2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG key

XAim the transmitter eye of the SmartKey at
the driver’s outside door handle.XPress button 0036 on the SmartKey to
unlock the vehicle.
Keep button 0036 pressed until the door
windows have reached the desired
position.XRelease button 0036 on the SmartKey to
interrupt the opening procedure.
Convenience closing feature
When locking the vehicle, you can close the
door windows.
GWarning!
When closing the door windows, make sure
there is no danger of anyone being harmed by
the closing procedure.
If potential danger exists, proceed as follows:
R Release button 0037 to stop the closing
procedure. To open, press and hold button
0036 . To continue the closing procedure
after making sure that there is no danger of
anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure, press and hold button 0037.
The SmartKey must be in close proximity to
the driver’s outside door handle.
XAim the transmitter eye of the SmartKey at
the driver’s outside door handle.XPress button 0037 on the SmartKey to lock
the vehicle.XPress and hold button 0037 on the
SmartKey until the door windows are
closed completely.XRelease button 0037 on the SmartKey to
interrupt the extending procedure.
Driving and parking
Safety notes
GWarning!
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals’ range of movement.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats or
carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals
still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers
the objects could get caught between or
under the pedals. You could then no longer
brake or accelerate. This could lead to
accidents and injury.
GWarning!
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
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Starting the engineGWarning!
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.
Do not run the engine in confined areas (such
as a garage) which are not properly ventilated.
If you think that exhaust gas fumes are
entering the vehicle while driving, have the
cause determined and corrected
immediately. If you must drive under these
conditions, drive only with at least one
window fully open at all times.
Gearshift pattern for AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT7-SPEED Transmission
\000`Park position\000aReverse gear\000_Neutral position\000^Drive position
For more information, see “AMG SPEEDSHIFT
DCT 7-SPEED Transmission” (Y page 263).
XMake sure the transmission is in park
position P.
With KEYLESS-GO
GWarning!
As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle, the
vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave
children unattended in the vehicle, as they
could otherwise accidentally start the engine.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do
not leave children unattended in the vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A
child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
You can start your vehicle without the
SmartKey in the starter switch using the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
The SmartKey must be located in the vehicle.
It will, however, not be detected in the trunk.
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
\000FUSA only\000GCanada onlyXDepress the brake pedal during the starting
procedure.
XDo not depress the accelerator pedal.XPress the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
once.
The engine starts automatically.
With SmartKey
XDo not depress the accelerator pedal.XTurn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 3 (Y page 242) and release it.
The engine starts automatically.
Starting difficulties
! Remember that extended starting
attempts can drain the battery.
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The engine does not start. You can hear
the starter.
There could be a malfunction in the engine
electronics or in the fuel supply system.
Carry out the following steps:XIf you are starting the engine with the
SmartKey: Turn the SmartKey in the starter
switch to position 0 and repeat the starting
procedure.XIf you are starting the engine with KEYLESS-
GO: Close any doors that may be open to
allow for better detection of the SmartKey.
or
XStart the engine with the SmartKey as radio
signals from another source may be
interfering with the KEYLESS-GO function.XRepeat the starting procedure.
If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts:
XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
The engine does not start. You cannot
hear the starter.
The battery may not be charged sufficiently.
XGet a jump start ( Y page 413).
If the engine will not start despite a jump
start:
XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
The starter has been exposed to excessive
temperatures.
XLet the starter cool for about 2 minutes.XRepeat the starting procedure.
If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts:
XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.Driving offGWarning!
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in
order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle
control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent
this type of loss of control.
! Do not run a cold engine at high engine
speeds. Running a cold engine at high
engine speeds may shorten the service life
of the engine. This is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Drive off immediately after starting the
engine to warm up the engine efficiently.
The engine must be at operating
temperature before using full engine
power. The engine has reached operating
temperature once the engine oil
temperature indicator in the AMG menu of
the control system has stopped flashing.
At engine temperatures below 32‡ (0†),
the engine’s maximum speed is restricted
in order to protect it from damage. Avoid
driving your vehicle at full speed when the
engine is cold to prevent premature engine
wear and/or diminished comfort.
! You have forgotten to release the
electronic parking brake when driving off if
R an acoustic warning sounds
R the message Release Parking Brake
appears in the multifunction display
R the red indicator lamp for the electronic
parking brake 0049 (USA only) or 0024
(Canada only) in the instrument cluster
flashes
Release the electronic parking brake.
! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel. This may
cause serious damage to the drivetrain
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
! Simultaneously depressing the
accelerator pedal and applying the brakes
reduces engine performance and causes
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If the extent of the damage cannot be
determined:
XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
If no damage on major assemblies, fuel
system, and engine mount can be
determined:
XStart the engine in the usual manner.
