ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
General notes
ADS adapts the damping characteristics to the current operating and driving situation.
This depends on:
- your driving style
- the road surface conditions
- the ADS setting
- the vehicle level setting
Your selection remains stored even if you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.

– Start the engine.
Sports tuning
The firmer suspension tuning in Sport mode ensures even better contact with the road.
Select this mode when employing a sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country roads.
– Press button 1.
Indicator lamp 2 lights up. Sports
suspension tuning is selected. The vehicle
is lowered by 0.6 in (15 mm).
Comfort tuning
In Comfort mode, the driving characteristics of your vehicle are more comfortable. Select this mode if you favor a more comfortable driving style, but also when driving fast on straight roads, e.g. freeways.
– Press button 1.
Indicator lamp 3 lights up. Comfort tuning
is selected. The vehicle is raised by
0.6 in (15 mm).
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in the multifunction display, for example:
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wheel to accept an incoming call.
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The Inside
Save a few minor flubs, the E-Class cabin is well-executed, highlighted by an
intuitive Comand infotainment system, library-quiet noise levels, and a superb,
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Cleaning the sensors
– Clean sensors 1 of the driving systems
with water, car shampoo and a soft cloth.
When cleaning the sensors with a power
washer, maintain a distance between the
vehicle and the nozzle ...
