CL500 W215 ABC button

[Accused]

I'm looking to buy a CL500, I've done a fair bit of scaring myself online with ABC woes but wondered what the button does...is it just hard / soft option or is there more to it?

Thanks Ed

 

[ChrisHampshire]

My ABC equipped W220 has 2 buttons related to it. One raises/lowers the suspension (3 settings) and one firms up the suspension

 

[Accused]

Interesting thanks, I see owners add lowering links to fool the ABC but if it already had height adjustment seems odd unless they are going very slammed look maybe

 

[Stratman]

Active Body Control

It uses sensors and hydraulics to substantially reduce body roll during enthusiastic driving.

 

[Flyinspanner]

The lowering links allow the car to be lowered a bit more than standard ride height, whilst still keeping the rest of the system ‘standard’.

The car actually drops lower above a set speed, to aid aerodynamics.

The height button on the dash allows you to raise the car if you are on a bumpy/potholed surface, or speed bumps/ramps if you think you may scrape the front airdam/panel.

Hope you’ve found a good one

if you need a set of unused genuine MB pale grey mats for a W215 .....

 

[Accused]

I was hoping the button lowered and raised, shame it just raises!

 

[Jockcl500]

I have the w216 the ABC button cycles through comfort - sport - manual, I always keep it in sport as it also makes the engine more responsive and holds lower gears.