Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Drive program Characteristics
All vehicles except All-Terrain
vehicles: S+
(Sport Plus)
R
The suspension tuning is even firmer.
R
The vehicle is set to the low level.
R
The vehicle is not lowered any further if you are travelling at higher speeds.
All-Terrain vehicles: AT
(All-Terrain)
R
Suspension tuning is for easily negotiable offroad terrain.
R
The vehicle is set to the high level.
R
When driving at speeds of above 35 km/h the vehicle is lowered to the normal level.
R
When driving at speeds below 20 km/h, the vehicle is raised again.
Setting the vehicle level
& WARNING Risk of accident because
vehicle level is too high
If you drive at a higher vehicle level, the driv‐
ing characteristics may be impaired due to
the higher vehicle centre of gravity.
The vehicle can drift outwards, for example,
when steering or cornering.
#
Always choose a vehicle level which is
suited to the driving style and the road
surface conditions.
&
WARNING Risk of entrapment from vehi‐
cle lowering
When lowering the vehicle, other people
could become trapped if their limbs are
between the vehicle body and the tyres or
underneath the vehicle.
#
Make sure no one is underneath the
vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of
the wheel arches when you lower the
vehicle.
&
WARNING Risk of entrapment from vehi‐
cle lowering
Vehicles with AIR BODY CONTROL or
level control system: When you unload lug‐
gage or leave the vehicle, the vehicle first
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