Active Body Control (Abc) - Mercedes-Benz 2006 SL 500 Operator's Manual

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:
Your driving style
Road surface conditions
The vehicle loading
Your choice of suspension style
You can set the following suspension
styles:
Regular (Comfort)
Sporty
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The selected setting is stored, even if
the engine is turned off.
The ABC button with the indicator lamp is
located in the lower section of the center
console.
1 ABC button
2 Indicator lamp
Start the engine ( page 49).
Controls in detail
Driving systems
Suspension for sporty driving style
The setting for sporty driving is selected
when indicator lamp 2 is illuminated.
Press button 1.
Indicator lamp 2 comes on.
The message ABC Active Body Con-
trol SPORT appears in the multifunc-
tion display for a short time.
Suspension for regular driving style
The setting for regular driving is selected
when the indicator lamp 2 is off.
Press button 1.
Indicator lamp 2 goes out.
The message ABC Active Body Con-
appears in the multifunc-
trol COMFORT
tion display for a short time.
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