2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS COUPE Owners Manual

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Safety notes Using the telephone ....................... 128
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........213
Storing settings ............................. 210
Seat adjustment ................................ 203
Seat belt Fastening ....................................... 210
Seat belts
Warning lamp ........................ 212, 311
Seat covers
Cleaning ......................................... 285
Seat heating ....................................... 205
Seats Adjusting (bucket seat) ..................205
Adjusting (electrically). ..................204
Adjusting (manually). .....................204
Seat adjustment ............................ 205
Seat ventilation
Malfunction indicator lamp ............307
Selector lever
Display message ............................ 291
Sensors
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Service indicator
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
displa y........................................... 279
Service products ............................... 349
Brake fluid ..................................... 351
Coolant .......................................... 351
Engine oil ....................................... 350
Fuel ................................................ 349
Windscreen washer fluid ................352
Settings
Calling up a stored setting .............210
Factory (on-board computer) .........240
On-board computer .......................238
SETUP (on-board computer) .............241
Sidebag ................................................ 39
Side windows Convenience closing ......................219
Convenience opening ....................219
Fault .............................................. 318
Opening/closing ............................ 218
Snow chains ...................................... 276
Socket ................................................ 260Sound
Switching on/off .............................. 67
Sound Modus ....................................... 68
Soun dsettings .................................... .67
Balance ............................................ 68
Special destination
Category ........................................ 106
Entering ......................................... 106
Entering using the map ..................110
Special destination icon
Setting ............................................. 85
Special destination list .....................109
Spee dlimiter
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 245
Speedometer
Digital speedometer (on-board
computer) ...................................... 233
Selecting the display unit (on-
board computer) ............................ 238
Speedtronic ....................................... 245
Display message ............................ 293
Permanent ..................................... 247
Variabl e......................................... 246
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 35
Display message ............................ 304
Warning lamp ........................... 35, 309
Standard display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .233
Station list ......................................... 161
Station pre-sets ................................. 162
Stations Saving ............................................ 163
Tuning in ........................................ 161
Station search ................................... 162
Steering wheel Adjusting ....................................... 206
Adjusting (electrically). ..................207
Adjusting (manually). .....................206
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 230
Storing settings ............................. 210
Steering wheel boss
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ....227
Stowage compartment Rear stowage compartment ........... 258 14
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Stowage compartments
...................257
Armrest (under) ............................. 258
Cuph older..................................... 258
Glove compartment .......................257
Telephone compartment ................258
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 240
Factory setting ............................... 240
Instrument cluster .........................238
Lights ............................................ .238
Standard displa y............................ 233
Vehicle .......................................... .240
Sub-programmes (DAB) ....................165
Summer and standard time Switching ......................................... 73
Summer opening
see Convenience opening
Sun visor ............................................ 259
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS ........................................... 35
See SRS ........................................... 35
Surround lighting
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 239
Switching off the alarm
ATA .................................................. 49
Syste mlanguage
Setting ............................................. 78
Syste mmenu....................................... 71
Syste msettings
Menu overview ................................ .71T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 301
Tail pipes
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank capacity .................................... 349
Technical data ................................... 352
Emergency spare wheel .................355
Telephone
Accepting/ending call ...................144
Accepting or rejecting a waiting
call ................................................. 146
Ending an active call ......................146Entering phone numbers ................ 145
Incoming call
................................. 144
Outgoing call ................................. 144
Reception and transmission vol-
ume ............................................... 135
see Mobile phone .......................... 236
Sending DTMF tones ..................... .146
Single call ...................................... 145
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 146
Telephone basic menu
Bluetooth interface ........................132
Convenience telephony .................134
Telephone compartment ..................258
Telephone mode Redialling ....................................... 145
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 144
Temperature
Engine oil ....................................... 229
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 241
Outside temperature ..................... .230
Transmissio noil (on-board com-
puter )............................................. 241
Text message (SMS) (convenience
telephone)
Calling the sende r.......................... 148
Deleting ......................................... 149
Incoming ........................................ 147
Read-aloud function .......................148
Reading .......................................... 148
Storing the sende rinthe address
book ...................................... 148, 149
THERMOTRONIC
Malfunction indicator lamp ............307
Tightening torque .............................. 332
Time Lap time (on-board computer) .......241
Setting ............................................. 72
Time format
Setting ............................................. 72
Timer (on-board computer) ..............241
Time zone Setting ............................................. 73
TIREFIT kit
Using ............................................. 326
TMCPro ............................................... 119 Index
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Tone settings
Trebl eand bass ............................... 68
