2008 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 462

Controls in detail Driving systems Cross-traffic Active Body Control (ABC) The ABC system is an active, computer-controlled system that hydraulically adjusts the suspension at all four wheels in response to various driving situations. It automatically selects the optimum suspension tuning and ride height for your vehicle. Warning! DISTRONIC Plus may inadvertently detect crossing vehicles. If you switch on DISTRONIC Plus, for example, at a traffic light with cross-traffic, the vehicle may suddenly start to drive off. i CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG only: When you switch off the engine, the entire vehicle is lowered by 0.2 in (5 mm). Vehicle level control Warning! G G When you switch off the engine, the entire vehicle is lowered. You should therefore make sure that no one is near the wheel housing or under the vehicle when you switch off the engine. Otherwise, parts of the individuals body could be trapped. 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. ! When you switch off the engine, the entire vehicle is lowered. When parking, position your vehicle in such a way that it will not scrape against a curb, for example, when it is lowered. Your vehicle could otherwise be damaged. 461