What are these buttons for? (Merc SL)
Discussion
What car / year are we talking about; presumably the R231 from 2012?
As far as I can recall, ABC (Active Body Control) was std on the SL 63 & 65, optional on the 350 (later the 400) and the 500. There was a facelift 2015/16 but I don't think any of the suspension was changed. It was mainly restyled headlights, adoption of 9-speed box on 400 & 500, changes to the roof that allowed it to open/close at speeds up to approx 25-30mph (possibly 50 km/hr?) and, IIRC, a change to the boot 'divider'. The 400 engine was slightly more powerful but 500 stayed the same. I don't think there was much else, certainly nothing of any significance.
If you search online you can find the SL handbook on an MB site and that will show various switches/controls etc etc.. Also, if you look at MB Dorchester, they have a blue SL500 and a very good photo of the centre console; that car does not have the 'arrow in car' button, so no ABC. Sorry, can't post links for some reason.
I have heard that some people have found the ABC 'different' when first experienced, possibly because the car might not lean quite as much as expected. I think it's fine.
If you're looking at an SL63 or an SL 65 (few and far between), you might want to look at the prices for discs/pads etc as I've heard a few owners wince slightly when presented with the bill. It might be of no significance to you but not everybody realises that they're different to the 400/500 (although that's true for all AMGs).
As far as I can recall, ABC (Active Body Control) was std on the SL 63 & 65, optional on the 350 (later the 400) and the 500. There was a facelift 2015/16 but I don't think any of the suspension was changed. It was mainly restyled headlights, adoption of 9-speed box on 400 & 500, changes to the roof that allowed it to open/close at speeds up to approx 25-30mph (possibly 50 km/hr?) and, IIRC, a change to the boot 'divider'. The 400 engine was slightly more powerful but 500 stayed the same. I don't think there was much else, certainly nothing of any significance.
If you search online you can find the SL handbook on an MB site and that will show various switches/controls etc etc.. Also, if you look at MB Dorchester, they have a blue SL500 and a very good photo of the centre console; that car does not have the 'arrow in car' button, so no ABC. Sorry, can't post links for some reason.
I have heard that some people have found the ABC 'different' when first experienced, possibly because the car might not lean quite as much as expected. I think it's fine.
If you're looking at an SL63 or an SL 65 (few and far between), you might want to look at the prices for discs/pads etc as I've heard a few owners wince slightly when presented with the bill. It might be of no significance to you but not everybody realises that they're different to the 400/500 (although that's true for all AMGs).
I'e finally discovered what the 'car in a box button' does!
Click here: https://youtu.be/HPalT13VIzk?t=873
Click here: https://youtu.be/HPalT13VIzk?t=873
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