Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 2012 User manual

SLS AMG
Operator's Manual
Order no. 6515 4881 13 Part no. 197 584 10 81 Edition B2012
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SLS AMG Operator's Manual

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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 18
At aglance ........................................... 25
Safety ................................................... 35
Opening/closing ................................. 63
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 83
Lights and windshield wipers ............ 93
Climatecontrol ................................. 103
Driving and parking .......................... 113
On-boardcomputer and displays .... 147
Stowage and features ...................... 199
Maintenance and care ...................... 217
Breakdown assistance ..................... 231
Tires and wheels ............................... 249
Technical data ................................... 275
Contents 3

1, 2, 3...
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Function/notes ................................ 55
Warning lamp .................................192
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 106
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 59
Additional speedometer ................... 157
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 282
Adjustinglumbar support .................. 86
Airbags
Display message ............................ 171
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger)....................................... 39
Important safety notes .................... 38
Knee bag .......................................... 40
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Side impact airbag .......................... 40
Air-conditioningsystem
see Climate control
Airfilter (display message) .............. 180
Airpressure
see Tire pressure
AIRSCARF
Setting the vents ........................... 111
Switching on/off .............................. 87
Airvents
Important safetynotes .................. 110
Setting ........................................... 110
Setting the AIRSCARFvents .......... 111
Setting the center airvents ........... 110
Setting the sideair vents ............... 110
Switching AIRSCARFon/off ............ 87
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 138
Button for AMG menu .................... 126
E-SELECT lever.............................. 119
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 160
SETUP ............................................ 126
SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-gearsport
transmission .................................. 119
Anti-lockBraking System
seeABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-TheftAlarm system
seeATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 203
ASSYST PLUSservice interval
display
Hiding service messages ............... 222
Service messages .......................... 222
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 59
Function ...........................................59
Switching off the alarm .................... 59
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 154
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 174
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 95
B
Back support
see Lumbar support
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 175
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 55
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery
Display message ............................ 185
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 66
Important safety notes .................... 65
Replacing ......................................... 66
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 242
Display message ............................ 178
Important safety notes .................. 240
4Index

Jump starting ................................. 243
Location ......................................... 242
Belt
see Seat belts
BlindSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 156
Display message ............................ 181
Notes/function .............................. 143
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 169
Notes ............................................. 282
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 174
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 55
BAS .................................................. 55
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 282
Display message ............................ 165
Driving tips .................................... 133
High-performance brake system .... 134
Important safety notes .................. 133
Maintenance .................................. 134
Warning lamp ........................ 190, 192
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
C
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees .................... 19
Callingupamalfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carwash........................................ 223
Display ........................................... 228
Exterior lights ................................ 227
Matte finish ................................... 225
Notes ............................................. 223
Paint .............................................. 225
Plastic trim .................................... 228
Power washer ................................ 224
Rearview camera .......................... 228
Seat belt........................................ 229
Seat cover ..................................... 229
Sensors ......................................... 228
Soft top .......................................... 226
Tailpipes ....................................... 228
Trim pieces .................................... 229
Wheels ........................................... 225
Windows ........................................ 226
Wiper blades .................................. 227
Wooden trim .................................. 229
Car wash (care) ................................. 223
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 154
Center console
Lowersection .................................. 31
Uppersection .................................. 30
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 159
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 64
Changing bulbs
Important safety notes .................... 98
License plate lighting ....................... 99
Charge maintenance socket ............ 215
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 51
Restraint systems ............................ 51
Child seat
Specialseat belt retractor ............... 53
Top Tether ....................................... 53
Cigarette lighter ................................ 203
Climate control
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 105
Controlling automatically ............... 107
Cooling with airdehumidification .. 106
Defrosting the windows ................. 109
Defrosting the windshield .............. 108
Important safety notes .................. 104
Indicator lamp ................................ 107
Maximum cooling .......................... 108
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 106
Overview of systems ...................... 104
Index 5

Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 107
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 109
Refrigerant ..................................... 282
Setting the airdistribution ............. 107
Setting the airflow ......................... 108
Setting the airvents...................... 110
Setting the temperature ................ 107
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 109
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Switching the MONO function on/
off .................................................. 108
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 109
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 26
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ............................ 96
Consumptionstatistics(on-board
computer) .......................................... 152
Convenience closing feature .............. 77
Convenience opening feature ............ 77
see Opening/closing the side
windows (all)
Coolant
Display message ............................ 177
Coolant(engine)
Checkingthe level ......................... 220
Notes ............................................. 283
Temperature (on-board computer) .160
Cooling
see Climate control
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ................................................. 98
Cruisecontrol
Cruise control lever....................... 137
Deactivating ................................... 138
Display message ............................ 180
Driving system ............................... 136
Function/notes ............................. 136
Important safety notes .................. 136
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 137
Setting aspeed .............................. 137
Storing and maintaining current
speed .............................................137
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 202
Important safety notes .................. 202
Curb weight
see Technical data
Customer AssistanceCenter (CAC) ... 22
Customer Relations Department ....... 22
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Data
see Technical data
Daytime runninglamps
Display message ............................ 175
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 157
Switching on/off (switch) ................ 95
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Delayedswitch-off
Exteriorlighting (on-board
computer)...................................... 158
Interior lighting .............................. 159
Diagnosticsconnection ...................... 21
Digital speedometer ......................... 152
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 228
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS service interval
display........................................... 222
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 164
Driving systems ............................. 180
Engine ............................................ 176
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 164
Lights .............................................173
Safety systems .............................. 170
Service intervaldisplay .................. 222
SmartKey ....................................... 185
Tires............................................... 181
Vehicle ...........................................183
Distancerecorder ............................. 152
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
6Index

Door controlpanel
Overview .......................................... 33
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 159
Automatic locking (switch) ...............71
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................64
Display message .................... 183, 185
Emergency locking ........................... 72
Emergency unlocking ....................... 71
Important safety notes .................... 69
Opening (from inside) ...................... 70
Draft stop ............................................. 80
Drinking and driving ......................... 132
Drinks holder
see Cupholder
Drive program .................................... 122
Automatic ...................................... 124
Manual ...........................................126
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 160
Driveprogram display ...................... 121
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 223
Symmetrical low beam.................... 94
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads .................. 135
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 55
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 59
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 55
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution) ..................................... 59
ESP®(ElectronicStability
Program) .......................................... 56
ETS (ElectronicTraction System) ..... 56
Important safety information ........... 54
Overview .......................................... 54
Driving systems
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 138
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 143
Cruise control ................................ 136
Display message ............................ 180
PARKTRONIC................................. 139
Rearview camera .......................... 142
Driving tips
AMG ceramichigh-performance
compound brake system ............... 134
Brakes ........................................... 133
Break-in period .............................. 114
Downhill gradient ........................... 133
Drinking and driving ....................... 132
Driving abroad ................................. 94
Driving in winter .............................135
Driving on wet roads...................... 135
Exhaust check ............................... 133
Fuel ................................................ 132
General .......................................... 132
Hydroplaning ................................. 135
Icy road surfaces ........................... 136
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads................................... 134
Pedals............................................ 132
Snow chains .................................. 252
Symmetrical low beam.................... 94
Wet road surface ........................... 133
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 154
DVD video(on-board computer) ...... 155
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 159
Function/notes ................................ 88
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ............................. 89
Function/notes ................................ 88
Switching on/off ........................... 159
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 165
Function/notes ................................ 59
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
ElectronicStability Program
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
Electronic TractionSystem
seeETS
Index 7

Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 71
Trunk ............................................... 75
Vehicle ............................................. 71
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ...........................................50
Safety guidelines............................. 37
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 18
Engine
Display message ............................ 176
Engine number............................... 278
Irregularrunning ............................ 118
Starting .......................................... 116
Starting problems .......................... 118
Starting the engine with the key .... 116
Starting with the KEYLESS-GO
start function ................................. 116
Switching off .................................. 130
Engine diagnostics warning lamp .... 194
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 118
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 220
Additives ........................................ 282
Checking the oil level..................... 219
Display
message ................................ 178, 179
Filling capacity ............................... 280
Notes about oil grades ................... 282
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 219
Temperature (on-board computer) .160
Temperature gauge ........................ 148
Viscosity ........................................ 282
E-SELECT lever ................................... 119
ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program)
Deactivating/activating ................... 57
Display message ............................ 170
Function/notes ................................ 56
Important safety information ........... 56
Warning lamp ................................. 192
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 56
Exhaustcheck ................................... 133
Exhausttail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 228
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 89
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 90
Folding in/out(automatically) ......... 90
Folding in/out(electrically) ............. 90
Folding in whenlocking(on-board
computer) ...................................... 160
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 90
Setting ............................................. 90
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 91
Storing the parking position ............. 91
F
Fillercap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 232
Flat tire
Changing awheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 236
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 233
Raising the vehicle ......................... 237
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 233
Floormat .............................................216
Frontwindshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 281
Consumption statistics.................. 152
Displaying the range ...................... 152
Driving tips .................................... 132
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Important safety notes .................. 280
Premium-grade unleadedgasoline .281
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Refueling ........................................ 127
Specifications ................................ 281
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 280
Fuelfiller flap, opening/closing ....... 127
Fuelfilter(display message) ............ 180
Fuellevel
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 152
8Index