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Lighting .......................................... 284
Vehicle ........................................... 286
Convenience submenu
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 286
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors ................................... 287
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ...............428
Capacities ...................................... 425
Checking level ............................... 324
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 381
Copyright, audio ................................ 178
Crosshair position in map ................ 106
saving in Last Destinations ............147
Cruise control .................................... 290
Activating ....................................... 290
Canceling ....................................... 291
Changing the set speed .................291
Last stored speed ..........................292
Lever .............................................. 290
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 367
Resume function ............................ 292
Setting current speed ....................291
Cup holder ......................................... 306
Curb weight ....................................... 345
Current location of vehicle see Vehicle location (current)
Current street, displaying ................ 110
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 29
Customer Relations Department ....... 29
D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data for navigation
see Updating map software
Data recording ..................................... 29
Date format setting ............................................. 94
Daytime running lamp mode ............ 251
Switching on or off ......................... 284
Deep water
see Standing water
Defogging (windshield) ..................... 303
Defroster
Front (Climate control system) ......302
Rear window .................................. 304
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps ................................ 285
Interior lighting .............................. 286
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Deregistering Bluetooth devices ..... 151
Destination input .............................. 114
entering a city ................................ 115
Entering a house number ...............119
from destination memory ..............122
from Last Destinations ..................123
from map ....................................... 123
Selecting a state/province ............114
speed restriction on ..............102, 123
Stopover ........................................ 124
via address .................................... 114
Destination memory (See also Last
Destinations) ............................. 122, 143
adding stopover destination ..........124
choosing destination from .............122
home address in ............................ 143
saving destinations to ............ 145, 216
voice control for ............................ 216
Destination memory list ................... 123
Destination reached message ......... 135
Destinations adding to address book .................146
displaying information about .........138
distance to, displaying ...................110
guidance to .................................... 132
moving map to ............................... 107
saving to destination
memory ................................. 145, 216
Search & Send service ...................125
selecting point of interest ..............126
stopover destinations ....................124
voice control with .......................... 213
see Route guidance
Detour function ................................. 137
Dialed calls, list of ............................. 155
Dialing telephone see Calling
Dialog
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DifficultiesWhile driving .................................. 260
With starting .................................. 258
Dimensions (vehicle)
see Vehicle specification
Direction of rotation (tires) .............. 337
Disc handling ..................... 100, 180, 199
Display, main ....................................... 73
automatic DVD picture switch-off ..199
menus ........................................ 81, 85
with voice command ......................209
Display, map
see Map display
Display design
setting ............................................. 93
Displays
Maintenance service indicator .......352
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 364
Multifunction display .....................273
Symbol messages ..........................370
Text messages ............................... 365
Trip computer ................................ 275
Vehicle status message memory ...282
Vehicle system settings .................282
Distance to destination, displaying . 110
District, selecting as destination ..... 119
with voice commands ....................214
Door control panel .............................. 41
Door handles ........................................ 41
Doors Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ......236
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 379
Opening/closing ............................ 238
Remote door lock (mbrace) ...........313
Remote door lock (Tele Aid,
Canada only) .................................. 313
Unlocking (Mechanical key) ...........398
DOT (Department of
Transportation) .................................. 345
Downloading address book
content ............................................... 166
Drinking and driving ......................... 349
Driving Abroad ........................................... 351
Hydroplaning ................................. 351Instructions ........................... 258, 348
In winter ........................................ 348
Problems ....................................... 260
RACE START .................................. 292
Safety systems ................................ 61
Systems ......................................... 290
Through standing water .................351
Driving and parking
Safety notes .................................. 257
Driving maneuvers ............................ 133
Driving off .................................. 259, 351
Driving safety systems ....................... 61
ABS .................................................. 61
Adaptive Brake ................................ 65
BAS .................................................. 62
EBP .................................................. 65
ESC .................................................. 62
ETS .................................................. 63
Trunk Wing ....................................... 65
Driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 290
Hill-start assist system ..................293
Parktronic system ..........................294
RACE START .................................. 292
Rear view camera .......................... 296
Driving tips, AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT
7-SPEED Transmission ...................... 266
DRM (Digital Rights Management) ... 193
DTMF tone transmission .................. 160
DVD Audio, main vehicle .................. 177
ejecting discs ................................. 182
fast forward and reverse ................187
handling and care of discs .....100, 180
loading discs .................................. 180
Notes about ................................... 178
pause function ............................... 186
selecting a track ............................ 187
setting audio format ......................189
starting playback ........................... 184
stopping or pausing playback ........186
voice control with ..................224, 230
DVD changer
loading ........................................... 101
DVD menu operation ......................... 203
DVD playback conditions ................. 199
DVD Video .......................................... 198
automatic picture switch off ..........199
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Media list ........................................... 186
Memory cards starting playback ........................... 184
voice control with ..................224, 230
Memory function ............................... 249
Menus see Control system menus
Menus, COMAND
how to operate ................................ 86
list of ................................................ 74
Menus, steering wheel ........................ 81
Messages during voice command ..................209
