Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe 2018 Operator's Manual page 178

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176 Driving and parking
Available suspension settings
Drive program
C (Sport)
B (Sport Plus)
A (Comfort)
; (Economy)
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 center of gravity.
The vehicle can drift outwards, for example,
when steering or cornering.
Characteristics
The suspension tuning is firmer.
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When driving at speeds above 50 mph (70 km/h) the vehicle is lowered.
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The vehicle is not lowered any further if you are traveling at higher speeds.
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When driving at speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h) the vehicle is raised again.
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The suspension tuning is comfortable.
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When driving at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) the vehicle is lowered.
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When driving at speeds above 100 mph (160 km/h) the vehicle continues to be lowered.
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When driving at speeds below 75 mph (120 km/h) the vehicle is raised again.
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Always choose a vehicle level which is
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suited to the driving style and the road
surface conditions.
& WARNING Risk of entrapment from vehi‐
cle lowering
When lowering the vehicle, people could
become trapped if their limbs are between
the vehicle body and the tires or underneath
the vehicle.
Make sure no one is underneath the
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vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of
the wheel arches when you lower the
vehicle.

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