Controls in detail
Driving systems
Vehicle level control with AIRMATIC
The following vehicle level settings can be
selected when the vehicle is stationary:
The switch with the indicator lamps is lo-
cated in the upper part of the center con-
sole.
Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride
height to:
Level
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reduce fuel consumption
increase vehicle safety
Normal
For driving on normal roads.
The indicator lamp is off.
The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or
lowered according to the selected level
setting and to the vehicle speed:
Raised
For driving on rough roads or
with snow chains.The indica-
tor lamp is on.
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With increasing speed, ride height is re-
duced by up to approximately 3/4 inch
Select the "Raised" level setting only when
required by current driving conditions.
Otherwise:
(20
mm).
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2
Indicator lamp
Vehicle level control switch
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With decreasing speed, the ride height
is again raised to the selected vehicle
level.
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Fuel consumption may increase
Handling may be impaired
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These height adjustments are so small
that you may not notice any change.
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Warning!
To help avoid personal injury, keep hands
and feet away from wheel housing area, and
stay away from under the vehicle when low-
ering the vehicle chassis.
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Product Specification
Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes-Benz S430, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S600 |
Model Year | 2003 |
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Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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