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28 At a glanceCenter consoleLower part
Item
Page
1
Ashtray
257
2
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button
37
3
Selector lever for automatic
transmission
49,
178
4
Parking assist (Parktronic
system)* deactivation
switch
242
5
Adaptive damping system
(ADS) switch
238
Item
Page
6
Vehicle level control switch
239
7
Thumbwheel for setting dis-
tance in Distronic*
234
8
Distance warning function*
on/off switch
235
9
Program mode selector
switch for automatic trans-
mission
182
Page 240 of 498
239 Controls in detail
Driving systems
Start the engine (
page 49).
Press the damping button1 until the
desired suspension style is set.Vehicle level control
Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride
height to
increase vehicle safety
reduce fuel consumption
The following vehicle chassis ride heights
can be selected:
Normal
Raised
The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or
lowered according to the selected level
setting and to the vehicle speed:
At a speed exceeding approximately
68 mph (110 km / h) with normal level
set or exceeding 75 mph (120 km / h)
with raised level set, the ride height is
reduced automatically. The table on
the next page provides an overview of
the vehicle levels.
With decreasing speed, the ride height
is again raised to the normal level.
Select the raised level only when required
by current driving conditions. Otherwise
handling may be impaired
fuel consumption may increase
!If you have selected the Comfort sus-
pension tuning (
page 238), the vehi-
cle lowers slightly when you lock it
within approximately 60 seconds after
switching off the engine. When parking,
make sure that your vehicle cannot
come into contact with other objects,
such as a curb, while lowering. Your ve-
hicle could otherwise be damaged.
iThe selected suspension style is stored
in memory, even after the SmartKey is
removed from the starter switch.
iThese height adjustments are so small
that you may not notice any change.Warning!
G
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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337 Operation
Winter driving
Block heater* (Canada only)
The engine is equipped with a block heat-
er.
The electrical cable may be installed at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Snow chains
Snow chains should only be driven on
snow-covered roads at speeds not to ex-
ceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains
as soon as possible when driving on roads
without snow.Please observe the following guidelines
when using snow chains:
Use of snow chains is not permissible
with all wheel/tire combinations.
Snow chains should only be used on
the rear wheels. Follow the manufac-
turer’s mounting instructions.
Only use snow chains that are ap-
proved by Mercedes-Benz. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
be glad to advise you on this subject.
Use of snow chains may be prohibited
depending on location. Always check
local and state laws before installing
snow chains.
Warning!
G
If you use your spare tire when winter tires
are fitted on the other wheels, be aware that
the difference in tire characteristics may
very well impair turning stability and that
overall driving stability may be reduced.
Adapt your driving style accordingly.
Have the spare tire replaced with a winter
tire at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
!When driving with snow chains, always
select the raised level of the level con-
trol system Airmatic (
page 239).
Other settings may result in damage to
your vehicle.
iWhen driving with snow chains, you
may wish to deactivate the ESP
®
(
page 88) before setting the vehicle
in motion. This will improve the vehi-
cle’s traction.
Page 398 of 498
397 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
@
Stop, car too low
The Airmatic* is malfunctioning.
Avoid excessive steering input. The fend-
er or tires could otherwise be damaged.
Listen for scraping noises. Do not drive
faster than 50 mph (80 km / h).
Drive to the side of the road and se-
lect a higher vehicle level
(page 239). Depending on the type
of malfunction, this may raise the ve-
hicle’s level.
There is otherwise danger of an accident.
Display malfunction
Visit workshop
The system display or the system is mal-
functioning.
Do not drive faster than 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Have the vehicle checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Visit workshop
The system is functional only to a limited
extent.
The system display or the system is mal-
functioning.
Do not drive faster than 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Have the vehicle checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
