2006 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 222

Controls in detail Driving systems Vehicle level control Warning! 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 0.95 in (24 mm). 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 Fuel consumption may increase. Handling may be impaired. The following vehicle level settings can be selected when the vehicle is stationary: 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. Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride height to increase vehicle safety reduce fuel consumption Vehicle level when Use for stationary Normal level Level 1 Level 2 1 i These height adjustments are so small that you may not notice any change. Ride height increase over normal None Max. 0.55 in (14 mm) 1 Automatic lowering Max. approx. 0.4 in (11 mm) Indicator lamps Both lamps off Normal operation Driving with snow chains ( page 314) Max. approx. 0.55 in (14 mm) One lamp on Max. approx. 0.95 in (24 mm) Both lamps on Very rough road surface Max. 0.95 in (24 mm) 1 conditions Dependent on load 221