for driving maneuvers ....................133
for traffic lane recommendations ... 135
real-time traffic reports .................. 142
Mirrors ............................................... 246
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....247
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position .......................................... 247
Exterior rear view mirrors ..............246
Interior rear view mirror .................246
Memory function ........................... 249
Power-folding exterior rear view
mirrors ........................................... 248
Vanity mirror .................................. 307
Missed calls, list of ........................... 155
Missed navigation
announcements, requesting ............ 137
Mobile telephone see Telephone
MON (Motor Octane Number) .......... 427
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 mode, main vehicle .................. 178
fast forward and reverse ................187
selecting a track ............................ 187
selecting folders ............................ 187
starting playback ........................... 184
stopping or pausing playback ........186
voice control with ..................224, 229
MP3 players ....................................... 192
playback options ............................ 197
playlists and folders .......................195
selecting active partition ...............197
selecting tracks ............................. 195
MP3 storage medium ........................ 178Multifunction display .................. 81, 273
Adjusting illumination brightness ... 285
Audio menu ..................................... 83
Menus and submenus ......................81
Symbol messages ..........................370
Text messages ............................... 365
Vehicle status messages ...............364
Multifunction display messages
ABS ....................................... 371, 372
Advanced TPMS ............................. 368
Air bags ......................................... 365
Air filter .......................................... 384
Alternator .............................. 368, 383
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-SPEED
Transmission
...................................... 367, 368, 388
Battery ................................... 368, 383
Brake fluid ..................................... 376
Brake pads ..................................... 370
Coolant .......................................... 381
Cruise control ................................ 367
Doors ............................................. 379
EBP ................................................ 372
Engine oil ....................................... 383
ESC ............................... 371, 372, 377
Gas cap .......................................... 384
High-beam lamps ........................... 385
Hood .............................................. 379
License plate lamps .......................385
Light sensor ................................... 386
Low-beam lamps ............................ 386
mbrace .......................................... 377
Parking lamps ................................ 385
Passenger front air bag ..................365
Reserve fuel ................................... 383
Reverse lamp ................................. 384
Side marker lamps .........................385
SmartKey ....................................... 379
SRS ................................................ 378
Tele Aid (Canada only) ...................377
Tire inflation pressure ............368, 387
Tire pressure monitor ....................368
Tires ...................................... 368, 387
Trunk ............................................. 379
Turn signals ................................... 387
Washer fluid ................................... 380
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 80
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Speed settingsCruise control ................................ 291
Resume function ............................ 292
Speller .................................................. 86
destination memory list .................122
for points of interest (POIs) ...128, 130
house number list ..........................119
street junction list .......................... 120
street list ....................................... 118
zip code list ................................... 117
Spelling with voice command .......... 209
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Indicator lamp ...................35, 44, 392
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 378
Standing water, driving through ...... 351
Starter switch positions KEYLESS-GO .................................. 241
SmartKey ....................................... 242
Starting difficulties (engine) ............ 258
Starting the engine ........................... 258
State of destination,
selecting .................................... 114, 213
Station selection (radio) voice commands for ......................222
Steering column
see Multifunction steering wheel,
Adjustment
Steering wheel ............................ 80, 208
see Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel gearshift control ..... 267
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ... 313
Stopover destinations ...................... 124
deleting .......................................... 125
Stopping playback
main audio ..................................... 186
main video ..................................... 202
Storage compartments ..................... 304
Storage media handling ... 100, 180, 199
Storing tires ....................................... 339
Street junctions, selecting as
destination ......................................... 120
Street of destination,
selecting .................................... 118, 214
Subtitles for DVD Video .................... 205Summer and standard time
switching ......................................... 94
Summer tires ..................................... 424
Sun visors .................................. 306, 307
Switches Adjusting illumination brightness ... 285
Symbols in this book .......................... 70
System language for input speller ............................. 157
System menu ....................................... 92
T
Tachometer Overspeed range ........................... 271
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 357
Tar stains ........................................... 355
Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant ............426
Brake fluid ..................................... 426
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. ................................ 425
Coolant .......................................... 428
Engine oil additives ........................426
Engine oils ..................................... 426
Fuel requirements .......................... 427
Gasoline additives .......................... 427
Identification labels .......................420
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........427
Rims and tires ................................ 422
Vehicle specification SLS AMG
(197) .............................................. 421
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................... 425, 429
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (electrical system)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (engine)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification
Tele Aid (Canada only) ...................... 308
Emergency calls ............................. 309
Information button .........................311
Initiating an emergency call ...........310
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CockpitFunctionPage0046Cruise control lever2900047Steering wheel gearshift
control
267
008AInstrument cluster340088Horn0086Overhead control panel400087Front Parktronic warning
indicator
295
006EGlove box lid release, glove
box lock
304
006FGlove box3040070Center console380071Multifunction steering
wheel
36
FunctionPage0072Steering wheel adjustment
stalk
245
0073Combination switch:Turn signals251Wipers253High beam2510074On-board diagnostics
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! The ESC will only function properly if you
use wheels of the recommended tire size
as specified in the “Technical data” section
of this Operator’s Manual.
i The cruise control switches off
automatically when the ESC engages.
Electronic Traction System (ETS) GObserve Safety notes, see page 61.
