Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG User manual

Introduction of the New SLS AMG
Introduction into Service Manual for Model Series 197
Daimler AG, GSP/OI, HPC R 822, D-70546 Stuttgart
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Introduction of the New SLS AMG
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Introduction of the New SLS AMG
Introduction into Service Manual –
Model Series 197 Coupe
Introduction into Service Manual
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Contents
Preface 7
Overview
Models and major assemblies 8
Brief description 9
Highlights 10
Equipment 14
GesamtsystemOverall vehicle
Exterior 20
Dimensions 23
Technical data 25
Interior 26
Maintenance
Maintenance strategy/Assyst Plus 34
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Drive
Engine M159 36
Technical data of engine M 159 37
Engine lubrication 39
AMG Cooling System 40
Exhaust system 41
Fuel system 42
Fuel system 43
Transmission
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sport transmission 44
Double clutch 50
Park pawl 52
AMG DRIVE UNIT 53
Chassis
Steering 55
Axles 56
Suspension 57
Brake system 58
Chassis control systems 63
Wheels and tires 65
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Networking
Overall network 66
Illumination
Exterior lights 71
Safety
Passive safety 74
Active safety 77
Comfort
Climate control 78
PARKTRONIC 81
Vehicle protection
KEYLESS-GO 82
Audio and communications
Telematics 84
Audio equipment 85
Sound system 87
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Body
Concept and structural lightweight construction 89
Force progression during an accident 91
Doors 92
Repair stages 93
Special tools
Engine 95
Chassis 96
Body 97
Workshop equipment
Repair systems 98
List of abbreviations 100
Index 102
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Introduction of the New SLS AMG, Model Series 197 Coupe
Preface
Dear Reader,
This Introduction into Service Manual presents the
new SLS AMG Coupe in model series 197.
The purpose of this brochure is to acquaint you with
the technical highlights of this new vehicle in advance
of its market launch. This brochure is intended to
provide information for people employed in service,
maintenance and repair as well as for aftersales staff.
It is assumed here that the reader is already familiar
with the Mercedes-Benz model series currently on the
market.
In terms of the contents, the emphasis in this Intro-
duction into Service Manual is on presenting new and
modified components and systems.
This Introduction into Service Manual is not intended
as an aid for repairs or for the diagnosis of technical
problems. For such needs, more extensive information
is available in the Workshop Information System (WIS)
and via Xentry Diagnostics.
WIS is updated continuously. Therefore, the informa-
tion available there reflects the latest technical status
of our vehicles.
The Introduction into Service manual presents initial
information relating to the SLS AMG model and, as
such, is not stored in WIS. The contents of this
brochure are not updated. No provision is made for
supplements.
We will publicize modifications and new features as
well as detailed descriptions of systems and their
components in the relevant WIS documents. The infor-
mation presented in this Introduction into Service
Manual may therefore differ from the more up-to-date
information found in WIS.
All information relating to technical data, equipment
and options is valid as of the copy deadline in October
2009 and may therefore differ from the current
production configuration.
Daimler AG
Parts Technology and Technical Information (GSP/OI)
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Overview
Models and major assemblies
C 197
Market launch
03/10
Model Engine AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT
7-speed sport transmission
SLS AMG 197.377 159.980 -
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (model series 197)
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Brief description
Automotive fascination
The combination of high-tech, vehicle dynamics and
unique design make the new SLS AMG the unmistak-
able jewel in the crown among exclusive super sports
cars.
The development of the SLS AMG was not only about
creating a bridge between the past and present, it was
mainly about creating an uncompromising sports car
design at the limits of what is technically feasible.
The focus of the engineers was on an extremely light-
weight design, low center of gravity and excellent
performance. With a bodyshell weighing just 241 kg, a
front-mid engine design combined with a rear wheel
drive transaxle, the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed
sport transmission and a new AMG 6.3 liter V8 gaso-
line engine (M 159), Mercedes-Benz has provided an
impressive demonstration of its expertise in super
sports car manufacturing.
