Mercedes-Benz

Function of AIRMATIC

AIRMATIC is an air 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. You also have the option of manually adjusting the vehicle level.

AIRMATIC includes the following components and functions:

Air suspension with 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

Available suspension tunings
Drive program	Characteristics
(Comfort)	The suspension tuning is comfortable. The vehicle is set to the normal level. When driving at speeds above 125 km/h the vehicle is lowered. When driving at speeds below 80 km/h the vehicle is raised again.
(Economy)	The suspension tuning is comfortable. The vehicle is set to the low level. The vehicle is not lowered any further if you are travelling at higher speeds.
(Sport)	The suspension tuning is firmer. The vehicle is set to the low level. The vehicle is not lowered any further if you are travelling at higher speeds.
(Sport Plus)	The suspension tuning is even firmer. The vehicle is set to the low level. The vehicle is not lowered any further if you are travelling at higher speeds.