2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS COUPE Owners Manual

X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Y page 202).
X Press on/of fswitch 0002on the electric air
pump to I.
The electric air pump is switched on. The
tyre is inflated.
X When the specified tyre pressure (see
Emergency spare wheel (Y page 355)) has
been reached, press on/off switch 0002on
the electric air pump to 0.
The electric air pump is switched off.
! Do not operate the electric air pump for
longer than ten minutes at a time without
a break .Itmay otherwise overheat.
The air pump can be operated again once
it has cooled down.
If the tyre pressure is higher than the value
specified:
X Open pressure release screw 000Auntil the
tyre pressure is correct.
X Remove fille rhose 000Bfrom the tyre valve.
X Stow the electric air pump in a safe and
accessible place in the vehicle.
Stowing aused collapsible emergency
spare wheel 25 If you want to store a collapsible emergency
spare wheel in the vehicle again, follow the
procedure described below. Otherwise, it will
not be possible to store it. We recommend
that this work is carried out at a specialist
workshop.
! Only place the collapsible emergency
spare wheel in the vehicle when it is dry.
Otherwise, moisture may remain in the
vehicle interior.
X Unscrew the valve cap with integrated
valve extractor from the valve.
X Unscrew the valve insert from the valve and
release the air. i
Fully deflating the tyres can take a few
minutes.
X Screw the valve insert back into the valve.
X Screw the valve cap back on.
X Put the tyre cover provided over the col-
lapsible emergency spare wheel.
X Store the collapsible emergency spare
wheel behind the front-passenger seat. Battery
Notes on the vehicle battery
In order for the battery to achieve the maxi-
mum possible service life, it must always be
sufficiently charged.
Have the battery charge checked more fre-
quently if you use the vehicle mainly for short
trips or if you leave it standing idle for a
lengthy period.
To preven tdamage from corrosion, only
replace the battery with one that has a central
ventilation cover.
Consult a Mercedes-Ben zService Centre if
you wish to leave your vehicle parked up for
a long period of time. G
Risk of injury
Comply with safety precautions and take pro-
tective measures when handling batteries. Risk of explosion
Fire, naked flames and
smoking are prohibited
when handling the battery.
Avoid creating sparks.
Battery acid is caustic.
Avoid contact with the skin,
eyes or clothing.
Wear suitable protective
clothing, in particular
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gloves, an apron and a face
mask.
Immediately rinse acid
splashes off with clean
water. Consult a doctor if
necessary.
Wear eye protection.
Keep children away.
Observe this Owner's Man-
ual.
H
Environmental note
Do not dispose of batteries in the household
rubbish. Dispose of defective batteries in an
environmentally responsible manner. Take
them to a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or
to a special collection point for old batteries. G
Risk of injury
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use batteries which have
been tested and approved for your vehicle by
Mercedes-Benz. These batteries provide
increased impact protection to prevent vehi-
cle occupants from suffering acid burns
should the battery be damaged in the event
of an accident.
To prevent acid burns, observe the following
safety notes when handling batteries:
R do not lean over the battery.
R do not place any metal objects on a battery.
Otherwise, you could cause a short circuit
and the battery's gas mixture could ignite.
R make sure that you do not create an elec-
trostatic charge, e.g. by wearing synthetic
clothing or as a result of friction on fabrics.
Therefore, you should not pull or slide the
battery over carpets or other synthetic
materials. R
never touch the battery first. To discharge
a possible electrostatic charge, step out of
the vehicle first and touch the bodywork.
R do not wipe the battery using a cloth. The
battery may explode as a result of electro-
static charge or due to flying sparks.
! Switch off the engine and ensure that no
ignition position has been selected before
detaching the battery terminals. All indica-
tor lights must be off in the instrument
cluster. Otherwise, you may destroy elec-
tronic components such as the alternator.
i Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
have work involving the battery, e.g.
removal, charging and replacement, car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Installation location of the battery The battery is fitted on the front bulkhead on
the right-hand side of the vehicle when
viewed in the direction of travel.
0001
Negative terminal
0002 Positive terminal
0015 Breather hose
i Set the Start/Stop button to ignition posi-
tion 0when you park the vehicle and you
do not need any electrical consumers .The
vehicle will then use very little energy, thus
conserving battery power.
i If the battery is discharged, you must use
the emergency key element to unlock the
vehicle. Battery
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Disconnecting the battery
G
Risk of accident
If the battery is disconnected:
R the brake boosting effect will no tbe avail-
able. Greater braking force will then be
required and brake pedal travel will be lon-
ger. If necessary, depress the brake pedal
with full force.
