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

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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,
"sporty" or "regular", which you select
using the ABC switch.
The selected suspension style is stored
in memory, even after the SmartKey is
removed from the starter switch.
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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 ( page 48).
Suspension for sporty driving style
The setting for sporty driving is selected
when indicator lamp 2 is illuminated.
Press switch 1.
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.
Indicator lamp 2 goes out.