Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Operator's Manual page 209

Controls in detail
Driving systems
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.
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Vehicle level control
Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride
height to:
reduce fuel consumption
increase vehicle safety
The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or
lowered according to the selected level
setting and to the vehicle speed:
With increasing speed, ride height is re-
duced by up to approximately one inch
(25 mm).
With decreasing speed, the ride height
is again raised to the selected vehicle
level.
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These height adjustments are so small
that you may not notice any change.
Select the level 1 and 2 settings only when
required by current driving conditions.
Otherwise:
Fuel consumption may increase.
Handling may be impaired.
Warning!
To help avoid personal injury, keep hands
and feet away from wheel housing area, and
stay away from under the vehicle when low-
ering the vehicle chassis.
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