Total distance recorder ....................233
Tow-away protection ..........................49
Towing ........................................ 339, 341
Towing eye Fitting ............................................ 341
Removing ....................................... 341
Town
Entering ........................................... 94
Traffic announcements on ...............164
Traffic jam function ........................... 117
Traffic Programme Switching traffic announcements
on/off ............................................ 164
Transferring acall (convenience
telephone) .......................................... 146
Transmission oil Temperature gauge (on-board
computer) ...................................... 241
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-way radio ..............347
Transport (vehicle) ............................341
Trim strips Cleaning ......................................... 285
Trip computer
On-board computer .......................232
Trip meter .......................................... 233
Resetting (on-board computer) ......234
True Image™ ........................................ 68
Turn signal Display message ............................ 300
Two-way radio
Installatio n..................................... 347
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate ......348
Tyre grip ............................................. 278
Tyre pressure ..................................... 272
Calling up (on-board computer) .....273
Display message ............................ 304
Tyre pressure monitor
Warning lamp ................................. 311
Tyres
Direction of rotatio n...................... 272
General notes ................................ 270
Technical data ............................... 354
Tyre tread .......................................... .272 U
Unladen weight ................................. 352
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ..................... 322
Updating
Map software ................................... 89
Upshift indicator ............................... 229
USB devices Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 184
Folders and playlists ......................187
Using the telephone ..........................144
Multi-function steering wheel ..........62 V
Variable Speedtronic ........................246
vCards Receiving ....................................... 137
Vehicle
Emergency unlocking ..................... 322
Individual settings (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 238
Leaving parked up .........................321
Towing ........................................... 341
Transporting .................................. 341
Unlocking (key ).............................. 200
Vehicle battery .................................. 334
Vehicle dimensions ...........................352
Vehicle electronics ...........................346
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) ................................................... 348
Vehicle identification plate ..............348
Vehicle position Saving ...................................... 83, 127
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 288
Vehicle weights ................................. 352
Video DVD Fast forward/rewind ..................... .194
Operation ....................................... 190
Pause function ............................... 195
Picture settings .............................. 195
Selecting a film/title ..................... .195
Selecting a scene/chapter ............195
Stop function ................................. 194
Video mode
Automatic picture shutoff ..............190 16
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Volume
Adjusting ......................................... 67
Phone call s...................................... 67
Traffi cannouncements ....................67 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS (yellow) ................................... 308
ESP ®
........................................ 47, 308
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 309
ESP ®
Sport .................................... 309
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 244
LIM (variable Speedtronic) .............246
Tyr ep ressure monitor ...................311
Warning tone ..................................... 312
Warning triangle ................................ 288
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 305
Washer fluid reservoir ..............270, 352
Filling capacity ............................... 352
Waveband
Switching (radio )............................ 160
Wearing seat belts ............................210
Wheel bolts Tightening torque ........................... 332
Wheel chock
Use ................................................ 329
Wheels
General notes ................................ 270
Interchanging ................................. 275
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 283
see Side windows
Windscreen washe rfluid .................. 352
Topping up ..................................... 270
Windscreen washer system .....270, 352
Windscreen wipers ...........................217
Malfunction ................................... .317
Replacing the wiper blades ............325
Winte rdriving ............................ 275, 276
Winter tyres ....................................... 275
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 248
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Replacing ....................................... 325 Index
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Protection of the environment
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Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated
environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
which takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
You should bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have maintenance work carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Personal driving style
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 2
/ 3 of its maximum engine
speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Returning used vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles of up to 3.5 tgross vehicle weight, in
accordance with national regulations. For
several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and re-use.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle yourv ehi-
cle in an environmentally-responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benzh omepage
or your national hotline number. Operating safety
Safety notes
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Risk of accident and injury
Always have work on the vehicle carried out
by a qualified specialist workshop. In particu-
lar, work relevant to safety or on safety-rela-
ted systems as well as maintenance work
must be carried out at aqualified specialist
workshop. The workshop must have the nec-
essary specialist knowledge and tools to carry
out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre for this purpose. 18
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Risk of accident and injury
Some safety systems only function whe nthe
engine is running. You should therefore never
switch off the engine when driving. Otherwise,
the safety systems of your vehicle may not
function correctly and as a result will no lon-
ger protect you and other persons as inten-
ded. In addition, there is a risk that you may
lose control of your vehicle and thus cause an
accident. G
Risk of accident and injury
Work carried out incorrectly, or alterations
made to the vehicle, e.g. re-routing of cables
under coverings, could cause the safety sys-
tems of your vehicle to stop working properly.
