Active Height Control & Adaptive Variable Suspension: Description

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The vehicle height adjustment system improves occupants' in-and-out access by quickly lowering vehicle height at the touch of a switch. By raising vehicle height, the occurrence of road interference can be minimized on unpaved roads. Also, by maintaining a constant vehicle height regardless of load conditions such as number of occupants or weight of cargo, under prescribed loading condition, suspension stroke can be utilized effectively to ensure constantly stable riding comfort.

The damping force control system controls suspension to achieve an optimal damping force in accordance with roughness of road surface. Furthermore, through the use of various types of sensors, this system detects vehicle's operating condition to obtain an optimal damping force to provide riding comfort, stability and controllability.