2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG navigation

Gear selector lever ........................263
Hill-start assist system ..................293
Kickdown ....................................... 266
Kickdown (manual shift program) ..270
Manual shift program ..................... 268
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 388
One-touch gearshifting ..................267
Program mode indicator ................267
Program mode selector dial ... 267, 269
Shifting procedure .........................264
Steering wheel gearshift control ....267
Transmission position indicator .....265
Transmission positions ..................265
Announcement phase (driving
maneuvers) ........................................ 133
Announcements, navigation see Navigation announcements
Announcements, traffic (real-time) . 143
Answering incoming calls .......... 84, 158
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................. 428
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ............................... 66
Anti-theft alarm system ...................66
Canceling the alarm .........................67
Immobilizer ...................................... 66
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Ashtray ............................................... 307
Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 345
Audio .................................................. 168
announcements ............................. 137
CD, DVD, and MP3 ........................177
loudness .......................................... 89
phone volume ................................ 151
read-out ........................................... 89
sound settings ................................. 90
steering wheel operation .................83
turning off ........................................ 89
voice control .................................. 206
see Muting audio
see Navigation announcements
see Read-aloud announcements
see Volume Audio Aux (auxiliary)
main system .................................. 197
switching to ................................... 197
voice commands for ......................225
Audio format
audio playback ............................... 189
DVD Video ..................................... 205
Audio menu ............................... 168, 279
Authorizing Bluetooth devices ......... 149
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ..... 247
Automatic central locking ................ 239
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 250
Automatic interior lighting control .. 253
Automatic picture switch-off ........... 199
Automatic shift program .................. 267
Auxiliary (Aux) operation main audio ..................................... 197
main video ..................................... 205
voice commands for ......................225
voice control with .......................... 230
AUX socket ........................................ 304
Avoid settings for route guidance ... 107
Axle oils .............................................. 425
B
Back button ......................................... 79
Backrest see Seats
Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 384
Backward track skip ......................... 187
Balance (sound), setting ..................... 90
Bang & Olufsen sound system ........... 90
Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 345
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
Bass setting main system .................................... 90
Battery, SmartKey
Checking condition ........................237
Replacing ....................................... 399
Battery, Vehicle ................................. 410
Charging ........................................ 412
Jump starting ................................. 413
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 368, 383
Bead (tire) .......................................... 345
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stopping or pausing playback ........186
voice control with ..................224, 229
Center console
Lower part ....................................... 39
Upper part ....................................... 38
Central locking
Automatic ...................................... 239
Locking/unlocking from inside ......239
SmartKey ....................................... 236
Central locking/unlocking switch ... 239
Ceramic brake system ...................... 350
Certification label .............................. 420
Channel selection (satellite radio) ..... 83
voice commands for ......................223
Chapter selection (DVD)
main video ..................................... 203
Character entry ................................... 86
Children in the vehicle Air bags ........................................... 45
Indicator lamp, passenger front
air bag off ........................................ 49
Infant and child restraint systems .... 58
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 49
Safety notes ..................................... 57
Tether anchorage points ..................59
Top tether ........................................ 59
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Chrome-plated exhaust tip,
cleaning .............................................. 360
Cigarette lighter ................................ 307
City center, selecting as
destination ................................. 119, 214
City of destination, selecting ........... 115
Clear button ......................................... 79
Climate control system .................... 298
Air conditioning ............................. 300
Air conditioning refrigerant ............426
Air distribution ............................... 302
Air recirculation mode ...................303
Air vents ........................................ 301
Air volume ..................................... 302
Automatic mode ............................ 300
Deactivating system ......................299
Front defroster .............................. 302
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ........303Temperature .................................. 300
Using driver-side settings for
passenger side ............................... 303
Cockpit ................................................. 33
Cold tire inflation pressure .............. 345
Collapsible wheel chock ................... 363
Color video settings main video ..................................... 203
COMAND
control unit ...................................... 75
Reset ............................................... 99
System settings ............................... 92
COMAND, about
basic functions ................................ 89
operation of ..................................... 85
switching on/off .............................. 89
COMAND components ........................ 73
COMAND controller ............................. 77
COMAND Control System ................... 72
Combination switch .......................... 251
Commands for voice control ............ 225
for address book ...................219, 227
for CD, DVD, MP3 ..................224, 229
for navigation ........................ 212, 226
for phone operation .......................226
for radio and satellite radio .... 221, 228
general commands ........................225
Contacts
see Address book
Contrast setting
main video ..................................... 203
Control system .................................. 272
Multifunction display .....................273
Multifunction steering wheel .........272
Resetting to factory settings ..........282
Submenus in the Settings menu ....283
Control system menus ...................... 275
AMG ............................................... 287
Audio ............................................. 279
Navi ............................................... 277
Service ........................................... 281
Settings ......................................... 282
Telephone ...................................... 280
Trip ................................................ 275
Control system submenus
Convenience .................................. 286
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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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GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............ 345
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) ................................................ 345
H
Hands-free microphone, switching
on/off ................................................. 160
Hanging up (phone calls) .................. 160
Hard disk drive voice control with ..................225, 229
