2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG mirror

The exterior rear view mirrors fold out
automatically as soon as the vehicle is
unlocked and the driver’s or passenger door
is subsequently opened.
Memory function
Notes
With the memory function you can store up
to three different configurations per front
seat.
Each memory position button on the driver’s
side can store all of the following settings:
RSeat position and dorsal support
RSteering wheel position
RExterior rear view mirrors’ position
GWarning!
Do not activate the memory function while
driving. Activating the memory function while
driving could cause the driver to lose control
of the vehicle.
Each memory position button on the
passenger side can store the setting of the
seat position and dorsal support.
Storing positions into memoryXAdjust the seats.XOn the driver’s side, also adjust the
steering wheel and exterior rear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
XPress memory button M once and within
3 seconds press memory position button 1,
2 or 3.
When the settings are stored to the
selected position, an acknowledgement
signal sounds.
Recalling positions from memory
XPress and hold desired memory position
button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat has moved
to the stored position completely. On the
driver’s side, also wait for the steering
wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to
move to the stored position.
iReleasing the memory position button
stops movement to the stored positions
immediately.
Lighting
Notes
iIf you drive in countries with left-hand
driving, you must have the headlamps
modified for symmetrical low beams.
Relevant information can be obtained at
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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XPress button 003D or 003C to select Yes or
No . Select Yes if you want to reset to
factory settings.XPress button 0064 to confirm.
The confirmation message appears in the
multifunction display.
Submenus in the Settings menu
XPress button 0040 or 003E to select the
Settings menu.XPress button 003D or 003C to select a
submenu.XScroll down with button 003D, scroll up
with button 003C.
With the selection marker on the desired
submenu, use the button 0064 to access the
individual functions within that submenu.
Once within the submenu, you can use button
003C to move to the next function or
button 003D to move to the previous function
within that submenu.
The following lists show what settings can be
changed within the various menus. Detailed
instructions on making individual settings can
be found on the following pages.
Instrument cluster submenu
R Selecting speedometer display mode
( Y page 283)
R Permanent display (speed display or
outside temperature) ( Y page 283)
Lights submenu
R Switching daytime running lamp mode on
or off (USA only) ( Y page 284)
R Adjusting illumination brightness for
display and switches ( Y page 285)
R Switching locator lighting on or off
( Y page 285)
R Switching interior lighting delayed shut-off
on or off ( Y page 286)
Vehicle submenu
R Switching acoustic lock feedback on or off
( Y page 286)
Convenience submenu
R Activating easy-entry/exit feature
( Y page 245)
R Switching fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors on or off ( Y page 287)
Instrument cluster submenu
Access the Instr. Cluster submenu via
the Settings menu. Use the Instr.
Cluster submenu to change the instrument
cluster display settings.
The following functions are available:
R Selecting speedometer display mode
( Y page 283)
R Permanent display (speed display or
outside temperature) ( Y page 284)
Selecting speedometer display mode
XPress 0040 or 003E to select the
Settings menu.XPress button 003D or 003C to select the
Instr. Cluster submenu.XPress button 0064.XPress button 003D or 003C to select the
Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:
function.
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wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated.
To stop steering wheel movement, move
steering wheel adjustment stalk or press one
of the memory position buttons.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver’s door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.XPress button 0040 or 003E to select the
Settings menu.XPress button 003D or 003C to select the
Convenience submenu.XPress button 0064.XPress button 003D or 003C to select the
Easy Entry/Exit: function.
The current setting Enabled or Disabled
is shown.XPress button 0064 to change the current
status.
Depending on the previous status, the
Easy Entry/Exit: feature will be
Enabled or Disabled .
Switching fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors on or off
Use this function to set the exterior rear view
mirrors to be folded in automatically when
you lock your vehicle.
With this function set to Enabled and the
exterior rear view mirrors folded in using the
button on the door control panel
( Y page 248), the exterior rear view mirrors
will not fold out when you switch on the
ignition. You will then have to fold out the
exterior rear view mirrors using the button on
the door control panel ( Y page 248).