A face in the crowd – the new SLS AMG (model series 197)
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Highlights
Exterior
• Aluminum bodyshell structure
• Gullwing doors
• Electrically operated rear spoiler
• Weight-optimized AMG light alloy rims
• Bi-xenon hybrid headlamps with LED technology
• AMG sport exhaust system
• Carbon engine cover and outside mirrors (SA)
Interior
• AMG DRIVE UNIT and E-SELECT selector lever
• AMG sport bucket seats with optimized lateral
support
• AMG sport steering wheel with three-spoke design
featuring silver-colored shift paddles made out of
metal
•Carbon center console (SA)
• AMG instrument cluster with upshift indicator and
AMG RACETIMER
• Kneebags
• Bang & Olufsen sound system (SA)
Technology
• AMG 6.3 liter V8 gasoline engine (M 159) with dry
sump lubrication
• Rear wheel drive transaxle with torque tube and
CRP drive shaft
• AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sport transmission
• AMG PERFORMANCE sports suspension (SA)
• AMG-specific speed-sensitive power steering
• 3-stage ESP with On, Sport and Off function
• AMG ceramic composite brake system (SA)
• Blind Spot Assist (special equipment)1
• Reversing camera (SA)
1 Not at market launch
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Highlights
Gullwing doors
The gullwing doors are a stylistic highlight of the
vehicle. They give the SLS AMG unrivaled charisma
and are a unique feature in this vehicle segment.
Despite the low seat position typical of sports cars, in
this case just 369 mm high, the gullwing doors open
wide to allow the vehicle occupants to enter and exit
the vehicle comfortably.
During the design, great emphasis was placed on
ensuring that the opening angle of the gullwing doors
was as large as possible. The distance between the
open doors and the road surface is a generous 1.50 m,
while the access opening between the doors and the
upper edge of the rocker panels measures a roomy
1.08 m. In contrast, the entry height is a mere 45 cm.
The gullwing doors require less space than conven-
tional coupe doors to open and can be fully opened in
a standard sized garage. The gullwing doors are
opened from the inside using the "Silver Shadow"
opening handle.
A handle integrated in the armrest of the door panel
lining allows the gullwing door to be closed easily.
The buttons for the power windows, central locking
and outside mirror adjustment are also easy to access
in the door panel lining.
Gullwing doors of the SLS AMG
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Highlights
Door handles
Pull-type door handles are installed on the outside of
the gullwing doors.
During driving operation and when the vehicle is
locked, these are recessed so that they are flush with
the outer skin of the gullwing doors.
When the gullwing doors are locked using the trans-
mitter key, the door handles extend electrically and
can then be operated like a conventional pull-type
door handle.
Emergency release
In case the vehicle can no longer be locked or
unlocked using the transmitter key, an emergency key
is integrated in the transmitter key.
The vehicle can be manually unlocked and opened as
follows:
• Insert the emergency key in the lock cylinder (3)
and turn the emergency key counterclockwise.
•Then press the button (2).
The door handle (1) then extends and the door can be
opened.
Door hinges
The newly developed U-shaped hinges are located on
the upper edge of the gullwing doors in the roof area
of the body, as is typical of the design.
The hinges are designed to provide an opening angle
of 70°. They can be opened steplessly i.e. the gullwing
door is held in place in every position.
In addition to the U-shaped hinges, two spring
supports are used on each gullwing door.
These reduce the opening and closing forces of the
gullwing doors.
iNote
If the vehicle is opened with the emergency key,
this triggers the anti-theft alarm system.
To deactivate the anti-theft alarm system:
• Insert the transmitter key in the electric
ignition lock in the rear stowage compartment
of the center console.
Electrically extending door handles U-shaped hinges with 70° opening angle
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Highlights
Transaxle
One of the highlights of the new SLS AMG is the rear
wheel drive transaxle of the drivetrain.
The AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sport transmis-
sion is housed together with the mechanical locking
differential in the transmission housing to save space
and forms a complete unit with the engine via the
torque tube. This is installed far behind the front axle
in a front-mid engine layout.
Advantages
Positioning the transmission level with the rear axle
allows for better load distribution. The engine can thus
be positioned closer to the firewall. This transfer of
weight improves the steering characteristics of the
vehicle.
