Mercedes-Benz 2009 CLS-Class Operator's Manual page 157

The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or
lowered according to the selected level set-
ting and to the vehicle speed. At a speed
exceeding approximately 68 mph
(110 km/h) with normal level set or exceed-
ing 75 mph (120 km/h) with raised level set,
The following vehicle level settings can be selected when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running:
Vehicle level when Indicator lamp
stationary ( Y page 156)
Normal Lamp off
Normal Lamp off
Raised Lamp on
Raised Lamp on
the ride height is reduced automatically. With
decreasing speed, the ride height is again
raised to the normal level.
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These height adjustment are so small that
you may not notice any change.
Suspension tuning Use for
Comfort For driving on normal
roads
Sport 1 or 2 For driving on normal
roads
Comfort For driving on rough
roads or with snow
chains
Sport 1 or 2 For driving on rough
roads or with snow
chains
Controls in detail
Driving systems
Select the raised level only when required by
current driving conditions. Otherwise, the
handling may be impaired and the fuel con-
sumption may increase.
Ride height Automatic lowering
increase over nor-
mal
None Max. approx. 0.4 in
(10 mm)
None Max. approx. 0.6 in
(15 mm)
Approx.. 0.8 in Max. approx. 1.2 in
(20 mm) (30 mm)
Approx.. 0.8 in Max. approx. 1.4 in
(20 mm) (35 mm)
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