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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.
• Lowering : When a speed of abou t 75 mph (120 km/h) is exceeded
for more than 30 seconds, the vehic le is automatically lowered by
about 1 inch (25 mm) .
• Raising: The vehic le is automat ical ly raised again if the speed
fa lls 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 the instrument cluster will come 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 light
wi ll also come on again for a few seconds.
• 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).
• Raising: The vehic le is automatically raised again if the speed
falls 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) .
st a nd a rd
Select the standard mode if you desire a suspensi on 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 fort are selected in this mode.
lift
Select t he lift mode when you have to t ravel over poor secti ons of
road (e.g. trails). In the lift mode, the vehic le is raised by 1 inch (25
mm ) compared to norma l level wh ile it is st ill stati onary and
damping characteristics are adjusted 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, automat ic, dynamic) is activated aga in. •
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