AIRmatic driver information - GF32.22-P-0003-01GZA
Model 164.1 /8 with AIRmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system (ADS)), code 489, and offroad package, code 430
Shown on model 164.1
Illustrated on model 164.8
AIRmatic driver information
Various messages are displayed for the AIRmatic and adaptive damping system (ADS) in the instrument cluster, Comfort/Sport switch (ADS) and level control function indicator.
Turning on the ignition and starting the engine
When the ignition is switched on, the LEDs in the Comfort/Sport switch and in the level control function indicator light up and, when the engine is running, display the setting selected before "ignition OFF".
Display evaluation
If electrical faults occur in the AIRmatic or ADS system the "Visit workshop!" message appears in the instrument cluster The fault is stored in the AIRmatic control unit (N51) and can be read out using the STAR DIAGNOSIS.
Emergency running
A malfunction in the adaptive damping system leads to the ADS being switched off. The damping is set to the hardest level. If a fault occurs in the suspension system or level control system, the system attempts to maintain the set vehicle level. Manual and automatic level adjustment are no longer possible.
Comfort/Sport switch (ADS)
The driver can program the damping level as desired using the Comfort/Sport switch (ADS):
- "AUTO" Skyhook mode (no display)
- "SPORT" Firm damping (LED lights)
- "COMFORT" Soft damping (LED lights)
Level adjustment high switch (164.1)
By actuating switches the driver can raise the level of the vehicle to offroad level 3. Until each respective level is reached the relative LED flashes on and off in the level control function indicator. When the level is reached the LED remains constantly on.
Level adjustment low switch (164.1)
By actuating switches the driver can lower the level of the vehicle to highway level. Until each respective level is reached the relative LED flashes on and off in the level control function indicator. When the level is reached the LED remains constantly on.
Operating level control selector wheel (164.8)
Turning the level control selector wheel clockwise raises the vehicle level up to offroad level 3 and turning counterclockwise lowers the vehicle down to highway level. Until each respective level is reached the relative LED flashes on and off in the level control function indicator. When the level is reached the LED remains constantly on.
As long as the message: "Vehicle rising" is indicated in the instrument cluster, the desired vehicle level has not yet been reached
As long as the message: "Vehicle lowering" is indicated in the instrument cluster, the desired vehicle level has not yet been reached
If raising the vehicle speed-dependent is canceled, the message "Level selection canceled" appears in the instrument cluster for t = 10 seconds".
If the vehicle is raised several times in succession, the air compressor motor (A9/1m1) may switch off at times to prevent any overload. It may then take an unusually long time to raise the vehicle level.