Mercedes-Benz 2008 R 350 4MATIC User Manual download pdf (Page 24)

22 DYNAMICS HANDLING

Transform any road condition into perfection.

Expect a perfectly smooth ride every single time, thanks to the 4MATIC

™

permanent all-wheel drive system, advanced axle design, rear air

suspension, a long wheelbase and the dynamic handling control functions.

Front wheel location is taken care of by a dual-wishbone axle which

enhances ride comfort and handling, while the rear wheels feature an

advanced four

link suspension system.

Self-levelling air suspension is standard for the rear axle, stabilizing your

Class even when packed with heavy gear

—

so you maintain balanced

driving control at all times. This is also available as an option for the front

wheels through the AIRMATIC DC Air Suspension package.

Working in

combination with the Adaptive Damping System

(

ADS

)

, the AIRMATIC DC

air suspension system uses air

filled elements housed in the suspension

struts to provide an improved suspension response over mechanical

hydraulics. At speeds above 120 km

h, the body is lowered automatically,

thereby reducing drag and, as a consequence, fuel consumption.

AIRMATIC DC also allows the body to be raised by up to 50 mm at the

touch of a button in order to increase ground clearance when negotiating

poor road surfaces.

Optional on all models.

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Mercedes-Benz 2008 R 350 4MATIC User Manual Page 24