R the transmission is locked in position P.
! Always disconnect the battery in the
order described below. Never mix up the
terminal clamp disconnection/connection
order and never mix up the terminal
clamps. You may otherwise damage the
vehicle electronics.
Disconnecting the battery X
Press the electric parking brake handle.
X Shift the transmission to Pwith the button
in the centre console.
X Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g.
radio, blower etc.).
X Set the Start/Stop button to key position
0(Y page 202).
X To disconnect the battery: open the bon-
net.
X Remove the negative terminal clamp from
the battery.
X Remove the cover from the positive termi-
nal clamp.
X Remove the positive terminal clamp from
the battery.
X Disconnect the breather hose. Removing the battery
X Disconnect the batter y(Ypage 336).
The bar over the battery prevents it from slip-
ping.
X Loosen the screw on the bar.
X Remove the bar. X
Loosen and remove the two screws on the
clamping plate.
X Remove the clamping plate.
X Remove the battery. Charging and fitting the battery
G
Risk of injury
Only charge the battery in a well-ventilated
area. As the battery is being charged, gases
can escape and generate minor explosions.
This could injure you and other persons or
cause damage to the paintwor koracid cor-
rosion on the vehicle.
You can obtain information abou tbattery
chargers which allow the battery to be
charged while still installed from a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g .aMercedes-Benz
Service Centre. G
Risk of injury
There is a risk of acid burns during the charg-
ing process due to the gases which escape
from the battery. Do not lean over the battery
during the charging process. G
Risk of injury
Battery acid is caustic. Avoid contact with the
skin, eyes or clothing.
! Never charge the batter ywhen it is instal-
led unless the battery charger has been
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
These battery chargers allow the battery to
be charged while it is still installed.
! Only use battery chargers with a maxi-
mum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
X Charge the battery. Observe the notes in
the operating instructions for your battery
charger.
X Refit the charged battery.
To do this, follow the steps described in
"Removing the battery" (Y page 336) in
reverse order. 336
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Reconnecting the battery
! Always connect the battery in the order
described below .Never swap the terminal
clamps. You may otherwise damage the
vehicle electronics.
X To reconnect the battery: switch off all
electrical consumers (e.g. radio, blower,
etc.).
X Connec tthe positive terminal clamp and
secure the cover.
X Connect the negative terminal clamp.
X Connect the breather hose.
X Close the bonnet.
i If the battery power supply has been inter-
rupted (e.g. if the battery has been recon-
nected), you must reset the function for
folding the exterior mirrors in/out auto-
matically* by folding the mirrors out once
(Y page 209). Battery
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Jump-starting
If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the engine can be jump-started from another vehicle
or from an external battery using jump leads.
Observe the following points:
R you may only jump-start the vehicle when the engine and catalytic converter are cold.
R do not start the engine if the battery is frozen. Let the battery thaw first.
R jump-starting may only be performed from batteries with a nominal voltage of 12 V.
R only use jump leads which have a sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.
i Jump leads and further information about jump-starting can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
! Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Only use the jump-starting procedure for
the battery in the engine compartment.
Do not use a rapid-charging device to start the engine. G
Risk of injury
There is a risk of acid burns when jump-starting a vehicle due to the gases which escape from
the battery. Do not lean over the battery while the engine is being jump-started. G
Risk of explosion
Gases escaping from the battery during jump-starting may cause minor explosions. Avoid cre-
ating sparks. Keep naked flames away from the battery, and do not smoke.
Comply with safety precautions and take protective measures when handling batteries. You will
find these under "Battery" in the index.
X Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch.
X Press the electric parking brake handle.
X Shift the transmission to Pwith the button in the centre console.
X Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g. radio, blower etc.).
X Open the bonnet (Y page 267).338
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Slide cover 0012of positive terminal 0001in the direction of the arrow.
X Connect positive terminal 0001on your vehicle to positive terminal 0002of donor battery 0013
using the jump lead, beginning with your ow nbattery.
X Start the engine of th edonor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
X Connect negative terminal 0015of donor battery 0013to earth point 0014of your vehicle using
the jump lead, connectingt he jump lead to donor battery 0013first.
X Start the engine.
X First, remove the jump lead from earth point 0014and negative terminal 0015, then from positive
terminal 0001and positive terminal 0002, each time disconnecting from the battery on your own
vehicle first.
X Slide cover 0012of the positive terminal in the opposite direction to the arrow.
X Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Ben zService
Centre. Towing and tow-starting
Please bear the following in mind
If the vehicle can no longer be driven because
of an acciden torbreakdown, you have the
following options:
R Transporting the vehicle
As a rule, you should have the vehicle trans-
ported.
