Mercedes-Benz 2003 S 500 4MATIC Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Driving systems
̈ Briefly press switch 2 to change from
one level setting to the other.
The message:
AIRMATIC
VEHICLE RISING
appears in the multifunction display
when changing from normal level to
raised level. The indicator lamp is then
lit. The display switches off when the
vehicle is raised.
̈ Press switch 2 again to lower the vehi-
cle. The indicator lamp is off.
The selected vehicle level setting remains
stored in memory even if the engine is
turned off and restarted except when you
ț exceed a speed of 75 mph (120 km/h)
or
ț maintain a speed of between 50 mph
(80 km/h) and 75 mph (120 km/h) for
more than 5 minutes
The vehicle then lowers to regular level.
The message:
AIRMATIC
LEV. SELECT. CANCELED!
appears in the multifunction display and
the indicator lamp is off. The display
switches off when the vehicle is raised.
Active Body Control (ABC)*
The ABC system automatically selects the
optimum suspension tuning and ride
height for your vehicle.
Suspension tuning
The suspension tuning is set according to:
ț Your driving style
ț Road surface conditions
ț The vehicle loading
ț Your choice of suspension style,
“sporty” or “regular”, which you select
using the ABC button
The selected suspension style is stored
in memory, even after the SmartKey is
removed from the starter switch.