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