Mercedes-Benz 2002 SL 600 User Manual
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Driving systems
Technical
data
Instruments 
and controls
Operation
Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints
Car care
Index
Normal level
Used for normal operation of the vehicle.
At speeds above approximately 60 mph (95 km/h) the 
vehicle chassis is lowered automatically by about one 
half inch (15 mm). 
Option 1
Level increases one half inch (15 mm)
This setting may be used when road surface conditions 
are rough. 
When option 1 is selected, the vehicle chassis is raised 
by one half inch (15 mm) at vehicle speeds up to approx. 
35 mph (60 km/h). 
At speeds between approximately 35 mph (60 km/h) 
and 60 mph (95 km/h) the vehicle chassis is lowered to 
its normal level. 
At speeds above approximately 60 mph (95 km/h) the 
vehicle chassis is lowered an additional one half inch 
(15 mm). 
Notes:
When exceeding approximately 60 mph (95 km/h), the 
system switches from option 1 back to Normal Level. 
The indicator lamp will go out. 
If speed exceeds 35 mph (60 km/h) but does not exceed 
60 mph (95 km/h), the vehicle chassis will be 
automatically raised again by one half inch (15 mm) 
when vehicle speed drops below approx. 35 mph 
(60 km/h).
Option 2
Level increases one inch (30 mm)
This setting may be used when road surface conditions 
are very rough for increased ground clearance. 
Upon selection of option 2 the vehicle chassis is raised 
by one inch (30 mm). This option can only be selected at 
vehicle standstill, and the raised level is only retained 
up to speeds of approximately 15 mph (25 km/h). 
At speeds between approximately 15 mph (25 km/h) 
and 35 mph (60 km/h) the vehicle chassis is lowered by 
one half inch (15 mm). 
