2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS COUPE fuel reserve

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
........42, 307
Reserve fuel ................................... 312
Seat bel t........................................ 311
SRS .......................................... 35, 309
THERMOTRONIC (malfunction) ......307
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps ...308
Input restriction
Navigation ........................................ 80
Instrument cluster ............................229
On-board computer .......................238
Overview .......................................... 25
Instrument lighting ...........................239
Interior lighting Automatic control system ..............217
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Emergency lighting ........................217
Manual control ............................... 217
Reading lamp ................................. 217
Interior motion sensor ........................50
Intermediate stop Deleting ......................................... 105
Entering ......................................... 104
iPod ®
Alphabetic track selection .............188
Connecting to Media Interface ......185
Device variants .............................. 184
Selecting a category/playlis t......... 187 J
Jack .................................................... .288
Operation ....................................... 329
Jump-starting ..................................... 338
Jump leads ..................................... 338
Junction
Entering ......................................... 100K
Key ...................................................... 200
Changing the battery .....................323
Checking the battery .....................323
Convenience closing feature .......... 219
Convenience opening feature ........219
Display message ............................ 303
Emergency key element ................. 321 Loss
............................................... 320
Malfunction ................................... .319
Modifying the programming ...........200
Unlocking/locking vehicle .............200
KEYLESS-GO
Changing the battery .....................323
Display message ............................ 303
Malfunction ................................... .319
Starting the engine ........................220
Keyp ositions
Key ................................................ 203
KEYLESS GO .................................. 202
Kickdown ........................................... 224 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps ...308
Lane recommendations ....................113
Explanation .................................... 114
Licence plate lighting
Display message ............................ 301
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode ............215
Combination switch .......................214
Daytime driving lights ....................215
Dipped-bea mheadlamps ............... 215
Hazard warning lamps ...................216
Headlamp flasher ........................... 215
Ligh tswitc h................................... 214
Main-beam headlamps ................... 216
Parking lamps ................................ 215
Rea rfoglamp ................................. 216
Side lamps ..................................... 215
Switching surround lighting on/
off (on-board computer) ................. 239
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) .238
Switching the exterio rlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer )............................ 239
Turn signals ................................... 216
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 244
Variabl eSPEEDTRONIC .................24610
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Deleting an entry
........................... 139
Importing an entry from the
mobile phone to the address
book .............................................. 141
PIN
Entering ......................................... 133
Plastic trim
Cleaning ......................................... 285
Playback options ..............178, 183, 189
Postcode Entering ........................................... 95
Power windows
see Side windows
Previous destinations .......................126
Pulling away ...................................... 220R
RACE START ....................................... 226
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....241
Radio Selecting a statio n(on-board
computer) ...................................... 235
Radio mode
Radio Data System ........................164
Switching to ................................... 158
Range
Calling up (on-board computer) .....233
RDS
Switching on/off ........................... 164
RDS (Radio Data System) .................164
Interrupting an announcement ......164
RDS-TMC traffic reports
Displaying ...................................... 120
Read-aloud function ..........................122
Automatic ...................................... 123
Read-aloud speed
Setting ............................................. 73
Rear aerofoil ...................................... 261
Rear foglamp Display message ............................ 301
Rear-view mirror
Adjusting ....................................... 207
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........209
Dipping (automatic) .......................208
Dipping (manual) ........................... 208
Rear window heating ........................256Rear wing
Display message .................... 305, 306
Redials ................................................ 145
Refuelling ........................................... 266
Remote control Garage door opene r....................... 262
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 262
Reserve fuel ....................................... 349
Display message ............................ 305
Fuel tank ........................................ 349
Warning lamp ................................. 312
Resetting
Factory settings ............................... 78
Restraint system
For children ..................................... 41
See SRS ........................................... 35
Rev counter ........................................ 230
Reversing camera ............................. 250
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Showing/hiding the image .............. .70
Switching on .................................. 250
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 301
Road
Entering ........................................... 97
Route
see Route guidance .......................234
Route browser ................................... 118
Route calculation .............................. 101
Route guidance .................................. 111
Cancel ........................................... 119
Continu e........................................ 119
Destination reached ......................115
Following a vehicle transportation ...79
Lane recommendations .................113
Off-road ......................................... 115
On-board computer .......................234
Route mode
Setting ............................................. 85
Route options
Setting ............................................. 86
Route type
Setting ............................................. 85 Index
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Indicator and warning lamps
Function Page
0001
ESP
® 309
0002
Seat belt 311
0015
Brakes (red) 310
0014
Main-beam headlamps 216
0012
Dipped-beam headlamps 215
0013
Turn signal 216
000A
SRS 309
000B
Engine diagnostics 310
000C
ABS
308 Function Page
000D
Engine oil temperature 310
000E
Tyre pressure 311
000F
Electric parking brake (yel-
low)
309
0010
Electric parking brak
e(red) 309
0011
Reserve fuel 312
0016
ESP
®
Sport 309
0017
ESP
®
OFF 309
0018
Rearf
oglamp 216Instrument cluster
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
0007
Reserve fuel level The fuel level has fallen belo
wthe reserve range.
