Make sure the following warnings and cautions have been read and fully understood before adjusting the electronic air suspension. Failure to follow the guidance could result in vehicle damage, serious injury, or death.
The electronic air suspension system raises or lowers the height of the vehicle, based on a number of conditions and driver selections.
The electronic air suspension system comprises a number of features, including:
Instrument panel messages and indicator lamps on the touchscreen inform the driver of system status. See INSTRUMENT PANEL and ELECTRONIC AIR SUSPENSION CONTROLS.
Touch the vehicle controls icon on the touchscreen driver side bar to access the electronic air suspension controls.
Select RIDE HEIGHT.
The RIDE HEIGHT screen displays the current height setting. Soft keys are displayed for other height options. The touchscreen displays messages and symbols to confirm the status of the electronic air suspension.
Normal height should be used when driving on-road.
Vehicle height changes to and from normal height can be made manually via the touchscreen. See ELECTRONIC AIR SUSPENSION CONTROLS.
The instrument panel displays a symbol when the suspension is moving to normal height.
When the height change is completed, the instrument panel momentarily displays the symbol.
Off-road height raises the vehicle to provide greater ground clearance when driving off-road.
The instrument panel displays a symbol to confirm the vehicle is in off-road height.
Off-road height has two settings, as follows:
Off-road height is selected via the touchscreen. See ELECTRONIC AIR SUSPENSION CONTROLS.
When off-road height is selected, the touchscreen displays an AUTO soft key. Touch the AUTO soft key to switch AUTO mode on and off.
When AUTO mode is selected the vehicle automatically selects either the Off-Road 1 or Off-Road 2 height setting depending on the vehicle’s speed.
When AUTO mode is switched off, the touchscreen displays Off-Road 1 and Off-Road 2 soft keys. Touch the appropriate soft key to manually select the required suspension height.
Extended mode is an automatic suspension height setting that raises the vehicle to assist maneuvering in the event that the vehicle is:
The touchscreen automatically displays the RIDE HEIGHT screen when extended mode is activated. See ELECTRONIC AIR SUSPENSION CONTROLS.
Follow the instructions displayed on the touchscreen if additional suspension lift is required.
The vehicle can be lowered to allow easier access.
Access height can be selected by pressing the button (1) on the driver’s door.
The instrument panel displays a symbol and messages to confirm the vehicle is in access height.
Access height can be requested while the vehicle is stationary or moving. If selected while moving, the suspension height does not lower until the vehicle’s speed is reduced sufficiently. If the vehicle’s speed isn’t reduced sufficiently within 1 minute, the request is canceled.
Access height can also be selected up to a minute after the vehicle’s ignition is switched off.:
The vehicle can be configured to enter access height automatically. See Linked procedure not present at the moment.
The suspension automatically raises to normal height once the vehicle is driven. If required, the suspension can be locked in access height. See LOCKED ACCESS HEIGHT.
The vehicle can be configured to enter access height automatically via the touchscreen. To enable the auto access feature:
The auto access feature lowers the vehicle by up to 0.8 inches (20 mm) when either:
The vehicle is lowered by a further 1.2 inches (30 mm) when a door is opened.
The vehicle returns to normal height if a door is not opened and the vehicle’s speed reaches 25 mph (40 km/h).
The auto access feature is only available once every time the vehicle is stationary.
The auto access feature is only available for 90 seconds after the vehicle is stationary.
The auto access feature only operates if:
Comfort.
Grass gravel snow.
ECO.
Configurable TR.
Dynamic.
AUTO.
See TERRAIN RESPONSE OPERATION.
The auto access feature does not operate if the vehicle is parked on excessive slopes or on a very uneven surface.
Locked access height mode is useful when maneuvering the vehicle in confined areas, e.g., multi-storey parking lots. Locked access height mode is available at speeds of less than 22 mph (35 km/h).
To enter locked access height mode:
To turn off locked access height mode:
Alternatively, access height mode can be unlocked by raising the vehicle’s speed to over 25 mph (40 km/h).
The height of the rear suspension can be adjusted manually via the buttons located on the right side of the loadspace. The rear height adjust feature is useful when loading or unloading the vehicle, or when connecting or disconnecting a trailer, etc.
To manually lower the rear suspension, first unlock the vehicle and open the tailgate. Then:
Press and hold both buttons to return the vehicle to the normal suspension height setting.
The rear height adjust feature operates for a short period of time with the vehicle’s ignition switched off. Switch the vehicle’s ignition on if the feature stops operating. See SWITCHING ON THE IGNITION.
The rear height adjust feature can also be operated via the smart key. See OPERATING REAR HEIGHT ADJUST WITH THE SMART KEY.
The rear height adjust feature allows the rear of the vehicle to be manually raised and lowered. See REAR HEIGHT ADJUST.
To adjust the rear suspension height via the smart key:
Adaptive dynamics continuously monitor the current road conditions and driving style and automatically adjust the suspension settings accordingly. Adaptive dynamics also detect rough road and off-road conditions and adjust the suspension settings for greater ride comfort.
The instrument panel displays a message, and may also illuminate the general or critical warning lamps if adaptive dynamics develop a system fault. See OVERVIEW.
In the event of a system fault, some reduction in ride comfort may be experienced. If the fault persists, consult a retailer/authorized repairer.
The electronic air suspension system:
The auto stop/start system switches off the engine.
A request to lower the suspension is made within one minute of the vehicle’s ignition is switched off.
A height change is canceled.
The rear height adjust feature is operating.
The instrument panel and touchscreen display messages to inform the driver of any system or performance issues.
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