The ETS (Electronic Traction System) is a
component of the ESC. The ETS improves the
vehicle’s ability to utilize available traction,
especially under slippery road conditions by
applying the brakes to a spinning wheel.
When you switch off the ESC, the ETS is still
enabled.
Switching ESC SPORT on or off
GWarning!
ESC SPORT should not be switched on during
normal driving.
Switching ESC SPORT on will result in the
following:
R no restriction to engine torque
R system-supported traction control is
limited
ESC SPORT is designed for driving on closed
tracks when the vehicle’s natural oversteer
and understeer characteristics are desired
and requires a highly skilled and experienced
driver able to handle these critical driving
situations.
You could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident.
Please be aware of these limits when you
switch on ESC SPORT.
Do not switch on ESC SPORT when a spare
wheel is mounted.
To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch on
ESC SPORT. This allows the drive wheels to
spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip,
for example
R when driving with snow chains
R in deep snow
R in sand or gravelGWarning!
Switch off ESC SPORT and switch on the ESC
immediately if the aforementioned
circumstances do not apply anymore.
Otherwise ESC SPORT will only stabilize the
vehicle to a limited extent when it is starting
to skid or a wheel is spinning.
When you switch on ESC SPORT
R the ESC stabilizes the vehicle only to a
limited extent
R the engine output is limited, but only to the
extent that allows the drive wheels to spin
and thus cut into surfaces for better grip
R the ETS will still apply the brakes to a
spinning wheel
R the ESC continues to operate when you are
braking hard
R the cruise control cannot be activated
R the cruise control switches off if activated
i When ESC SPORT is switched on and one
or more drive wheels are spinning, the ESC
warning lamp 00F2 in the instrument
cluster flashes. However, the ESC will then
stabilize the vehicle only to a limited extent.
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XPress button 0064 to change the setting.
Depending on the previous setting the
Display Unit Speed-/Odometer: will be
set to miles or km.
The selected display unit is valid for:
R Odometer and trip odometer
R Trip computer
R Digital speedometer in the trip menu
R Digital speedometer in the AMG menu
R Cruise control
R Navigation displays
Permanent display
You can use the Permanent Display:
function to choose to display either the
outside temperature or the speed in
kilometers (USA) or miles (Canada)
permanently.
XPress button 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
Permanent Display: function.
The current setting is shown.XPress button 0064 to change the current
status.
Depending on the previous status, the
Permanent Display: will be switchedbetween Outside Temperature or
Speedometer (km/h) (USA)/
Speedometer (miles) (Canada).
Lights submenu
Access the Lights submenu via the
Settings menu. Use the Lights submenu to
change the lamp and lighting settings on your
vehicle.
The following functions are available:
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 function on or off
( Y page 285)
R Switching interior lighting delayed shut-off
on or off ( Y page 286)
Switching daytime running lamp mode on
or off (USA only)
XPress button 0040 or 003E to select the
Settings menu.XPress button 003D or 003C to select the
Lights submenu.XPress button 0064.XPress button 003D or 003C to select the
Daytime Running Lights: function.
The current setting Enabled or Disabled
is shown.XPress button 0064 to change the current
status.
Depending on the previous status, the
Daytime Running Lights: mode will be
Enabled or Disabled .
With Daytime Running Lights: mode
enabled and the exterior lamp switch at
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008AAverage speed during lap0088Lap length0086Maximum speed during lapXPress button 003D or 003C to see other lap
analyses.
Driving systems
Introduction
This section describes the following driving
systems of your vehicle:
R Cruise control
R RACE START
R Hill-start assist system
R Parktronic system
R Rear view camera
The driving safety systems ABS, Adaptive
Brake, BAS, EBP, ESC and Trunk Wing are
described in the “Safety and security” section
( Y page 61).
Cruise control
The cruise control maintains the speed you
set for your vehicle automatically.
The use of the cruise control is recommended
for driving at a constant speed for extended
periods of time.
The currently set speed or last set speed
(“Resume” function) appears in the
multifunction display for approximately
5 seconds.
GWarning!
The cruise control is a convenience system
designed to assist the driver during vehicle
operation. The driver is and must always
remain responsible for the vehicle’s speed
and for safe brake operation.
Only use the cruise control if the road, traffic,
and weather conditions make it advisable to
travel at a constant speed.
R The use of the cruise control can be
dangerous on winding roads or in heavy
traffic because conditions do not allow safe
driving at a constant speed.
R The use of the cruise control can be
dangerous on slippery roads. Rapid
changes in tire traction can result in wheel
spin and loss of control.
R Deactivate the cruise control when driving
in fog.
The “Resume” function should only be
operated if the driver is fully aware of the
previously set speed and wishes to resume
this particular preset speed.GWarning!
The cruise control brakes automatically so
that the set speed is not exceeded.
0046Setting current or higher speed0047Setting current or lower speed008ACanceling the cruise control0088Activating the cruise control or resuming
to last set speed
Activating cruise control
You can activate the cruise control at a
vehicle speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).
You cannot activate the cruise control
R when you brake
R when you have engaged the electronic
parking brake
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