X Refuel at the nearest filling station. 0016
Top up washer fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below the minimum.
X
Top up the washer fluid (Y page 270).0009
Parking lock mal‐
funct. Apply park‐
ing brake Transmission position
Pcannot be selected.
X Make sure that the electric parking brake is applied.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Have the vehicle transpor-
ted on a recovery vehicle or towed with the rear axle raised
(Y page 339). 0001
Stop Engage P The transmission is faulty. The vehicle loses drive and rolls to a
standstill.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0001
Transmission oil
cooling Malfunc‐
tion The transmission coolant pump is faulty. The transmission may
overheat.
X In the on-board computer, select the AMGmenu and check the
transmission oil temperature.
X Avoid excessive loading, e.g. due to dynamic driving.
X If the transmission oil temperature is less than 120 †, you can
continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop. 0001
Trans. oil overhea‐
ted Drive on with
care The transmission oil has overheated. Manual drive program
Mand
shift range restriction are no longer available. The engine output
is reduced according to the degree of overheating.
X Allow the transmission oil to cool by adopting a defensive driving
style. 0005
Rear spoiler
retracts manually The rear spoiler is retracted manually.
X
Press and hold the button until the rear spoiler is fully retracted. Display messages
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
G
Risk of injury
There are objects on the front-passenger seat.
X Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out. 0019
The red seat belt
warning lamp
flashes and an
intermittent
audible warning
sounds. G
Risk of injury
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. At
the same time, you are driving faster than 25 km/ho rhave briefly
driven faster than 25 km/h.
X Faste nyour seat belt (Y page 210).
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent audible warning
ceases. G
Risk of injury
There are objects on the front-passenger seat. At the same time,
you are driving faster than 25 km/h or have briefly driven faster
than 25 km/h.
X Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent audible warning
ceases. The yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp lights up
while the engine is run-
ning. The fuel level has fallen below the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest filling station. Warning tones
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
The anti-theft warning
alarm is triggered. You have opened the vehicle with the anti-theft alarm system still
activated.
X
Switch off the alarm (Y page 49).You hear a warning
tone. Am
essage appears in the multifunction display.
X See the explanations for the display messages ( Ypage 289). 22
Only for certain countries. 312
TroubleshootingPractical advice
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Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the crank-
case. More informatio ncan be obtained from
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Service products and capacities
Service products include the following:
R fuels
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscree nwasher fluid
Mercedes-Ben zrecommends that you use
products which have been tested and spe-
cially approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle and are listed in this Mercedes-Benz
Owner's Manual in the relevant section as:
R parts and service products are matched.
R damage caused by the use of non-approved
service products is not covered by the
implied warranty
You can recognise service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
tion on the containers:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations that
relate to a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet number (such
as MB 229.5) have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
You can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. G
Risk of injury
When handling, storing and disposing of any
service products, please observe the relevant
regulations, as you could otherwise endanger
yourself and others.
Keep service products away from children.
To protec tyour health, do not allow service
products to come into contact with your eyes or open wounds. See a doctor immediately if
any service product is swallowed.
H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner. Fuel
G
Risk of explosion
Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames
and smoking are therefore prohibited when
handling fuels.
Switch off the engine before refuelling. G
Risk of injury
Do not allow fuel to come into contact with
skin or clothing.
Allowing fuels to come into direct contact with
your skin or inhaling fuel vapours is damaging
to your health.
Tank capacity Total capacity
85 l
Of which reserve
fuel
Approx. 14 l
!
Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
petrol engine. Even small amounts of diesel
result in damage to the injection system.
Damage resulting from adding diesel is not
covered by the warranty.
Further information on refuelling and on fuels
(Y page 266).
Notes on fuel consumption The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in
the following situations:
R
at very low temperatures
R in urban traffic
R on short trips
R in mountainous terrain Service products and capacities
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