Driving systems
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The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or
lowered according to the selected level
setting and to the vehicle speed. With
increasing speed, the ride height is reduced
by up to approximately 0.5 in (12 mm). With
decreasing speed, the ride height is again
raised to the selected vehicle level.
These height adjustments are so small that
you may not notice any change.
Setting the vehicle level
G Warning!
X Start the engine.
X Press vehicle level control button= briefly
to change from one level setting to the
next.
RThe normal level is selected if both
indicator lamps are off.
To help avoid personal injury, keep hands and
feet away from wheel housing area, and stay
away from under the vehicle when lowering
the vehicle chassis.
The following vehicle level settings can be
selected when the vehicle is stationary and
the engine is running:
RAt level 1, indicator lamp: is on.
RAt level 2, both indicator lamps:
and; are on.
Level
Use for
Indicator
lamps
When the vehicle is at level 2, pressing
vehicle level control button= will return
the vehicle to normal level.
Normal
For driving on
normal roads.
Both lamps
are off.
i Pressing vehicle level control button=
twice in quick succession will cause the
vehicle to immediately raise or lower to the
new vehicle level as selected.
Level 1 For driving on
rough roads or
One lamp
is on.
with snow chains
(
Y page 208).
Suspension tuning
Level 2 For driving on very Both lamps
rough road surface are on.
conditions.
The suspension tuning is set according to:
Ryour driving style
Rroad surface conditions
Select the level 1 and level 2 settings only
when required by current driving conditions. Ryour choice of suspension style
Otherwise the fuel consumption may
increase and/or the handling may be
impaired.
Rthe vehicle loading
You can set the following suspension styles:
RRegular (Comfort)
i The selected setting remains stored in
memory, even when the engine is turned
off and restarted.
RSporty
i The selected setting remains stored in
memory, even when the engine is turned
off and restarted.
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz R230, Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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