i
The "Raised Level" setting is cancelled if:
R
you drive at a speed of more than
120 km/h
R
you drive at a speed between 80 km/h
and 120 km/h for three minutes or more
The "Raised Level" remains saved when you
are not driving within these speed ranges.
Suspension tuning
The electronically controlled damping system
works continuously. This improves driving
safety and ride comfort.
The damping is tuned individually to each
wheel and depends on:
R
your driving style, e.g. sporty
R
the road surface condition, e.g. bumps
R
your individual selection, i.e. sports or com-
fort
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the key from the ignition lock.
Sports tuning
The firmer suspension tuning in sports mode
ensures even better contact with the road.
Select this mode when employing a sporty
driving style, e.g. on winding country roads.
X
Press button
:
.
Indicator lamp
;
lights up. You have selec-
ted the suspension for a sporty driving
style.
The
AIRMATIC SPORT
message appears in
the multi-function display.
Comfort tuning
In comfort mode, the driving characteristics
of your vehicle are more comfortable. Select
this mode if you prefer a more comfortable
driving style, but also when driving fast on
straight roads, e.g. motorways.
X
Press button
:
.
Indicator lamp
=
lights up. You have selec-
ted the suspension for a comfortable driv-
ing style.
The
AIRMATIC COMFORT
message appears
in the multi-function display.
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspen-
sion* (E 63 AMG)
Vehicle level
The vehicle automatically sets the vehicle
level at the rear axle. Rear axle self-levelling
ensures the best possible suspension and
that the ground clearance remains constant
even when the vehicle is loaded. This
improves driving safety and fuel consump-
tion.
Suspension tuning
The electronically controlled damping system
works continuously. This improves driving
safety and ride comfort.
The damping is tuned individually to each
wheel and depends on:
R
your driving style, e.g. sporty
R
the road surface condition, e.g. bumps
R
your individual selection of Sport, Sport +
or Comfort
If you select Sport or Sport + mode and
restart the engine, the suspension setting
reverts to Comfort mode.
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* optional
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