This complex solution allows the entire drivetrain to be
designed significantly stiffer.
Torque tube
The 1.64m-long torque tube consists of a single-piece
aluminum sand cast housing and weighs less than
25 kg. A drive shaft rotates inside it at engine speed
and this is made of carbon fiber reinforced composite
plastic (CRP) – as on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class DTM
touring cars.
The main advantage of this high-tech material is its
very low weight. The 1.71m-long drive shaft is, at 4 kg,
around 50% lighter than a steel variant.
Drivetrain of the SLS AMG
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Equipment
SLS AMG
Transmission
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sport transmission Standard
Steering
Speed-sensitive power steering Standard
Suspension
Steel suspension Standard
PERFORMANCE sports suspension Code 486
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Equipment
SLS AMG
Wheels, tires, light alloy wheels
19"/20" AMG light alloy wheel (only ECE)
"7-spoke design"
FA: 265/35 ZR 19
RA: 295/30 ZR 20
Standard
19"/20" AMG light alloy wheel (standard in USA)
"5 double-spoke design"
FA: 265/35 ZR 19
RA: 295/30 ZR 20
Code 764
19"/20" AMG light alloy wheel
"10-spoke design"
FA: 265/35 ZR 19
RA: 295/30 ZR 20
Code 766
Tire pressure monitor (TPM [RDK]) (ECE, USA) Standard
Light systems
Bi-xenon hybrid headlamps
(turn signal lights, daytime running lights and standing lights with LED
technology)
incl. headlamp cleaning system
Standard
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SLS AMG
Safety and theft protection
Adaptive driver and front passenger airbags with 2-stage triggering,
situation-sensitive
Standard
Driver kneebag Standard
Left and right front sidebags in the backrests Standard
Windowbag for driver and front passenger Standard
Fire extinguisher (ECE) Code 682
Anti-theft alarm system (ATA [EDW]) (only ECE)
incl. interior monitoring
Standard
Anti-theft alarm system (ATA [EDW]) (only USA) Standard
Radio remote control (only Japan) Standard
Radio remote control with panic switch (standard in USA) Code 736
KEYLESS-GO Standard
Adaptive windshield wiper system Standard
Climate control
THERMOTRONIC comfort automatic air conditioning Standard
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Equipment
SLS AMG
Driving assistance systems
Blind Spot Assist1
1Not at market launch
Code 234
Reversing camera (standard in USA) Code 218
PARKTRONIC Standard
Comfort systems
Driver and front passenger seat with lumbar support,
fully electric adjustment with memory (standard in USA)
incl. steering column and outside mirror adjustment
with passenger outside mirror parking position
Code 275
Heated front seats Standard
Automatic child seat recognition (ACSR) Standard
Garage door opener
(only in combination with automatic dimming inside rearview and outside
mirrors (code 249))
Code 231
Garage door opener (only USA)
(only in combination with automatic dimming inside rearview and outside
mirrors (code 249))
Code 232
Automatic dimming outside and inside rearview mirrors (standard in USA) Code 249
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SLS AMG
Telephone, audio and communications
Comfort telephony Code 386
COMAND APS+ (only ECE) Standard
COMAND APS+ with DVD changer (only ECE) Code 512
COMAND APS+ with DVD changer (only USA) Standard
COMAND APS (only Japan) Standard
TELEAID (only USA) Standard
Media interface (standard in USA) Code 518
Sound system (Bang & Olufsen) Code 811
Satellite Digital Audio Radio (SDAR)
SIRIUS satellite radio (only USA)
Code 536
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Equipment
SLS AMG
AMG PERFORMANCE Studio
Carbon outside mirrors and fins Code 773
AMG carbon engine compartment cover Code B14
Interior carbon package Code H73
Extended interior carbon package
(only in combination with (code H73))
• Backrest and seat side trim
• Door sills
Code 31P
PERFORMANCE sports suspension with tight tuning for optimized lateral
dynamics
Code 486
AMG ceramic composite brake system Code B07
AMG sport bucket seats (only ECE) Code 244
PERFORMANCE sport steering wheel in leather/Alcantara Code 281
Product protection
Indoor dust cover Code C52
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