2004 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 209
2004 Mercedes SLK-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Driving systems Suspension for sporty driving style The setting for sporty driving is selected when indicator lamp 2 is illuminated. Press switch 1. Indicator lamp 2 comes on. Suspension for regular driving style The setting for regular driving is selected when the indicator lamp 2 is off. Press switch 1. Indicator lamp 2 goes out. Vehicle level control Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride height to: reduce fuel consumption increase vehicle safety The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or lowered according to the selected level setting and to the vehicle speed: With increasing speed, ride height is reduced by up to approximately one inch (25 mm). With decreasing speed, the ride height is again raised to the selected vehicle level. i These height adjustments are so small that you may not notice any change. Select the level 1 and 2 settings only when required by current driving conditions. Otherwise: Fuel consumption may increase. Handling may be impaired. Warning! G 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. 208
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