2006 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 231

Controls in detail Driving systems If one indicator lamp is on, the control system supports a primarily dynamic style of driving. The message: AIRMATIC SPORTS 1 Vehicle level control with Airmatic Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride height to: reduce fuel consumption increase vehicle safety The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or lowered according to the selected level setting and to the vehicle speed: With increasing speed, ride height is reduced by up to approximately 0.8 in (20 mm). With decreasing speed, the ride height is again raised to the selected vehicle level. for Sporty 1 suspension tuning appears in the multifunction display. 1 Indicator lamps 2 Damping button Start the engine. Press the damping button 2 until the desired suspension style is set. If both indicator lamps are out, you have chosen the automatic mode for soft damping. The message: AIRMATIC CONVENIENCE If both indicator lamps are on, the system is set for a dynamic style of driving. The message: AIRMATIC SPORTS 2 for Sporty 2 suspension tuning appears in the multifunction display. i The selected suspension style is stored in memory, even after the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. i These height adjustments are so small that you may not notice any change. for Comfort suspension tuning appears in the multifunction display. 230