GF32.22-P-4005MB Level adjustment, function 27.6.

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40 Front axle suspension strut B7 AIRmatic pressure sensor Y53/1 AIRmatic valve unit, left rear
41 Rear axle suspension strut Y36/6 AIRmatic central reservoir suspension strut
42a Left AIRmatic central reservoir charge valve Y53/1y1 Additional volume valve
42b Right AIRmatic central reservoir Y51/1 AIRmatic valve unit, left front Y53/1y2 Level valve
A9/1 AIRmatic compressor unit suspension strut Y54/1 AIRmatic valve unit, right rear
a Air cleaner Y51/1y1 Additional volume valve suspension strut
b Overpressure/residual pressure Y51/1y2 Level valve Y54/1y1 Additional volume valve
valve Y52/1 AIRmatic valve unit, right front Y54/1y2 Level valve
c Air drier suspension strut
m1 Air compressor Y52/1y1 Additional volume valve
p Additional volume container Y52/1y2 Level valve
y1 Pressure relief valve

The AIRmatic at the front and rear axles is a fully load-bearing A valve unit is integrated into each suspension strut. A level valve in
suspension system. It maintains a constant vehicle level when the the valve unit and a pressure reduction valve at the compressor unit
engine is running, irrespective of the load. This is achieved by the air regulate the vehicle level.
compressor pumping air through the valve units into the suspension
struts until the vehicle level has stabilized. The vehicle level is Two central reservoirs for compressed air permit regulation of the
determined by two level sensors at the front axle, and one at the rear vehicle level even when at a standstill. Moreover, the adjustment of
axle and sent to the AIRmatic control module. the vehicle level is decoupled from the air compressor.
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Locking function
If the control module detects that all wheels are unloaded when the Depending on the situation, pressure can be produced by the
vehicle is stationary, the valves of the suspension struts are closed. compressor or the pressure reservoir of the central reservoirs in
The vehicle therefore remains at the current level. This is essential, order to raise the vehicle. Pressure from the reservoirs is used when
for example, when changing a wheel or during repair work (lifting the vehicle is stationary to minimize noise. If a particularly high level
platform). of pressure is required, pressure can also be delivered by the
compressor and by the central reservoirs simultaneously.
Normal function (engine is running)
When at a standstill, the level is readjusted after opening a door or When the vehicle is loaded, the lowering of the vehicle level by the
the luggage compartment lid in the event of a deviation of more than level sensors is detected by the control module. By activating the
+/-10 mm. solenoid valves, air is delivered to the suspension struts of the front
wheel in question or the rear axle until the vehicle level has reached
While moving, the level is readjusted in the event of a deviation of its specified value.
more than +/-20 mm. Every 15 min there is a level equalization to +/ When unloading the vehicle, the pressure reduction valve is opened
-10 mm. in addition to activating the respective wheel valve.
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Wakeup function (function duration approx. 1 min.)

Using the remote control, the door contact switch or the switch for Lifting the vehicle is not possible using the level control switch.
luggage compartment illumination, the AIRmatic control module with
ADS is "woken up" in order to check the instantaneous vehicle level Function in the case of vehicle status "ignition ON"
for critical states (level too low) and, if necessary, to raise the vehicle Same function as for wakeup function, but without time limit.
or to lower it when unloading.

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If the vehicle level is lowered by more than 30 mm, it is raised by the Engine-off function (function duration approx. 1 min.)
reservoirs to the normal level (only with reservoir pressure >11 bar).
After switching off the ignition, the control module records level
With a vehicle level of < -65 mm, it is raised even with a reservoir changes in order to be able to readjust the vehicle level in the event
pressure of <11 bar by the compressor from the "critical range" to of any loading or unloading operations (raise or lower). (Same
-63 mm (prerequisite: battery voltage > 12.4 V). function as for wakeup function).
If the vehicle level is raised when unloading by more than 10 mm, it
is lowered to the normal level by reducing the pressure.

AIRmatic pressure supply, function GF32.22-P-4010MB

AIRmatic with ADS control module, location/ GF32.22-P-4200E
task/function

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