Make sure both exterior rear view mirrors are
folded out completely before driving off.XPress button 0040 or 003E to select the
Settings menu.XPress button 003D or 003C to select the
Convenience submenu.XPress 0064.XPress button 003D or 003C to select the
Fold Mirrors in when Locking:
function.
The current setting Enabled or Disabled
is shown.XPress button 0064 to change the current
status.
Depending on the previous status, the
automatic fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors will be Enabled or Disabled .
AMG menu
XPress button 0040 or 003E to select the
AMG menu.0046Digital speedometer0047Engine oil temperature indicator008ACoolant temperature indicator0088Transmission fluid temperature indicator
The engine oil temperature flashes if the
engine oil temperature has not yet reached
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As your vehicle approaches an object, one or
more distance segments will illuminate,
depending on the distance. When the seventh
distance segment illuminates, you have
reached the minimum distance.
RFront area: An intermittent acoustic
warning will sound as the first red distance
segment illuminates and a constant
acoustic warning lasting a maximum of
2 seconds will sound for the second red
distance segment. The signal is canceled
when the transmission is shifted into park
position P.
RRear area: An intermittent acoustic
warning will sound as the first red distance
segment illuminates and a constant
acoustic warning lasting a maximum of
2 seconds will sound for the second red
distance segment. The signal is canceled
when the transmission is shifted into drive
position D or park position P.
Switching the Parktronic system on/off
The Parktronic system switches on
automatically when the ignition is switched
on.
XSwitching off: Press Parktronic
switch \000G.
Indicator lamp \000F comes on.
XSwitching on: Press Parktronic switch \000G
again.
Parktronic system malfunction
There is a malfunction in the Parktronic
system, if only the red distance segments
illuminate and an acoustic warning sounds.
The Parktronic system will switch off
automatically after 20 seconds and indicator
lamp \000F in Parktronic switch \000G comes on.
XHave the Parktronic system checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon
as possible.
If only the red distance segments illuminate
and no acoustic warning sounds, the
Parktronic system sensors are dirty (e.g. dirt,
ice, snow and slush). Another cause could be
interference from other radio or ultrasonic
signals (e.g. truck air brakes, car wash, or
jackhammers). The Parktronic system will
switch off automatically after 20 seconds and
indicator lamp \000F in Parktronic switch \000G
comes on.
XSwitch off the ignition.XClean the Parktronic system sensors
(Y page 357).
XSwitch on the ignition.
or
XCheck the Parktronic system operation at
another location to rule out interference
from outside radio or ultrasonic signals.
Rear view camera
The rear view camera is an optical parking aid.
The area behind the vehicle appears in the
COMAND system display as a mirror image,
like in the rear view mirror.
GWarning!
Make sure no persons or animals are in or
near the area in which you are parking/
maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be
injured.
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Rear storage compartment in center
console
XPress button \000F.
The cover opens automatically.
Storage pocket on the rear panel
A storage pocket is located at the rear panel
between the seats.
\000FStorage pocket
Useful features
Cup holder
GWarning!
In order to help prevent spilling liquids on
vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equipment,
only use containers that fit into the cup
holder. Use lids on open containers and do
not fill containers to a height where the
contents, especially hot liquids, could spill
during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an
accident. Liquids spilled on vehicle occupants
may cause serious personal injury. Liquids
spilled on vehicle equipment may cause
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
When not in use, keep the cup holder closed.
An open cup holder may cause injury to you
or others when contacted during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident.
Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup
holder may come loose during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident and be
thrown around in the vehicle interior. Objects
thrown around in the vehicle interior may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
XOpen storage compartment under the
armrest (Y page 304).\000FCup holder
Sun visors
GWarning!
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.
Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors
closed while vehicle is in motion. Reflected
glare can endanger you and others.
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\000FVanity mirror lamp\000GMounting\000

When programming a garage door opener,
park vehicle outside the garage.
Do not run the engine while programming the
integrated remote control. Inhalation of
exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All
exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO),
and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness
and possible death.
