2003 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 216

Controls in detail Driving systems The following vehicle level settings can be selected when the vehicle is stationary: Vehicle level when Use for stationary Normal Level 1 Level 2 1 Ride height increase over normal None Max. 0.4 in (10 mm) 1 Automatic lowering Indicator lamps Normal operation Driving with snow chains ( page 247) Very rough road surface conditions Max. approx. 0.6 in (15 mm) Both lamps off Max. approx. 1.0 in (25 mm) One lamp lit Max. approx. 1.4 in (35 mm) Both lamps lit Max. 0.8 in (20 mm)1 Dependent on loading The switch with the indicator lamps is located in the upper part of the center console. Briefly press switch 2 to change from one level setting to the next. When vehicle is at level 2, pressing the switch will return the vehicle to normal level. The message: ACTIVE BODY CONTROL VEHICLE RISING 1 Indicator lamps 2 Vehicle level control switch appears in the multifunction display. The display switches off when the vehicle is raised. 216