2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS COUPE emergency towing

DVD
Copy protection ............................. 167
Disc ............................................... 167
Selecting atrack ............................ 176
DVD audio
Operation (on-board computer) .....235
DVD playbac kconditions ................. 191
DVD video Operating (on-board computer) .....236
Dynamic route guidance ................... 119
Switching on/off ........................... 119
TMC/TMCPro ................................ 119E
EASY-ENTRY feature .........................207
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 240
EASY-EXIT feature ............................. 207
Crash-responsive ........................... 207
EBD
Display message ............................ 299
EBV (electronic brake force distri-
bution) .................................................. 49
Electronic brake force distribution See EBV ........................................... 49
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
Electronic Traction Support see ETS
Emergency call 999 or 112 ..............129
Emergency key element ...................321
Lost ............................................... 320
Emergency spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 333
Stowing .......................................... 334
Technical data ............................... 355
Emergency unlocking
Boot ............................................... 322
Vehicle .......................................... .322
Engine
Running irregularl y......................... 315
Starting .................................. 202, 220
Starting problems ..........................315
Starting the engine with the key ....220
Starting with KEYLESS GO .............220
Starting with the key ..................... .220
Stopping ........................................ 222Engine diagnostics warning lamp
....310
Engine electronics .............................346
Malfunction ................................... .315
Engine number .................................. 349
Engine oil ........................................... 350
Capacities ...................................... 269
Checking the oil level (dipstick) .....269
Consumption ................................. 269
Display mes-
sag e....................................... 302, 303
Filler neck ...................................... 269
Temperature display (on-board
computer) ...................................... 241
Temperature gauge ........................ 229
Topping up ..................................... 269
Ensemble ........................................... 161
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) .................................................... 47
Activating/deactivating .............47, 48
AMG menu (on-board computer) ...241
Warning lamp ..................47, 308, 309
ETS (Electronic Traction Support) ...... 48
Example of operation ..........................66
Exterior lighting Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 208
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........209
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......209
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........208
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 240
Malfunction ................................... .318
Parking position ............................. 209
Resetting ....................................... 209
Storing settings ............................. 210
Exterior view
Overview .......................................... 22
External authorisation ........................77
External data Deleting (convenience telephone) .137
Importing (convenience tele-
phone )................................... 136, 155
External devices (Media Interface)
Connecting .................................... 1848
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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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X
Convenience closing feature: press and
hold the 0010button until the side win-
dows are closed.
The indicator lamp in the 0010button lights
up. Air-recirculation mode is activated.
X Convenience opening: press and hold the
0010 button until the side windows have
returned to their original position.
The indicator lamp in the 0010button goes
out .Air-recirculation mode is deactivated.
i If you open the side windows manually
after closing with the convenience closing
feature, they will remain in this position
when opened using the convenience open-
ing feature. Loading and stowing
Stowage compartments
G
Risk of injury
The stowage compartments must be closed
when items are stored in them. Luggage nets
are not designed to secure heavy items of
luggage.
You or other vehicle occupants could be
injured by objects being thrown around if you:
R brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R are involved in an accident
Sharp-edged and fragile objects must not be
placed in the luggage net.
Glove compartment In the glove compartment, you will find:
R an AUX IN connection or a Media Inter-
face *(universal interface for mobile audio
devices, e.g. for an iPod ®
or USB device)
R a 12 V power socket X
To open: pull handle 0001and open glove
compartment flap 0002.
X To close: fold glove compartmen tflap 0002
upwards until it engages.
Locking and unlocking the glove compart-
ment separately
You can lock the glove compartmen tsepa-
rately, e.g. when leaving your vehicle at a
workshop. It can then not be unlocked using
the key or KEYLESS GO but only using the
emergency key element (Y page 321). X
To lock: insert the emergency key element
into the lock and turn it to position 0004.
X To unlock: insert the emergency key ele-
ment into the lock and turn it to position
0003.
Front stowage compartment in the
centre console In the front stowage compartment, you will
find:
R
a 12 V power socket (Y page 260) Loading and stowing
257Controls
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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
25 Only for certain countries. 334
BatteryPractical advice
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