Parking
GWarning!
Do not park in areas where the hot exhaust
system could come into contact with
combustible materials. Combustible
materials such as grass, hay or leaves could
be ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
Unintended vehicle movement could cause
serious personal injury or damage to the
vehicle or the vehicle drivetrain. To reduce
such risks, always do the following before
turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle:
RKeep right foot on the brake pedal.
REngage the electronic parking brake.
RShift the transmission into park position P.
RSlowly release the brake pedal.
RWhen parked on an incline, always turn the
front wheels towards the road curb.
RPress the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button,
or turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 0 and remove the SmartKey
from the starter switch.
RTake the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle when leaving.
Electronic parking brake
GWarning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could
release the electronic parking brake and/or
shift the transmission out of park position P,
either of which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
Engaging electronic parking brake
XPress handle \000F.
The red indicator lamp \000I (USA only)
or \000$ (Canada only) in the instrument
cluster comes on.
iYou can engage the electronic parking
brake even when the SmartKey is removed
from the starter switch.
Releasing electronic parking brake
manually
XSwitch on the ignition.XPull handle \000F.
The red indicator lamp \000I (USA only)
or \000$ (Canada only) in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Releasing electronic parking brake
automatically
The electronic parking brake releases
automatically when all of the following
conditions are fulfilled:
RThe engine is running.
RThe transmission is in drive position D or
reverse gear R. With the transmission in
reverse gear R the trunk lid must be closed.
RThe hood is closed.
RYou have fastened your seat belt.
RYou depress on the accelerator pedal.
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iIf you have not fastened your seat belt,
the following conditions must be met in
order for the electronic parking brake to
release automatically:
R The driver’s door is closed and you shift
the transmission out of park position P.
or
R The driver’s door is closed and you drive
faster than 2 mph (3 km/h).
Emergency braking with electronic
parking brake
In an emergency situation, you can also brake
your vehicle by using the electronic parking
brake.XWhile driving, press handle 0046.
All four wheels of the vehicle will be braked
for as long as you press and hold the handle
for the electronic parking brake. The longer
you keep the handle pressed, the stronger
your vehicle will be braked.
During the braking procedure
R an acoustic warning sounds
R the message Release Parking Brake
appears in the multifunction display
R the red indicator lamp for the electronic
parking brake 0049 (USA only) or 0024
(Canada only) in the instrument cluster
flashes
Once the vehicle comes to a complete stop,
the electronic parking brake will engage
automatically.
Turning off the engine
GWarning!
Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop. With the engine
not running, there is no power assistance for
the brake and steering systems. In this case,
it is important to keep in mind that a
considerably higher degree of effort is
necessary to brake and steer the vehicle.
XShift the transmission into park position P .With KEYLESS-GOXPress the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
With the driver’s door closed, the starter
switch is now in position 1. With the driver’s
door opened, the starter switch is set to
position 0, same as the SmartKey removed
from the starter switch ( Y page 242).
Read and observe messages that may appear
in the multifunction display ( Y page 367).
i The transmission will shift into neutral
position N automatically when you turn off
the engine with the transmission in reverse
gear R or drive position D.
The transmission will remain in neutral
position N for approximately 30 minutes
when you have shifted the transmission to
neutral position N before turning off the
engine.
The transmission will shift into park
position P automatically when you open a
door during this period.
i In an emergency you can turn off the
engine while driving by pressing and
holding the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
for approximately 3 seconds.
With SmartKey
! Do not remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch while driving. When driving
at low speed, the transmission will
otherwise shift into park position P
automatically. The transmission could be
damaged as a result.
XTurn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 0.XRemove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Read and observe messages that may appear
in the multifunction display ( Y page 367).
i The transmission will shift into neutral
position N automatically when you turn off
the engine with the transmission in reverse
gear R or drive position D.
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Without the brake pedal depressed, the
gear selector lever can be moved up or
down, but the parking pawl remains
engaged, not allowing shifting to occur.
i The gear selector lever always returns to
its original position.
The current transmission position P, R , N ,
or D appears in the multifunction display
( Y page 265).
There are additional indicators on the cover
of the shifting gate showing the current gear
selector lever position.
The indicators come on when you insert the
SmartKey into the starter switch, and go out
when you remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch.
Shifting into park position PXWith the vehicle at a standstill, press
button 0046 on the gearshift pattern
( Y page 263).
KEYLESS-GO: When you turn off the engine
using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and
open a door, the transmission will shift into
park position P automatically.
SmartKey: When you turn off the engine using
the SmartKey, and remove the SmartKey
from the starter switch or open a door, the
transmission will shift into park position P
automatically.
i You cancel park position P when you
depress the brake pedal and move the gear
selector lever forward or back past the first
point of resistance. The transmission shifts
into neutral position N.
