Controls in detail
Driving systems
i The third available level is the highspeed Raised level
When the raised level is reached, indicator
lamp 2 comes on continuously and the
following message appears in the
multifunction display:
level that is set automatically.
Only select the raised level if appropriate for
The following is the approximate change in
ride height for each of the level settings:
the driving situation encountered. Otherwise
the fuel consumption may increase and/or
the handling characteristics of the vehicle
may be unfavorable.
Level
Ride height
Raised
+1.97 in (50 mm)
+/-0 in (0 mm)
-0.78 in (-20 mm)
i You can select the raised level at speeds
up to 25 mph (40 km/h). At higher speeds,
the messagenLevel Selection Not
Permitted appears in the multifunction
display.
Highway
Highspeed
i The messages can be cleared by pressing
buttonæ orç on the multifunction
steering wheel.
X Start the engine.
i The vehicle is lowered to the highspeed
level automatically if the vehicle speed is
above 70 mph (112 km/h) or if the vehicle
speed stays between 60 mph (96 km/h)
and 70 mph (112 km/h) for
When indicator lamp 2 is off:
X Press switch 1.
Indicator lamp 2 flashes. The vehicle
Highway level
approximately 20 seconds.
adjusts to the raised level.
! 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.
The following message appears in the
multifunction display while the level is
being set:
i The highspeed level is not available when
towing a trailer. For more information on
towing a trailer, see “Trailer
towing” (Y page 283).
i Obey local speed limits. Use prudent
driving speeds appropriate to prevailing
conditions.
X Close all doors and the tailgate.
X Start the engine.
168
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz R-Class Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes Benz R350, Mercedes Benz R350 BlueTEC, Mercedes Benz V251 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Download File |
|
| Document File Type | |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
(0 votes, average: 0 out of 5)