Mercedes-Benz S-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Driving systems
The following vehicle level settings can be
selected when the vehicle is stationary:
The button with the indicator lamps is lo-
cated on the upper part of the front center
console.
1 Indicator lamps
2 Vehicle level control button
̈ Briefly press button 2 to change from
one level setting to the next. When ve-
hicle is at level 2, pressing the button
will return the vehicle to normal level.
The message:
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL
VEHICLE RISING!
appears in the multifunction display.
The display switches off when the vehi-
cle is raised.
Vehicle level
when stationary
Use for Ride height increase
over normal
Automatic lowering Indicator lamps
Normal Normal operation None Max. approx. 0.6 in (15 mm) Both lamps off
Raised level1 Driving with snow chains
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Max. 0.4 in (10 mm)
1
1
Dependent on load
Max. approx. 1.0 in (25 mm) One lamp lit
Raised level 2 Very rough road surface
conditions
Max. 0.8 in (20 mm)
1
Max. approx. 1.4 in (35 mm) Both lamps lit