Application:

PHAETON 2002-2007

Features with original standard, perfect match to your original car.

Features:
1. Correct distribution of all tire weights can improve steering, braking and tire wear.
2. Eliminate the vibration of the axle and wheels caused by the road surface, ensure that the wheels grip the ground at any time, thereby ensuring the steering and braking functions of the vehicle and improving the safety of the vehicle.
3. Absorb bumps and keep the tires on the road for better handling.
4. To prevent the heavy vehicles from damaging other parts.
5. The off-road performance of the vehicle can be improved even in extreme weather, and the noise is low, the friction is small, and the service life is long.

High Quality:
1. Professional installation is recommended.
2. Designed for excellent durability to ensure proper coordination and performance.

FAQ

While an air suspension system is more complex, the advantages are clear. The system is comprised of a central air suspension comrpessor as well as air struts within an air bag at each wheel. The air compressor presssurizes the air struts as needed to control the feel. Other components can be seen in the diagram above, all of which are mainly air lines to transfer pressure and driers (filter) to complete the system.

In this guide, we take a look at the Mercedes Adaptive Damping System or ADS. What it is and how to tell if your Mercedes-Benz has it.

Many Mercedes-Benz vehicles are equipped with Airmatic suspension, including E, S, ML, GL, R, and SL classes.

There is a lot of confusion on the Mercedes Adaptive Damping System or ADS.

Sometimes Mercedes ADS is even confused with Active Body Control (ABC) hydraulic suspension.

A few Mercedes vehicles are equipped with (ADS) in addition to Airmatic. Think of ADS as an add-on to the Airmatic. In fact, even though ML, GL, R class sold in the US have air suspension as standard, not all of them have ADS.

What does ADS mean on a Mercedes-Benz?

On vehicles equipped with an Adaptive Damping System in addition to Airmatic (automatic vehicle height adjustment), the driver can select the suspension stiffness (ride quality) at a push of a button. Mercedes with ADS has a button on the center console that allows them to select the stiffness of the suspension. Typically you have three settings.

Sport - Suspension becomes very stiff.

Normal -

Comfort - Very soft suspension, you feel like driving a Lexus.

If your Mercedes does not have ADS, you can not adjust the stiffness of the suspension. The vehicle adjusts the ride height automatically, or you can raise the vehicle. But that does not change the stiffness of the suspension.

Having used an R500 with ADS, my preferred setting is NORMAL. Sport makes you feel every little bump on the road. Simultaneously, the COMFORT setting feels as the car needs new struts and there is too much bouncing. The soft setting is good if you drive in a city with bad roads, but the downside is that it can shorten the life of the airbags. In Comfort ADS settings, the suspension airbags move up and down the most.

How can I determine if my Mercedes has ADS?

There are two straightforward ways to determine if your Mercedes-Benz has ADS.

First, you have a button on the dashboard to adjust the ride quality. The button shows a shock and has the words "SPORT" and "COMF" written.

mercedes ads button

A car without ADS will not have this button. Cars with airmatic, but no ADS, still have a button to raise the vehicle.