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Chassis
Controls
Four different driving modes can be set by the driver.
The automatic control processes are speed - and time -dependent.
For example, it is not possible to raise the suspension to the lift
mode above certain speeds .
When a speed of about 75 mph (120 km/h) is exceeded for more than
30 seconds, the vehicle is automatically
lowered approximate ly 1
inch (25 mm) to a level suitable for highway speeds, except in the
standard mode . Road holding is optim ized as a result of the lower
center of gravity and fuel consumption
is reduced as a result of
reduced wind resistance .
Level adjustment
lift
standard
automatic
dynam ic
automatic
Ground
c learan c e
about 5.7 inches (145 mm)
about 4.7 inches (120 mm)
about 4.7 inches (120 mm)
about 3.9 inches (100 mm)
Select the automatic mode if you prefer a suspension setting
emphas izing comfort . Damping characterist ics emphasiz ing
comfort are selected in this mode.
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Lowering : When a speed of abou t 75 mph (120 km/h) is exceed ed
for more than 30 seconds, the vehic le is automatically
lowered by
about 1 inch (25 mm) .
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Raising: The vehic le is automat ical ly raised again if the speed
fa ll s below about 44 mph (70 km/h) for a per iod of 120 seconds. The
vehic le is raised immediate ly when speed fa lls below about 22 mph
(35 km/h) .
dyn a mi c
Select the sport mode if you prefer a sporty suspensio n setting . In
this mode, the veh icle is lowered whi le it is still stationary and
sporty damping characteristics are selected . The warning light ~
in t he instrument cluster will co me on for a few seconds just to
remind you of the reduced ground clearance .
If you switch off the engine while the vehic le is in the dynamic mode
and then switc h on the ign it ion once aga in, t he ~
warning li g ht
wi ll also come on again for a few seconds.
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Lowering : Whe n a speed of abou t 75 mph (120 km/h) is exceeded
for more than 30 seconds , the vehicle is automatica lly lowered by an
addi t iona l 0 .2 in (5 mm).
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Raising: The vehic le is automatically
raised again if the speed
f alls below abo ut 44 mph (70 km/ h) for a per iod of 120 seconds . The
vehic le is raised immediate ly when speed fa lls below about 22 mph
(35 km/h) .
st a nd a rd
Select the st andard mode if you desire a suspensi o n sett ing with a
special emphasis on comfort . In the standard mode there is no
lower ing of t he suspension . Even at high speeds, t he vehicle stays
at the same level. Damping characteristics with a decided emphasis
on com f ort are selected in this mode.
lift
Select t he lif t mode when you have to t ravel over poor secti o ns of
road (e.g . trails). In the lift mode, the vehic le is raised by 1 inch (25
mm ) co mpared to norma l level wh ile it is st i ll stati o nary and
damping characteristics are adj usted to emphasize comfort.
The lift mode can be act ivated on ly at speeds below 50 mph (80
km/h). When a speed of about 62 mph (100 km/h) is exceeded, the
system automatical ly leaves lift mode and the mode set previously
(standard, aut omat ic, dynamic) is activated aga in. •
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