General Description

IMPORTANT: Within this section, the acronyms RSS and RTD are an abbreviation of CVRSS, and should be read as "continuously variable road sensing suspension."

The Continuously Variable Road Sensing Suspension (CVRSS) system with rear Electronic Leveling Control (ELC) controls damping forces in the front struts and rear shock absorbers in response to various road and driving conditions. The rear ELC portion of the system maintains a proper vehicle trim height under various vehicle load conditions.

NOTICE: The CVRSS control module will remain powered for a short period of time (typically under 5 minutes) after the ignition has been turned off. This "system-on period" after ignition-off allows the system to level and perform other required functions.

The CVRSS control module receives the following inputs: steering wheel angle, wheel-to-body position, vehicle speed, and lift/dive. The CVRSS control module evaluates these inputs and controls actuators in each of the dampers independently to provide varied levels of suspension control.