Shifting into neutral position N
XWith the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal.XMove the gear selector lever forward or
back to the first point of resistance.
i The transmission will remain in neutral
position N for approximately 30 minutes
when you have shifted the transmission to
neutral position N before turning off the
engine. The transmission will shift into park
position P automatically when you open a
door or remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch during this period. The
transmission remains in neutral position
N when the SmartKey is in the starter
switch or when you open a door.
Shifting into reverse gear RXWith the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal.XMove the gear selector lever forward past
the first point of resistance.
Shifting into drive position D
XWith the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal.XMove the gear selector lever back past the
first point of resistance.
Shifting procedure
The transmission selects individual gears
automatically, depending on
R the selected gear range ( Y page 266)
R the selected program mode:
C /S/ S+ /M and RS (Y page 267)
R the position of the accelerator pedal
R the vehicle speed
With drive position D selected, you can
influence transmission shifting by
R limiting the gear range
R extending the gear range
R changing the gears manually
Double-clutching is active when downshifting
in all program modes. Double-clutching
reduces load-alteration effects and supports
sporty driving. The degree to which you
perceive double-clutching acoustically varies
depending on the selected program mode.
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In the standard display, the trip
odometer 0046 and the main odometer 0047
appear in the multifunction display.
If another display appears instead of the
standard display:XPress button 0040 or 003E to select the
Trip menu.
or
XPress button 0041 repeatedly until the
standard display appears.
or
XPress and hold button 0041 until the
standard display appears.
Fuel consumption statistics since start
XPress button 0040 or 003E to select the
Trip menu.XPress button 003D or 003C to select From
Start .0046Distance driven since start0047Time elapsed since start008AAverage speed since start0088Average fuel consumption since start
All statistics stored since the last engine start
will be reset approximately 4 hours after the
ignition is switched off.
Resetting will not occur if you turn the
SmartKey back to position 1 or 2 within this
time period.
The fuel consumption statistics since start
reset automatically to 0 after 9 999 miles or
999 hours, whichever occurs first.
Fuel consumption statistics since last
resetXPress button 0040 or 003E to select the
Trip menu.XPress button 003D or 003C to select From
Reset .0046Distance driven since last reset0047Time elapsed since last reset008AAverage speed since last reset0088Average fuel consumption since last reset
The fuel consumption statistics since last
reset automatically to 0 after 99 999 miles or
9 999 hours, whichever occurs first.
Resetting values
You can reset the values for the following
functions:
R Trip odometer
R Fuel consumption statistics since start
R Fuel consumption statistics since last reset
XPress button 0040 or 003E to select the
Trip menu.XPress button 003D or 003C to select the
function you wish to reset.XPress button 0064.
Example illustration: Reset fuel consumption
statistics since start
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RVehicle status message memory
( Y page 282)
R Checking tire inflation pressure
electronically with the Advanced TPMS
( Y page 329)
R Calling up the maintenance service
indicator display ( Y page 353)
Vehicle status message memory
Use the vehicle status message memory
function to scan malfunction and warning
messages that may be stored in the system.
Such messages appear in the multifunction
display and are based on conditions or
system status the vehicle’s system has
recorded.
GWarning!
Malfunction and warning messages are only
indicated for certain systems and are
intentionally not very detailed. The
malfunction and warning messages are
simply a reminder with respect to the
operation of certain systems. They do not
replace the owner’s and/or driver’s
responsibility to maintain the vehicle’s
operating safety. Have all required
maintenance and safety checks performed on
the vehicle. Bring the vehicle to an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to address the
malfunction and warning messages.
XPress button 0040 or 003E to select the
Service menu.
If conditions have occurred causing status
messages to be recorded, the number of
messages appears in the multifunction
display:XPress button 003D or 003C to select the
Messages function.XPress button 0064 to confirm.
The stored messages will now be displayed
in the order in which they have occurred.
For malfunction and warning messages,
see “Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display” ( Y page 364).XUse button 003D or 003C to scroll through
the messages.
If you turn off the engine by pressing the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and then
open the driver’s door, all messages will be
deleted from the message memory.
Settings menu
Introduction
In the Settings menu there are two
functions: The function Factory Setting
( Y page 282), with which you can reset the
settings to the original factory settings and a
collection of submenus ( Y page 283) with
which you can make individual settings for
your vehicle.
Resetting to factory settings
You can reset most of the settings of the
submenus to the factory settings.
For safety reasons, the function Daytime
Running Lights in the Lights submenu
cannot be reset while driving.
XPress button 0040 or 003E to select the
Settings menu.XPress button 003D or 003C to select the
Factory Setting function.XPress button 0064.
The function Reset All Settings?
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