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Suspension
The GL is just as at home on the road as off it. Its AirMATIC suspension and Adaptive Damping System (ADS)
deliver a smooth ride and agile handling on any surface.
Direct Steering (standard). The GL’s more direct
steering ratio reduces the effort required for
larger turn angles, such as when parking or in
sharp bends. This increases agility and makes
for a smoother driving experience.
all times. Once the engine is running, the ride
height can also be raised or lowered manually
at any time, giving you extra ground clearance
at the touch of a button. At high speeds, the ride
height is automatically lowered by 15mm at
each axle, reducing drag and increasing stability.
Once the car’s speed drops below 25mph, the
suspension automatically reverts to the normal
ride height.
sensors, the speedometer, the brake pedal switch
and the ESP system to constantly recalculate
the damping requirements for each wheel.
In addition, the damping levels can be altered
manually at the touch of a button, enabling you
to switch between ‘Auto’, ‘Sport’ and ‘Comfort’
according to your mood.
Adaptive Damping System (standard).
The Adaptive Damping System (ADS) responds
automatically to changes in road surface,
payload and driving style. It provides a comfort-
orientated set-up for normal driving, but reacts
within 50 milliseconds to significant changes in
the vehicle’s dynamics – such as a sudden
change of direction, or the application of the
brakes. The ADS control unit uses data from the
steering angle sensor, three acceleration
Front and rear self-levelling ensures ground clearance remains
unaffected by heavier loads
AirMATIC air suspension (standard). The
AirMATIC air suspension system features a
self-levelling function that ensures the GL’s
ride height remains constant however heavy its
load, ensuring optimum comfort and stability at
The Adaptive Damping System (ADS) automatically adjusts the
damper settings as you drive
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz GL350 CDI, Mercedes Benz GL450CDI, Mercedes-Benz GL500, Mercedes-Benz X164 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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