2002 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 287

Instruments and controls Driving systems Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 284 The maximum suspension range is selected automatically according to the selected ABC mode (1 or 2), road condition, and driving style. The selected suspension style is stored in memory, even with the electronic key removed from the starter switch. Suspension for regular driving style This is the setting for general driving. The system is set to regular driving mode when the indicator lamp (3) is not illuminated. Press lower half of switch to change from suspension style for sporty driving to regular driving style. Suspension for sporty driving style This is the setting for sporty driving. Press upper half of switch (1) to select suspension style for sporty driving. The indicator lamp (3) comes on. Note: See "ACTIVE BODY CONTROL" on page 320 for malfunction and warning messages. Active body control (ABC) (optional, standard on model S 600) The switch is located on the center console Press the switch when the engine is running: 1 Suspension for sporty driving style 2 Suspension for regular driving style 3 Indicator lamp for sporty driving style