Mercedes-Benz 2003 CL 55 AMG Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Driving systems
Normal level (see table)
Speed dependent lowering of vehicle chas-
sis (approximate values):
ț between 0 mph (0 km/h) and 40 mph
(65 km/h) – none
ț between 40 mph (65 km/h) and
87 mph (140 km/h) – lowered pro-
gressively by approx. 0.4 in (11 mm).
Raised level 1 (see table)
Speed dependent lowering of vehicle chas-
sis (approximate values)
ț between 0 mph (0 km/h) and 38 mph
(60 km/h) - raised by approx. 0.55 in
(14 mm)
ț between 38 mph (60 km/h) and
100 mph (160 km/h) - lowered pro-
gressively by approx. 0.55 in (14 mm)
Raised level 2 (see table)
Speed dependent lowering of vehicle chas-
sis (approximate values):
ț between 0 mph (0 km/h) and 18 mph
(30 km/h) - raised by approx. 0.95 in
(24 mm)
ț between 18 mph (30 km/h) and
38 mph (60 km/h) - lowered progres-
sively by approx. 0.4 in (10 mm)
ț between 38 mph (60 km/h) and
100 mph (160 km/h) – lowered pro-
gressively by additional approx. 0.55 in
(14 mm).
Parktronic system* (Parking assist)
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Pressing the switch twice in quick suc-
cession will cause the vehicle to imme-
diately raise or lower according to the
starting level.
The selected vehicle level setting re-
mains stored in memory even if the en-
gine is turned off and restarted.
Warning! G
Parktronic is a supplemental system. It is
not intended to, nor does it replace, the
need for extreme care. The responsibility
during parking and other critical maneuvers
always rests with the driver.
Special attention must be paid to objects
with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes
(e.g. trailer couplings, painted posts, or road
curbs). Such objects may not be detected by
the system and can damage the vehicle.
The operational function of the Parktronic
can be affected by dirty sensors, especially
at times of snow and ice, see “Cleaning the
Parktronic system sensors” (
page 259).
Interference caused by other ultrasonic sig-
nals (e.g. working jackhammers or the air
brakes of trucks) can cause the system to
send erratic indications, and should be tak-
en into consideration.