2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS COUPE overheating

0001
Discslot
0002 Load/eject button 0017
X Press the 0017button.
COMAND ejects the DVD.
X Take the DVD out of slot 0001.
X Insert the DVD which COMAND requests.
If the update is successfully completed, you
will see a message to this effect.
X To confirm the message:p ress0017.
COMAND ejects the DVD.
X Take the DVD out of slot 0001.
The update is complete.
i If the update is not successfully comple-
ted, you will see a message that the map
update is not possible.
X To confirm the message:p ress0017.
X COMAND ejects the DVD.
X Take the DVD out of slot 0001.The update may not be successfully comple-
ted for the following reasons: Reason Action
The DVD is dirty or
scratched. X
Clean the DVD.
Observe the infor-
mation in the
"Notes about han-
dling DVDs" sec-
tion (Y page 90).
X Restart the
update. Overheating due to
excessive tempera-
tures in the vehicle
interior. X
Waitu ntil the vehi-
cle interio rhas
cooled down.
X Restart the
update. The storage medium
(hard disk) integra-
ted in COMAND is
defective. X
Consult a
Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre. Navigation system (entering
adesti-
nation) Introduction to destination input
G
Risk of accident
For safety reasons, onl yenter a new destina-
tio nw hen the vehicle is stationary. You could
otherwise be distracted from the traffic con-
ditions, cause an accident and injure yourself
and others.
i It is possible to enter a destination regard-
less of whether route guidance is active or
inactive.
The following destination input options are
available:
R entering a destination by address
R entering a destination from the destination
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Navigation system (entering
adestination)COMAND APS
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Lap evaluation
This function is only available if you have
stored at least two laps and have stopped the
RACETIMER.
X Press 0008or000E on the steering wheel
to selec tthe AMG menu.
X Press the 000Fbutton repeatedly until the
lap evaluation is shown.
Each lap is shown in a separate submenu.
The fastest lap is indicated by flashing sym-
bol 0001. 0001
Lap
0002 Lap time
0015 Average lap speed
0014 Lap length
0012 Top speed during lap
X Press 000For000C to select a different lap
evaluation. Driving systems
Overview of driving systems
The driving systems of your vehicle are
described on the following pages:
R cruise control and SPEEDTRONIC, which
you can use to control the speed of the
vehicle
R PARKTRONIC, which assists you in parking
and manoeuvring
R reversing camera, which assists you when
parking
Driving safety systems such as ABS, BAS and
ESP ®
are described in the "Driving safety sys-
tems” section (Y page 45). Cruise control
Cruise control maintains a constant road
speed for you. It brakes automatically in order
to avoid exceeding the set speed. On long and
steep downhill gradients, especially if the
vehicle is laden, you must select shift range
1, 2or 3in good time. By doing so, you will
make use of the braking effect of the engine,
which relieves the load on the brake system
and prevents the brakes from overheating
and wearing too quickly. G
Risk of accident
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. This could
cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and
the vehicle could skid.
Use cruise control only if road and traffic con-
ditions make it appropriate to maintain a
steady speed for a prolonged period. You can
store any road speed above 30 km/h. G
Risk of accident
Cruise control cannot take account of road
and traffic conditions.
Always pay attention to traffic conditions
even when cruise control is activated.
Cruise control is only an aid designed to assist
driving. You are responsible for the vehicle's
speed and for braking in good time. G
Risk of accident
Do not use cruise control:
R in road and traffic conditions which do not
allow you to maintain a constant speed (e.g.
heavy traffic or winding roads). You could
otherwise cause an accident.
R on slippery roads. Braking or accelerating
could cause the drive wheels to lose trac-
tion and the vehicle could then skid.
R when there is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog,
heavy rain or snow Driving systems
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Setting
aspeed X
Press the cruise control lever to the pres-
sure point up 0001for a highe rspeed or
down 0014for a lower speed.
X Keep the cruise control lever pressed until
the desired speed is reached.
X Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is stored.
i Cruise control is not deactivated if you
depress the accelerator pedal. For exam-
ple, if you accelerate briefly to overtake,
cruise control adjusts the vehicle's speed
to the last speed stored after you have fin-
ished overtaking.
Making adjustments in 1 km/h incre-
ments X
Press the cruise control lever to the pres-
sure point, up 0001for a higher speed or
down 0014for a lower speed.
The last speed stored is increased or
reduced.
Making adjustments in 10 km/h incre-
ments X
Briefly press the cruise control lever
beyond the pressure point, up 0001for a
higher speed or down 0014for a lower speed.
The last speed stored is increased or
reduced.
Deactivating cruise control There are several ways to deactivate cruise
control:
X
Briefly press the cruise control lever for-
wards 0013.
or
X Brake or
X
Briefly press the cruise control lever in the
direction of arrow 0012.
Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected. LIM
indicator lamp 0002in the cruise contro llever
lights up.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated if:
R you press the electric parking brake han-
dle.
R you are driving at less than 30 km/h.
R ESP ®
intervenes or you deactivate ESP ®
.
R you shift the transmission to Nwhile the
vehicle is in motion.
If cruise control is deactivated, you will hear
a warning tone. The “Cruise control
off” message is displayed in the multifunc-
tion display for approximately five seconds.
i The last speed stored is cleared when you
switch off the engine. SPEEDTRONIC
SPEEDTRONIC brakes automatically so that
you do not exceed the set speed. On long and
steep downhill gradients, especially if the
vehicle is laden, you must select shift range
1, 2or 3in good time. By doing so, you will
make use of the brakin geffect of the engine,
which relieves the load on the brake system
and prevents the brakes from overheating
and wearing too quickly. If you need addi-
tional braking, depress the brake pedal
repeatedly rather than continuously. G
Risk of accident
Never depress the brake peda lcontinuously
while the vehicle is in motion, e.g. never cause
the brakes to rub by applying constant slight
pedal pressure. This causes the brake system
to overheat, increases the braking distance
and can lead to the brakes failing completely. G
Risk of accident
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. This could Driving systems
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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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