2010 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 158

156 Driving systems ML 63 AMG The air suspension program is part of the ML 63 AMG standard equipment range. Due to the vehicle's sportier suspension tuning, in comparison with standard vehicles, the level positions in the ADS settings as well as the speed thresholds for raising and lowering the vehicle have been modified. From the highway/high-speed level, the vehicle is lowered to the ADS SPORT level approximately 20 seconds after it is locked. From the raised level, the vehicle is not lowered after it is locked. When the engine is started, the previously selected setting, e.g. ADS COMF, is selected again. Controls in detail The following settings are available: RAUTO (for normal driving situations) Indicator lamps ; and = are off. (for sporty driving) Indicator lamp ; comes on. With the ADS SPORT setting, the vehicle is lowered approximately 0.6 in (15 mm). ML63 AMG: With the ADS SPORT setting, the vehicle is lowered approximately 0.3 in (8 mm). (for comfort driving) Indicator lamp = comes on. ML63 AMG: The vehicle is raised approximately 0.28 in (7 mm). RSPORT ! Be sure to observe this vehicle's differing values for ground clearance and vehicle height in comparison to standard vehicles. You could otherwise damage the vehicle. Observe the values for Ropening the tailgate Rdriving Rthe off-road RCOMF vehicle's main dimensions in the "Technical data" section X X Adaptive Damping System (ADS) The Adaptive Damping System (ADS) is controlled electronically and operates continuously. It adjusts the damping characteristics to the current operating and driving conditions. The damping is adjusted individually for each wheel. Driving safety and tire comfort are increased. The fine tuning of the damping is dependent on: Ryour Rroad Ryour Start the engine. Press ADS switch : repeatedly until the desired suspension tuning is reached. The setting remains stored when you turn off the engine. Vehicle level control Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride height to increase vehicle safety and to reduce fuel consumption. Changes to the vehicle level should be made while the vehicle is moving. The vehicle will then reach the set level as fast as possible. When you park the vehicle and the ambient temperature changes, the vehicle level may change visibly. When the temperature drops, driving style surface conditions personal settings