2019 E-Class Wagon Option 489
09-06-2024, 11:55 AM
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2022 Corvette Convertible Z51, 2016 CLS550 4matic
2019 E-Class Wagon Option 489
I'm looking to buy a 2019 E450 wagon. It lists option 489 AIRMATIC DUAL CONTROL / AIR SUSPENSION SEMI-ACTIVE. Can anyone tell me if that's the 4 wheel Air Body Control (Airmatic) or just the 2 rear air shocks that are standard with the Wagon?
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09-07-2024, 02:42 PM
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AFAIK, Airmatic is always all four corners.
In the context of Mercedes option 489 AIRMATIC DUAL CONTROL / AIR SUSPENSION SEMI-ACTIVE, dual control refers to the system’s ability to independently adjust both the damping force and the air spring settings for all four corners.
Damping Force Adjustment:
The system continuously adjusts the shock absorbers’ damping force based on driving conditions, speed, and road surface. This ensures optimal comfort and handling.
Air Spring Adjustment:
The air suspension can change the air pressure in the air springs, allowing the vehicle to maintain a consistent ride height regardless of load. It also provides the ability to raise or lower the vehicle for different driving scenarios. Together they provide a smoother and more comfortable ride which is why many on here always recommend getting airmatic even with the added maintenance cost.
EOD's linked pdf says the same thing, just simpler.
In the context of Mercedes option 489 AIRMATIC DUAL CONTROL / AIR SUSPENSION SEMI-ACTIVE, dual control refers to the system’s ability to independently adjust both the damping force and the air spring settings for all four corners.
Damping Force Adjustment:
The system continuously adjusts the shock absorbers’ damping force based on driving conditions, speed, and road surface. This ensures optimal comfort and handling.
Air Spring Adjustment:
The air suspension can change the air pressure in the air springs, allowing the vehicle to maintain a consistent ride height regardless of load. It also provides the ability to raise or lower the vehicle for different driving scenarios. Together they provide a smoother and more comfortable ride which is why many on here always recommend getting airmatic even with the added maintenance cost.
EOD's linked pdf says the same thing, just simpler.
Last edited by wildta; 09-07-2024 at 02:55 PM.
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09-07-2024, 03:02 PM
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489 AIRMATIC or 489 AIRMATIC DUAL CONTROL / AIR SUSPENSION SEMI-ACTIVE is in multiple posts over several years.
The option will be the same or similar across all models. Here is a diagram from an earlier post on MBWorld.org.
Forum search is our friend.
The option will be the same or similar across all models. Here is a diagram from an earlier post on MBWorld.org.
Forum search is our friend.
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Pretty sure that's air shocks on all four corners. Should have a button on the center console below the Dynamic Mode control to raise/lower the suspension. I had a 2017 wagon without option 489 and currently have a 2019 with it.
