Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Electronic Damping Basic Setting: Notes
Adapting the height sensor end stops
Select this basic setting for the following operations:
- The threaded connection for a level control system sensor was loosened.
- A level control system sensor was removed and installed.
- A front or rear shock absorber was replaced.
Requirement:
- The vehicle must be raised on the hoist and the wheels are hanging freely, whereby the shock absorbers move into the end stops.
Adapting the height sensor zero position
Select this basic setting for the following operations:
- The threaded connection for a level control system sensor was loosened.
- A level control system sensor was removed and installed.
- The Drivetrain Control Module -J775- was removed and installed.
Requirements:
- The vehicle must be standing on a level surface.
- The vehicle may not be loaded.
Calibration of inertial sensors (sensors in control module)
Select this basic setting for the following operation:
- The Drivetrain Control Module -J775- was replaced
Requirements:
- The vehicle must be standing on a level surface.
- The vehicle may not be loaded.
The basic settings can be done individually or together.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.