Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 231)

Driving systems
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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Vehicle Rising
Wait briefly
The vehicle level is too low when the vehicle is stationary.
X Do not pull away.
The vehicle level is set when the display message disappears.
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STOP Car Too Low
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Risk of accident
You have pulled away while the vehicle level is still too low or
AIRMATIC is defective.
AIRMATIC sets the vehicle to the selected level after a short
period. While the display message is displayed:
X Make only slight steering movements. Otherwise, the front
fender or the tires could be damaged if the steering movement
is too large.
X Listen for scraping sounds.
X Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Level Selection
Not Permitted
You cannot change the vehicle level because you are exceeding
the permissible speed for the selected vehicle level.
X Drive more slowly and then select the desired vehicle level again
(
Y page 180).
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Compressor Cooling
Down
You have selected a higher vehicle level. The compressor first
needs to cool down because of frequent level changes.
X Drive in a manner appropriate for the current vehicle level.
X Make sure that there is sufficient ground clearance.
X Allow the compressor to cool down.
When the compressor has cooled down, the display message
disappears. The vehicle then continues rising to the selected
level.
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Malfunction
AIRMATIC is malfunctioning.
X Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
X Make sure that there is sufficient ground clearance.
X Have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages
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On-board computer and displays
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