2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 281

Controls in detail Driving systems Highway level Close all doors and the tailgate. Start the engine ( page 53). The switch is located on the upper part of the center console. ! Keep in mind that on rough or uneven roads, adjusting the vehicle to a lower level may cause the vehicle underbody to come in contact with the road and result in damage to the vehicle underbody. Always make sure the vehicle has sufficient ground clearance before adjusting it to a lower level. If indicator lamp 2 is on: Press switch 1. Indicator lamp 2 flashes. The vehicle adjusts to the highway level. The following message appears in the multifunction display while the level is being set: When the highway level is reached, indicator lamp 2 goes out and the following message appears in the multifunction display: i The messages can be cleared by pressing button æ or ç on the multifunction steering wheel. i The vehicle level is set to highway level automatically when the vehicle speed is exceeding 25 mph (40 km/h). 1 Vehicle level control switch 2 Indicator lamp 280