sport mode MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 2002 C215 Owner's Manual

282 Driving systems
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Active body control (ABC)
The switch is located on the center console
Press the switch when the engine is running:
1Suspension for sporty driving style
2Suspension for regular driving style
3Indicator lamp for sporty driving styleThe maximum suspension range is selected
automatically according to the selected ABC
mode (1 or 2), road condition, and driving style.
The selected suspension style is stored in memory, even
with the electronic key removed from the starter switch.
Suspension for regular driving style
This is the setting for general driving.
The system is set to regular driving mode when the
indicator lamp (3) is not illuminated.
Pre ss lower half of swi tch (2) to chan ge f r om s uspe ns ion
style for sporty driving to regular driving style.
Suspension for sporty driving style
This is the setting for sporty driving.
Press upper half of switch (1) to select suspension style
for sporty driving. The indicator lamp (3) comes on.
Note:
See “ACTIVE BODY CONTROL” on page 316 for
malfunction and warning messages.
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395 Technical data
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Rims – Tires
1 Also permissible 245/45 ZR18 96 Y
2 Also permissible 275/40 ZR18 96 Y M0
3
3 Must not be used with snow chains.
Model CL 500, CL 600
(except Sport Package)
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset:7
1/2Jx17H2
1. 81 i n ( 4 6 m m )
All season tires:
Radial-ply tires 225/55 R17 97H
Winter tires:
Radial-ply tires 225/55 R17 97H M+S
Spare wheel
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset:7
1/2Jx17H2
2.0 in (51 mm)
All season tire:
Radial-ply tire 225/55 R17 97HModel CL 500, CL 600
(Sport Package)
Rims front axle
AMG light alloy rims
Wheel offset:8
1/2Jx18H2
1.73 in (44 mm)
Rims rear axle
AMG light alloy rims
Wheel offset:9
1/2Jx18H2
1. 81 i n ( 4 6 m m )
Radial-ply tires
front axle
rear axle245/45 R18 96Y
1
275/40 R18 99Y M0
2, 3
Spare wheel
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset:7
1/2Jx17H2
1. 81 i n ( 4 6 m m )
All season tire:
Radial-ply tire 225/55 R17 97H
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