2002 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 324
2002 Mercedes S-Class Manual
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1 The display or the system is malfunctioning. 2 The capability of the system is restricted. 3 The ABC is defective. Stop the vehicle. Press upper half of level control switch, see page 286 - system selects raised level mode. The vehicle chassis is raised depending on the kind of defect. Important! When the message "ACTIVE BODY CONTROL - DRIVE CAREFULLY!" appears, do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). The vehicle driving characteristics are changed due to a noticeably softer suspension. In this case visit your Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Do not continue to drive if loss of hydraulic fluid or leaks are noticed. Doing so could result in subsequent damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Important! The wheels may not have sufficient clearance when the steering wheel is turned beyond a certain angle if the "ACTIVE BODY CONTROL - STOP, CAR TOO LOW!" message appears. The front fenders will be damaged if the steering wheel is turned too far. Watch and listen for scraping noises. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Visit your Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. 4 The capability of the system is restricted. Important! When the message "ACTIVE BODY CONTROL - VISIT WORKSHOP!" appears, do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Visit your Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Malfunction and warning messages Instruments and controls Operation Driving 321 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index