Driving systems
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ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
General notes
PARKTRONIC
Important safety guidelines
G Warning!
The PARKTRONIC is a supplemental system.
It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the
need for extreme care. The responsibility
during parking and other critical maneuvers
always remains with the driver.
ADS is continuously electronically controlled.
It adapts the damping characteristics to the
current operating and driving situation.
Damping is controlled separately for each
wheel. This increases driving safety and tire
comfort.
This depends on:
G Warning!
Ryour driving style
Make sure no persons or animals are in or
near the area in which you are parking/
maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be
injured.
Rthe road surface conditions
Rthe ADS setting
Rthe vehicle level setting
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the key from the ignition lock.
PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with
ultrasonic sensors. It indicates visually and
audibly the distance between your vehicle
and an object.
PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when
you:
Rswitch on the ignition.
Rshift the transmission to position D, R or
N.
Rrelease the parking brake.
PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above
11 mph (18 km/h). It is reactivated at lower
speeds.
You can choose between the following ADS
settings:
PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your
vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper
and four sensors in the rear bumper.
RAUTO for normal driving situations;
indicator lamps; and= are off.
RSPORT for sporty driving; indicator
lamp; is on. In comparison to AUTO or
COMF, the vehicle is 0.6 in (15 mm) lower.
In comparison to AUTO, AMG vehicles are
0.3
in (8 mm) lower.
RCOMF for a more comfortable ride;
indicator lamp= is on.
In comparison to AUTO, AMG vehicles are
0.28
in (7 mm) higher.
X Start the engine.
X Press button: repeatedly until the
desired setting is selected.
: Sensors in the front bumper, left-hand
side (example)
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTec, Mercedes-Benz ML550, Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W164 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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