2006 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 234

Controls in detail Driving systems Vehicle level control with ABC* Warning! reduce fuel consumption i These height adjustments are so small that you may not notice any change. Select the level 1 and 2 settings only when required by current driving conditions. Otherwise: Fuel consumption may increase. Handling may be impaired. The following vehicle level settings can be selected when the vehicle is stationary: Indicator lamps G 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 1.4 in (35 mm). With decreasing speed, the ride height is again raised to the selected vehicle level. Ride height increase over normal None Max. 0.4 in (10 mm) 1 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. Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride height to: Vehicle level when stationary Normal Level1 Level 2 1 Use for Normal operation Driving with snow chains ( page 328) Very rough road surface conditions Automatic lowering 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 load 233