Matic (Permanent Four-Wheel Drive) - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual

Vehicle level
Setting the raised vehicle level
It is possible to choose between the "Normal"
and "Raised" vehicle levels. Select the "Nor-
mal" setting for normal road surfaces and
"Raised" for driving with snow chains or on
particularly poor road surfaces. Your selec-
tion remains stored even if you remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Start the engine.
X
If indicator lamp ; is not lit:
Press button :.
X
Indicator lamp ; lights up. The vehicle is
raised by 1.0 in (25 mm) compared to the
normal level.
The Vehicle Rising Vehicle Rising
the display.
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The message disappears after ten sec-
onds, irrespective of the level reached. If
necessary, the vehicle is raised further.
The "Raised level" setting is canceled if you:
drive at a speed over approximately
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75 mph (120 km/h)
drive for approximately three minutes at a
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speed over 50 mph (80 km/h)
Setting the normal vehicle level
Start the engine.
X
If indicator lamp ; is lit:
Press button :.
X
Indicator lamp ; goes out. The vehicle is
adjusted to normal level.
Suspension tuning
In the Digital Operator's Manual you can find
information about:
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4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)

4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are per-
manently driven. Together with ESP
improves the traction of your vehicle when-
ever a drive wheel spins due to insufficient
grip.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC
can neither reduce the risk of accident nor
override the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot
take account of road, weather and traffic con-
ditions. 4MATIC is only an aid. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good
time and for staying in your lane.
If a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip:
message appears in
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! Never tow the vehicle with one axle
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Driving systems
The Vehicle Lowering Vehicle Lowering
pears from the multifunction display.
General notes
Sports tuning
Comfort tuning
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far
as necessary when pulling away.
Accelerate less when driving.
raised. This may damage the transfer case.
Damage of this sort is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All
wheels must remain either on the ground
or be fully raised. Observe the instructions
for towing the vehicle with all wheels in full
contact with the ground.
In wintry driving conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if
you use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow
chains if necessary.
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