2003 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 210

Controls in detail Driving systems The following vehicle level settings can be selected when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running: Vehicle level when Use for stationary Normal Raised Ride height increase over normal Automatic lowering Max. approx. 0.6 in (15 mm) Max. approx. 1 in (25 mm) Indicator lamp ( page 210) Lamp off Lamp on Normal operation None Driving with snow Approx. 1 in (25 mm) chains or very rough road surface conditions The switch is located in the lower section of the center console. Briefly press switch 1 to change from "Normal" level to "Raised" level. When vehicle is at "Raised" level, pressing the switch will return the vehicle to "Normal" level. i At a speed of approx. above 75 mph (120 km/h) or if the speed amounts to between 50 mph (80 km/h) and 75 mph (120 km/h) for approx. five minutes the setting "Raised" is canceled. The message Level selec. canceled appears in the multifunction display. If you do not drive in this speed range, the "Raised" level remains stored even if the key is removed from the ignition. 1 Vehicle level control switch 2 Indicator lamp 210