Suspension and leveling control*

The leveling control system adjusts the suspension and shock absorbers automatically to help provide good comfort and control while driving. Leveling can also be controlled manually to make loading or getting in and out of the vehicle easier.

Pneumatic suspension and shock absorbers

This system is linked to the selected drive mode and is adapted to the vehicle's speed. The pneumatic suspension reduces the vehicle's ground clearance at higher speeds to reduce wind resistance and increase stability. The shock absorbers are normally set to provide the best possible comfort and are adjusted continuously according to the road surface, acceleration, braking and cornering.

A message will be displayed in the instrument panel when the suspension level is being adjusted.

The level cannot be adjusted if one of the side doors or the hood is open.

Suspension leveling settings

Easy entry

The vehicle can be lowered to entering and exiting easier.

Select SettingsVehicleEasy Entry/Exit Control via the center display's Top view to lower the vehicle when getting in or out.

When the vehicle is parked and the engine is turned off, the level is lowered (if a side door is opened, the level adjustment will stop). When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to move, the level will be raised to the height set by the selected drive mode.

Turning off suspension and leveling control

In certain situations, this function has to be turned off, for example when lifting the vehicle on a jack or garage hoist.

Tap Settings in the center display's Top view.
Tap My CarSuspension .
Select Deactivate Suspension & Leveling Control.

Changing suspension control

Three different levels of suspension control can be selected from the center display:

Tap Settings in the center display's Top view.
Tap My CarDrive Mode.
Under Suspension Control, select Eco, Comfort or Dynamic.

Loading mode

Use the buttons in the cargo compartment to raise or lower the vehicle to make loading or unloading easier or when attaching a trailer.

Parking the vehicle

When parking, be sure that there is adequate space above and below the vehicle since its ground clearance may vary, e.g., depending on the ambient temperature, how the vehicle is loaded, if loading mode is being used or the drive mode selected after the engine is started.

The level may also be adjusted for a certain time after the vehicle has been parked to compensate for possible height adjustments due to temperature changes in the pneumatic suspension when the vehicle has cooled.

Transport

When transporting the vehicle on a ferry, train or a tow truck, it may only be secured (lashed) around the tires, not using any other chassis components. Changes in the pneumatic suspension may occur during transport that could negatively affect the lashing and result in damage.

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