Mercedes-Benz 2003 SL 55 AMG - Manual (Page 184)

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Controls in detail
Driving systems
Vehicle level control
Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride
height to:
ț reduce fuel consumption
ț increase vehicle safety
The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or
lowered according to the selected level
setting and to the vehicle speed:
ț With increasing speed, ride height is re-
duced by up to approximately one inch
(25 mm).
ț With decreasing speed, the ride height
is again raised to the selected vehicle
level.
Select the level 1 and 2 settings only when
required by current driving conditions.
Otherwise:
ț Fuel consumption may increase.
ț Handling may be impaired.
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These height adjustments are so small
that you may not notice any change.
Warning!
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To help avoid personal injury, keep hands
and feet away from wheel housing area, and
stay away from under the vehicle when low-
ering the vehicle chassis.