2003 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 209

Controls in detail Driving systems AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control)* Vehicle level control Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride height to reduce fuel consumption increase vehicle safety The following vehicle chassis ride heights are possible: Normal Raised Lowered The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or lowered according to the selected level setting and to the vehicle speed: With increasing speed, ride height is reduced automatically by up to approximately 0.6 inch (15 mm) "Lowered" level. Select the "Raised" level only when required by current driving conditions. Otherwise fuel consumption may increase handling may be impaired With decreasing speed, the ride height is again raised to the "Normal" level. Warning! G i These height adjustments are so small that you may not notice any change. To help avoid personal injury, keep hands and feet away from wheel housing area, and stay away from under the vehicle when lowering the vehicle chassis. 209