ground clearance MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

The drive program can be adjusted usingtheDYNAMIC SELECT switch.
AIRMATIC
Function of AIRMATICAIRMATIC is an air suspension system withvaria‐ble dampingfor improved driving comfort. Theall-round level control system ensuresthe best
possible suspension and constant ground clear‐ance,even witha ladenvehicle. When driving atspeed,thevehicle is lowered automaticallytoimprove driving safety andtoreduce fuel con‐sumption.You also havethe option of manuallyadjustingthevehicle level.
AIRMATIC includesthefollowing componentsand functions:
RAir suspension with automatic level control
RSpeed-dependent loweringtoreduce fuelconsumption
RManually selectable high-level settingforgreater ground clearance
RADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System withconstant dampingforce adjustment)
RDYNAMIC SELECT switch and level button
Available suspension tunings
Drive programCharacteristics
A(Comfort)RThe suspension tuning is comfortable.
RThevehicle is settothe normal level.
RWhen driving at speeds above77mph (125 km/h)thevehicle is lowered.
RWhen driving at speeds below 50mph (80 km/h)thevehicle israised again.
;(Economy)RThe suspension tuning is comfortable.
RThevehicle is settothe low level.
RThevehicle is not lowered any further ifyou are traveling at higher speeds.
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Cleaning and care
Information onwashingthevehicle in a carwash
\nWARNINGRisk of accident duetoreduced braking effect afterwashingthevehicle
The braking effect isreduced afterwashingthevehicle.
Afterthevehicle has beenwashed,brake carefully while paying attentiontothe traffic conditions untilthe brakingeffect has been fullyrestored.
NOTEDamageduetounsuitable carwash
Before driving into a carwash makesurethatthe carwash is suitableforthevehicle dimensions.
Ensurethere is sufficient ground clear‐ance betweenthe underbody andtheguiderails ofthe carwash.
Ensurethatthe clearance width ofthecarwash, in particularthe width oftheguiderails, is sufficient.
Toavoid damageto yourvehicle when using acarwash, ensurethefollowing beforehand:
RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC andtheHOLD function are deactivated.
Rthe 360° Camera ortherear view camera isswitched off.
Rthe side windowsand sliding sunroof arecompletelyclosed.
Rthe blowerfortheventilation/heating isswitched off.
Rthe windshield wiper switch is in positionZ.
Rin carwashes with a conveyor system: neu‐tral\\is engaged.
Rthe SmartKeyis at a minimum distance of10ft(3 m)awayfromthevehicle,otherwisethe trunk lid could open unintentionally.
Ifyouwould liketoleavethevehicle while itis beingwashed, make surethe SmartKeyis
located inthevehicle. The]gear isother‐wise automatically engaged.
If, afterthe carwash,youremovethewaxfromthe windshield and wiperrubbers,thiswill prevent smearing andreduce wipernoise.
Information on using a powerwasher
\nWARNINGRisk of accident when usinghigh-pressure cleaning equipment withround-spraynozzles
Thewater jet from around-spraynozzle (dirtgrinder) may cause damagetotires and sus‐pension componentsthat is not visible.
Components damaged inthisway mayfailunexpectedly.
Do not use high-pressurecleaningequipment withround-spraynozzlestocleanyourvehicle.
Damaged tires or suspension compo‐nents must bereplaced immediately.
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