Interior rear view mirror with integrated remote
control
Hand-held remote control 0086 is not part of the
vehicle equipment.
Programming the integrated remote
control
XStep 1: Switch on the ignition.XStep 2: If you have previously programmed
a signal transmitter button and wish to
retain its programming, proceed to step 3.
or
XIf you are programming the integrated
remote control for the first time, press and
hold the two outer signal transmitter
buttons 0047 and 0088 and release them when
indicator lamp 0046 begins to flash after
approximately 20 seconds.
Do not hold the buttons for longer than
30 seconds.
This procedure erases any previous
settings for all three channels and
initializes the memory. If you later wish to
program a second and/or third hand-held
transmitter to the remaining two signaltransmitter buttons, do not repeat this step
and begin directly with step 3.XStep 3: Hold the end of hand-held remote
control 0086 of the device you wish to train
approximately 2 to 12 in (5 to 30 cm) away
from the signal transmitter button ( 0047, 008A
or 0088 ) to be programmed, while keeping
indicator lamp 0046 in view.XStep 4: Using both hands, simultaneously
press hand-held remote control button 0087
and the desired signal transmitter button
( 0047 , 008A or 0088). Do not release the buttons
until step 5 is completed.
Indicator lamp 0046 will flash, first slowly and
then rapidly.
i Indicator lamp 0046 flashes immediately
the first time the signal transmitter button
is programmed. If this button has already
been programmed, the indicator lamp will
start flashing after 20 seconds.
XStep 5: After indicator lamp 0046 changes
from a slow to a rapidly flashing light,
release the hand-held remote control
button and the signal transmitter button.XStep 6: Press and hold the just-trained
signal transmitter button ( 0047, 008A or 0088) and
observe indicator lamp 0046.
If indicator lamp 0046 stays on constantly,
programming is complete and your device
should activate when the respective signal
transmitter button ( 0047, 008A or 0088) is pressed
and released.
i If indicator lamp 0046 flashes rapidly for
approximately 2 seconds and then turns to
a constant light, continue with
programming steps 8 through 12 as your
garage door opener may be equipped with
the “rolling code” feature.
XStep 7: To program the remaining two
signal transmitter buttons, repeat the steps
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Due to the width of the vehicle, fold in
exterior rear view mirrors prior to running
the vehicle through an automatic car wash
to prevent damage to the mirrors.XWhen taking the vehicle through an
automatic conveyor-type car wash:
Make sure the transmission remains in
neutral position N. Observe instructions,
see “Shifting into neutral position N”
( Y page 263).
When leaving the automatic car wash, make
sure the mirrors are folded out.
After running the vehicle through an
automatic car wash, wipe any wax off of the
windshield and the wiper blade inserts. This
will prevent smears and reduce wiping noise
which can be caused by residual wax on the
windshield.
Ornamental moldings
XFor regular cleaning and care of ornamental
moldings, use a damp cloth.
! Do not use chrome cleaner on ornamental
moldings. Although ornamental moldings
may have chrome appearance, they could
be made of anodized aluminum that will be
damaged when cleaned with chrome
cleaner. Instead, use a damp cloth to clean
those ornamental moldings.
For very dirty ornamental moldings of
which you are sure are chrome-plated, use
a chrome cleaner. If in doubt whether an
ornamental molding is chrome-plated,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Lamp lenses
XUse a mild vehicle wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo,
with plenty of water.
! Only use window cleaning solutions that
are suitable for plastic lamp lenses.
Window cleaning solutions which are not
suitable may damage the plastic lamp
lenses of the headlamps. Therefore, do not
use abrasives, solvents or cleaners that
contain solvents.
Cleaning the Parktronic system sensors
Parktronic system sensors are located in the
front and rear bumper.
XOnly clean Parktronic system sensors 0046
by hand.XUse a mild vehicle wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo,
with plenty of water and a soft, non-
scratching cloth to clean Parktronic system
sensors 0046 on the bumpers.
!
Applying strong pressure may damage
the sensor covers.
Cleaning the rear view camera lens
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