ground clearance MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 2001 C215 Owner's Manual

278 Driving systems
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Raised level, option I
This setting should be used when road surface
conditions are rough and must be used when driving
with snow chains mounted.
Important!
Driving with snow chains requires increased space
between tire and wheel housing. Refer to page 245 for
driving with snow chains.
Speed dependent lowering of vehicle chassis
(approximate values):
•at standstill – raised by approx. one half inch
(14 mm)
•between 35 mph (60 km/h) and 100 mph
(160 km/h) – lowered progressively by approx.
one half inch (14 mm)Raised level, option II
This setting should be used when road surface
conditions are very rough for increased ground
clearance.
Speed dependent lowering of vehicle chassis
(approximate values):
•at standstill - raised by approx. one inch (24 mm)
•between 0 mph (0 km/h) and 35 mph (6o km/h) -
lowered progressively by approx. 3/8inch (10 mm)
•between 35 mph (60 km/h) and 100 mph
(160 km/h) – lowered progressively by additional
approx. one half inch (14 mm)