Mercedes-Benz SL 2015 Owner's Manual page 180

The suspension is continuously tuned to each
wheel individually and depends on:
the road surface condition, e.g. bumps
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the vehicle load
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the drive program selected
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If the ignition is switched off for less than four
hours, the previously selected drive program is
activated when the engine is next started. If the
ignition is switched off for more than four hours,
the Comfort drive program is activated when
the engine is next started.
Selecting Comfort mode
In the Comfort drive program, the driving char-
acteristics of your vehicle are more comforta-
ble. Select this mode if you prefer a more com-
fortable driving style.
Press DYNAMIC SELECT button : as many
X
times as necessary until the Comfort drive
program is selected.
Selecting Sport mode
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
the Sport drive program ensures even better
contact with the road. Select this mode if you
prefer a firmer suspension setting.
Press DYNAMIC SELECT button : as many
X
times as necessary until the Sport drive pro-
gram is selected.
Selecting Sport Plus mode
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
the Sport Plus drive program ensures even bet-
ter contact with the road. Select this mode if you
prefer a firmer suspension setting.
Press DYNAMIC SELECT button : as many
X
times as necessary until the Sport Plus drive
program is selected.
Selecting the CURVE setting
In the CURVE drive program, the curve tilting
function is activated. The vehicle inclines
inwards by up to 2.65 degrees on bends. The tilt
function and the comfort suspension tuning
increase driving comfort in corners. CURVE is
available in the speed range between 15 km/h
and 180 km/h. Select this mode on winding
roads in particular. Outside this speed range,
the CURVE drive program is the same as the
Comfort drive program.
The curve tilting function monitors the area in
front of your vehicle by means of a camera
attached at the top of the windscreen. This func-
tion is automatically active if you select the
CURVE drive program. The system is opera-
tional at speeds of up to 180 km/h.
Press DYNAMIC SELECT button : as many
X
times as necessary until the CURVE drive
program is selected.
The system is deactivated if you select a differ-
ent drive program.
The system may be impaired or may not function
if:
if you are driving slower than 15 km/h or
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faster than 180 km/h.
if the vehicle is fully laden.
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if you drive with very high lateral acceleration.
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Activating the driving dynamics display
Using the driving dynamics display in the multi-
media system display, you can see the drive
program you selected as well as additional infor-
mation on the vehicle's operating state.
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