2002 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 201

Normal level Used for normal operation of the vehicle. At speeds above approximately 60 mph (95 km/h) the vehicle chassis is lowered automatically by about one half inch (15 mm). Option 1 Level increases one half inch (15 mm) This setting may be used when road surface conditions are rough. When option 1 is selected, the vehicle chassis is raised by one half inch (15 mm) at vehicle speeds up to approx. 35 mph (60 km/h). At speeds between approximately 35 mph (60 km/h) and 60 mph (95 km/h) the vehicle chassis is lowered to its normal level. At speeds above approximately 60 mph (95 km/h) the vehicle chassis is lowered an additional one half inch (15 mm). Notes: When exceeding approximately 60 mph (95 km/h), the system switches from option 1 back to Normal Level. The indicator lamp will go out. If speed exceeds 35 mph (60 km/h) but does not exceed 60 mph (95 km/h), the vehicle chassis will be automatically raised again by one half inch (15 mm) when vehicle speed drops below approx. 35 mph (60 km/h). Option 2 Level increases one inch (30 mm) This setting may be used when road surface conditions are very rough for increased ground clearance. Upon selection of option 2 the vehicle chassis is raised by one inch (30 mm). This option can only be selected at vehicle standstill, and the raised level is only retained up to speeds of approximately 15 mph (25 km/h). At speeds between approximately 15 mph (25 km/h) and 35 mph (60 km/h) the vehicle chassis is lowered by one half inch (15 mm). Driving systems Instruments and controls Operation Driving 197 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index