Real Time Damping Description

The Real Time Damping/Auto Ride system consists of the following components: A control module, four dampers, and four position sensors. In addition, 15 series vehicles equipped with Real Time Damping/Auto ride have an integrated Automatic Level Control (ALC) system. The ALC consists of the rear automatic level control dampers and the automatic level control air compressor.

The Real Time Damping/Auto ride system is fully automatic and uses a computer controller to continuously monitor vehicle speed, wheel to body position, lift/dive and steering position of the vehicle. The controller then sends signals to each damper to independently adjust the damping level.

The Real Time Damping/Auto ride system also interacts with the Tow/Haul switch. When engaged the Tow/Haul mode will provide additional control of the dampers.

The ALC is fully automatic and will provide a level ride under a variety of passenger and loading conditions. The ALC system utilizes inputs from the Real Time Damping/Auto ride position sensors to the ALC air compressor to raise or lower the rear dampers and maintain the proper vehicle height.