height MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 2000 W140 User Guide

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Level control system
The switch is located on the center console.
Press the switch when the engine is running:
1Raise vehicle chassis
2Lower vehicle chassis
3Indicator lamp
4Indicator lampThe vehicle chassis ride height is raised or lowered
automatically according to the selected setting and to
the vehicle speed. This helps to increase vehicle
handling safety and lowers fuel consumption.
The selected setting is stored in memory, even with the
electronic key removed from the starter switch.
Note:
See “ACTIVE BODY CONTROL” on page 310 for
malfunction and warning messages.
Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury, keep hands and feet
away f ro m w h e e l h o u si n g a re a , a n d stay aw ay fr o m
under the vehicle when lowering the vehicle
chassis.

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To c l o s e :
Lower the hood and let it drop into lock from a height of
approx. 1 ft. (30 cm), assisting with hands placed flat on
edges of hood (3).
To avoid hood damage, please make sure that hood is
fully closed. If not, repeat closing procedure. Do not
push down on hood to attempt to fully close it.
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392 Technical data
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Main Dimensions
We i g h t s Model CL 500 CL 55 AMG CL 600
Overall vehicle length 196.6 in (4993 mm) 196.6 in (4993 mm) 196.6 in (4993 mm)
Overall vehicle width 73.1 in (1857 mm) 73.1 in (1857 mm) 73.1 in (1857 mm)
Overall vehicle height 54.9 in (1394 mm) 54.9 in (1394 mm) 54.9 in (1394 mm)
Wheel base 113.6 in (2885 mm) 113.6 in (2885 mm) 113.6 in (2885 mm)
Track, front 62.1 in (1577 mm) 62.1 in (1577 mm) 62.1 in (1577 mm)
Track, rear 62.1 in (1578 mm) 62.1 in (1578 mm) 62.1 in (1578 mm)
Roof load max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg)