2002 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 291

Instruments and controls Driving systems Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 288 Raised level, option II This setting should be used when road surface conditions are very rough for increased ground clearance. Speed dependent lowering of vehicle chassis (approximate values): • at standstill - raised by approximately one and one eight inch (30 mm) • between 0 mph (0 km/h) and 35 mph (6o km/h) lowered progressively by approximately 3/8 inch (10 mm) • between 35 mph (60 km/h) and 120 mph (190 km/h) - lowered progressively by approximately one inch (25 mm) Raised level, option I This setting should be used when road surface conditions are rough and must be used when driving with snow chains mounted. Important! Driving with snow chains requires increased space between tire and wheel housing. Refer to page 253 for driving with snow chains. Speed dependent lowering of vehicle chassis (approximate values): • at standstill - raised by approximately 3/4 inch (20 mm) • between 35 mph (60 km/h) and 120 mph (190 km/h) - lowered progressively by approximately one inch (25 mm)