2002 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 290

The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or lowered automatically according to the selected setting and to the vehicle speed. This helps to increase vehicle handling safety and lowers fuel consumption. The selected setting is stored in memory, even with the electronic key removed from the starter switch. Warning! 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. Note: See "ACTIVE BODY CONTROL" on page 320 for malfunction and warning messages. Level control switch positions Normal level - indicator lamps (3, 4) are not illuminated. To change from raised level options I or II, press lower half of switch (2) once respectively twice. Raise level, option I - indicator lamp (3) is illuminated. To change from normal level, press upper half (1) of switch. To change from raised level, option II, press lower half (2) of switch. Raised level, option 2 - indicator lamps (3, 4) are illuminated. To change from normal level or raised level, option I, press upper half (1) of switch once respectively twice. Normal level Used for normal operation of the vehicle. Speed dependent lowering of vehicle chassis (approximate values): • between 0 mph (0 km/h) and 35 mph (60 km/h) - none • between 35 mph (60 km/h) and 85 mph (140 km/h) - lowered progressively by approximately 7/16 inch (11 mm) Driving systems Instruments and controls Operation Driving 287 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index