The safety systems would thus no longer pro-
tect you and other persons as intended. In
addition, there is a risk that you may lose con-
trol of your vehicle and thus cause an acci-
dent.
All work and alterations to the vehicle, e.g.
installations or modifications, should there-
fore be carried out at aqualified specialist
workshop. G
Ris
kofa ccident
If you drive ove robstacles at high speed or if
the vehicle bottoms out in rough terrain, it
could cause heavy impacts to the vehicle
underbody, tyres or wheels. This could cause
your vehicle to be damaged, which in turn
might lead to an accident. This also applies to
vehicles which are equipped with underbody
protection.
You should therefore drive over obstacles
slowly. Preven tthe vehicle from bottoming
out when driving off-road and if necessary,
have your vehicle inspected at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. G
Risk of accident
If work on electronic equipment and its soft-
ware is carried out incorrectly, this equipment
could stop working. The electronic systems
are networked via interfaces. Tampering with these electronic systems could cause mal-
functions in systems which have not been
modified. Malfunctions such as these can
seriously jeopardise the vehicle's operating
safety and therefore your own safety.
You should therefore have all work and mod-
ifications to electronic components carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop. Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres
to carry out technical inspections on certain
vehicles to improve their quality or safety.
If you did not purchase your vehicle from an
authorised specialist dealer and your vehicle
has never been inspected at a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre, it is possible that your
vehicle is not registered in your name with
Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz can only
inform you about vehicle checks if it has your
registration data.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Inform Mercedes-Ben zas soon as possible
abouta ny change in address or vehicle own-
ership. Correc
tuse
Observe the following information when using
your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the "Technical data” section in this manual
R national road traffic regulations
R national road traffic licensing regulations G
Risk of injury
Various warning stickers are affixed to your
vehicle. Their purpose is to draw your atten-
tion, and the attention of others, to various
dangers. Therefore, do not remove any warn-
ing stickers unless the sticker clearly states
that you may do so. Introduction
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If you remove the warning stickers, you or
others could be injured by failing to recognise
certain dangers. Data stored in the vehicle
Fault data
Components critical for vehicle operation are
equipped with faultd ata memories as stand-
ard. There are also memories dedicated to
storing the technical reactions of vehicle
components to driving situations (e.g. the
triggering of an airbag, ESP ®
intervention).
This data is used exclusively to:
R assis tinthe rectification of faults and
defects
R help Mercedes-Ben zoptimise and develop
vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced by Mercedes-
Benz, this technical information can be read
out from the fault memory. This is performed
by authorised employees of the Mercedes-
Ben zservice network using special diagnos-
tic computers.
After a fault has been rectified, the informa-
tion is deleted from the memory. Other mem-
ory data is constantly overwritten. Other devices that store data
Depending on the equipment level, your vehi-
cle may feature communications and/or
entertainment systems (e.g. navigation devi-
ces, telephone systems). These allow you to
save and edit data required for the operation
of the respective device.
Further information on operation (e.g. on
deleting data) can be found in the separate
operating instructions. 20
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Exterior view
....................................... 22
Cockpit ................................................. 23
Instrument cluster ..............................25
Multifunction steering wheel .............28
Centre console .................................... 29
Overhea dcontrol panel ...................... 31
Door control panel .............................. 32 21At a glance
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