Mercedes-Benz R 350 BlueTEC 2012 Operator's Manual page 184

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The vehicle is automatically lowered to high-
speed level when you:
drive faster than 70 mph (112 km/h)
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drive between 60 mph (96 km/h) and
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70 mph (112 km/h) for approximately
20 seconds.
The individual vehicle levels differ from
highway level as follows:
+1.97 in (+ 50 mm) at the raised level
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+/-0 in (+/-0 mm) at the highway level
R
-0.47 in (-12 mm) at the high-speed level
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i The high-speed level is not available if you
are pulling a trailer. Observe the notes on
driving with a trailer (
i Observe the speed limitations. Drive
carefully at an appropriate speed.
Raised level
Only select raised level when this is
appropriate for the road conditions.
Otherwise, fuel consumption may increase
and handling may be affected.
If you select the raised level at a speed of over
40 mph (64 km/h) the
Not Permitted
multifunction display.
X
Start the engine.
Indicator lamp ; is not lit:
X
Press button :.
Indicator lamp ; flashes. The vehicle rises
to raised level.
Y page 191).
Level Selection
message appears in the
While the adjustment is taking place, a
message appears in the multifunction
display, e.g.:
If you press the V, U, * or &
button on the multifunction steering wheel,
the message will disappear.
Once the vehicle has reached raised level,
indicator lamp ; remains lit. A message
appears in the multifunction display for
approximately five seconds, e.g.:
The level is automatically taken up to highway
level if you drive faster than 25 mph
(40 km/h).
Highway level
!
Make sure that there is enough ground
clearance when the vehicle is being
lowered. It could otherwise hit the ground,
damaging the underbody.
X
Make sure that the doors are closed.
X
Start the engine.
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