Mercedes-Benz 2003 SL 55 AMG Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Driving systems
Active Body Control (ABC)
The ABC system automatically selects the
optimum suspension tuning and ride
height for your vehicle.
Suspension tuning
The suspension tuning is set according to:
ț Your driving style
ț Road surface conditions
ț The vehicle loading
ț Your choice of suspension style,
“sporty” or “regular”, which you select
using the ABC switch.
The selected suspension style is stored
in memory, even after the key is re-
moved from the starter switch.
The ABC switch with the indicator lamp is
located in the lower section of the center
console.
1 ABC switch
2 Indicator lamp
̈ Start the engine.
Suspension for sporty driving style
The setting for sporty driving is selected
when the indicator lamp 2 is illuminated.
̈ Press switch 1.
The 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.
The indicator lamp 2 goes out.