The AIRMATIC package increases the suspension and ride comfort and the vehicle dynamics function in on-road and off-road operation. It works with a four-level air suspension system and always provides complete spring travel even when the vehicle is loaded. The settings of sport/auto/comfort are available at the press of a button. The adaptive damping system ADS also improves the road roar and tyre vibration characteristics and handling.
From a speed of 120 km/h the AIRMATIC package automatically lowers the normal level of the vehicle by 15 mm. This reduces the wind resistance and lowers fuel consumption. If the speed drops below 70 km/h, the vehicle returns to the normal level. The following elements are included in the package:
- Air suspension struts on the front axle with integral ADS shock absorber
- Air suspension and separate ADS shock absorbers on the rear axle
- Electronically controlled pump
- Central reservoir
- Central pressure sensor
- Air suspension valves
- Electronic control unit
- Sensors for level control system and for damping control