R Towing the vehicle with the rear axle raised Only tow the vehicle with the rear axle
raised in exceptional cases.
R Towing the vehicle with a tow rope or tow
bar
Only tow the vehicle in exceptional cases.
The engine must be running when you tow
the vehicle with a tow rope or tow bar.
Observe the following notes. Towing and tow-starting
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Towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised !
The engine must be switched off (key in
ignition lock in position 0or position 1) if
the vehicle is being towed with the front
axle raised or if the parking brake is being
tested on a dynamometer. Otherwise,
intervention by ESP ®
could damage the
brake system.
Towing the vehicle with atow rope or
tow bar G
Ris
kofa ccident
If the brake system is malfunctioning, you
must use a rigid tow bar to tow the vehicle.
Before towing away, mak esure that the steer-
ing can be moved and is not locked.
If there is a malfunctio ninthe power supply
or the vehicle's electrical system, you must
not tow the vehicle. G
Risk of accident
The following can occur if the vehicle is towed:
R the engine may not start.
R the on-board electronics may fail.
R the battery voltage may drop too much.
In these cases, the rear axle will be locked.
As a result, you might lose control of the vehi-
cle, cause an accident and injure yourself and
others.
! Use the key instead of the Start/Stop
button when towing the vehicle.
Start the engine and keep it running. Turn
the key to position 2in the ignition. Set the
transmission selector lever to N.Make sure
that you then leave the key in position 2.
Chec kthe transmission position in the
instrument cluster. When towing the vehicle, proceed as follows:
X
Insert the key into the ignition lock
(Y page 203).
X Start the engine and leave the key in the
ignition.
X Move the transmission selector lever to N.
X Check the transmission position in the
instrumentc luster display (Y page 227).
X Leave the engine running during the entire
towing procedure.
Also observe the following notes:
R When towing, observe the legal require-
ments in all countries concerned.
R If the engine does not start, try jump-start-
ing it (Y page 338). Tow-starting the vehicle
is not permitted.
R If it is not possible to jump-star tthe vehicle,
have it transported to the nearest qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. aMercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
R If the transmission has been damaged,
have the vehicle transported to the nearest
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Observe
the display messages in the instrument
cluster.
R If you are towing the vehicle over a longer
distance, this must be done with the rear
axle raised.
! Make sure that the electric parking brake
is released. If the electric parking brake is
faulty, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benzr ecommends that you use
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
! When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged.
! Only secure the tow cable or towing bar
to the towing eyes. You could otherwise
damage the vehicle.
! Do not use the towing eye for recovery,
as this could damage the vehicle. If in
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You may tow the vehicle for a maximum
of 50 km. A towing speed of 50 km/h must
not be exceeded.
For towing distances over 50 km, the entire
vehicle must be lifted up and transported.
! Observe the transmission fluid tempera-
ture (AMG menu) in the on-board computer
when towing. The transmission fluid tem-
perature must not exceed 120 †. If this
occurs, you must stop towing immediately. Fitting the towing eye
Opening covers The bracket for the removable towing eye is
in the bumper at the front.Iti s located under
the cover. X
To open the cover: remove cover0001by
pulling it forward.
X Take cover 0001off the opening.
Securing the towing eye X
Take the towing eye and the wheel
wrench 26
out of the tyre-change tool kit
(Y page 288).
X Screw in the towing eye clockwise to the
stop.
X Insert the wheel wrench handle into the
towing eye and tighten it. Towing the vehicle
Observe the notes from (Y page 339)
onwards.
X Start the engine.
X Ensure that the key is in position 2in the
ignition (Y page 203) and that the engine is
on throughout the towing procedure.
X Move the transmission selector lever to N.
Check the transmission position in the
instrument cluster. Removing the towing eye
X Take the wheel wrench 27
out of the tyre-
change tool kit (Y page 288).
X Insert the wheel wrench handle into the
towing eye and turn it anti-clockwise.
X Unscrew the towing eye.
X Replace the cover and press it until it
engages.
X Return the towing eye and the wheel
wrench to the tyre-change tool kit. Transporting the vehicle
The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle
onto a trailer or transporter for transporting
purposes.
! Only secure the vehicle by the wheels or
wheel rims, not by parts of the vehicle such
as axle or steering components. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
X Start the engine.
X Ensure that the key is in position 2in the
ignition (Y page 202) and that the engine is
on during the entire loading operation.
X Move the transmission selector lever to N.
Check the transmission position in the
instrument cluster.
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