is even firmer. The vehicle is set to the low level (-1). The vehicle is not lowered any further if you are travelling at higher speeds. 4MATIC+ is more dynamically synchronised.
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Differences between different vehicle levels compared to the normal level (0):
In addition, you can select the mode in every drive program individually via the AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL button in the centre console. After a drive program is changed, the automatic suspension setting of the drive program is reactivated.