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning .... 359
Hazard warning flasher .................... 252
Head air bags ....................................... 49
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 252
Headlamps Automatic headlamp mode ............250
Bi-Xenon ........................................ 249
Cleaning lenses ............................. 357
Cleaning system ............................ 252
Daytime running lamp mode ..........251
Delayed shut-off ............................ 285
High-beam flasher .........................252
High-beam headlamps ...................252
Low-beam headlamps ....................250
Replacing bulbs ............................. 400
Switch ............................................ 250
Headliner, cleaning and care of ....... 359
Height adjustment Seats ............................................. 243
Help with voice control, general ...... 232
High-beam flasher ............................. 252
High-beam headlamps ...................... 252
Indicator lamp .................................. 35
High-performance brake system ..... 350
Highway information, displaying ..... 111
Highway junctions, selecting as
destination ......................................... 120
Hill-start assist system ..................... 293
Home address in destination
memory ...................................... 122, 143
deleting .......................................... 146
setting or changing ........................143
Hood ................................................... 322
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 379
Horn ...................................................... 33
House numbers, entering for
destination ................................. 119, 215
Hydroplaning ..................................... 351
I
Identification labels .......................... 420
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) ................................................... 421
Ignition ............................... 241, 242, 258
Immobilizer .......................................... 66
Incident (traffic notification) ............ 139
Incoming calls answering ...................................... 158
rejecting .................................. 84, 158
Infant and child restraint systems
see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Initiating phone calls
see Calling
Input of navigation destination ........ 114
speed restriction on ..............102, 123
Input speller
settings for address book ..............157
Installing map data ........................... 100
Instrument cluster ...................... 34, 271
Lamps ............................................ 388
Multifunction display .....................273
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interactive content on DVDs ............ 205
Interior lighting ................................. 253
Delayed shut-off ............................ 286
Emergency lighting ........................253
Reading lamps ............................... 253
Interior rear view mirror ................... 246
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....247
Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping ........................... 254
Rain sensor .................................... 254
Interrupting audio playback ............. 186
Interrupting video playback ............. 202
Intersection (selecting) .................... 215
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Lighting .............................................. 249
Daytime running lamp mode ..........251
Exterior .......................................... 250
Interior ........................................... 253
Limp-home mode .............................. 270
Listing address book contents ........ 220
Load index (tires) ...................... 341, 345
Loading CDs and DVDs main system .................................. 180
Local voice control commands ........ 207
Location of vehicle, current see Vehicle location (current)
Locator lighting ................................. 285
Locking and unlocking Notes ............................................. 236
Locking the vehicle
Manually ........................................ 398
SmartKey ....................................... 236
Loss of
Key ................................................ 237
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 420
Loudness
see Volume
Low-beam headlamps ....................... 250
Exterior lamp switch ......................250
Indicator lamp .................................. 35
Switching on .................................. 250
Lubricants .......................................... 425
M
Magazine compartments, DVD
changer .............................................. 180
Main function display see Display, main
Main function menus
list of ................................................ 74
navigation mode, switching to .......105
opening ............................................ 85
Main menu, overview of ..................... 74
Maintenance ........................................ 27
Maintenance System Service indicator display ................353
Service indicator message .............352
Service term exceeded ..................353
Maneuver phase (driving
maneuvers) ........................................ 134
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) .............................. 250
Manual shift program ....................... 268
Upshift indicator ............................ 269
Map display (See also Navigation) ... 108
blocked area for route ...................112
destination information .................. 138
driving maneuver preparation ........133
entering destination on ..................123
entering POI from .......................... 132
general information, at bottom ......110
hiding crosshairs ........................... 107
setting scale .................................. 106
topographic map ............................ 111
traffic information ..........................109
traffic lane recommendations ........135
traffic notifications in .....................139
updating map software ..................100
Maximum engine speed
see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight ..... 346
Maximum load rating (tires) ............. 345
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 346
mbrace ....................................... 125, 308
Emergency calls ............................. 309
Information button .........................311
Initiating an emergency call
manually ........................................ 310
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 377
Remote door lock .......................... 313
Search & Send ............................... 313
SOS button .................................... 310
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ..313
System self-test ............................. 309
Wrench button ............................... 311
Measurement units, navigation ....... 103
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical
Media interface ......................... 192, 304
data formats .................................. 193
voice control with ..................225, 230
Media Interface
connecting devices ........................193
selecting category/playlist/folder . 195
selecting files ................................. 195
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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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Buttons .................................. 272, 273
Cleaning ......................................... 359
Easy-entry/exit feature .........245, 286
Gearshift control ............................ 267
Memory function ........................... 249
Overview .......................................... 36
voice control button ....................... 208
Multisession CDs ............................... 178
Music register ................................... 189
Deleting ......................................... 191
Folder functions ............................. 191
Memory space info ........................191
Playback options ........................... 192
recording ....................................... 190
switching on .................................. 189
voice control with ..................225, 229
Muting audio
main system .................................... 89
navigation announcements ......89, 137
My address (destination) .......... 122, 143
deleting from destination memory . 146
setting or changing ........................143
N
Names for MP3 files and folders ................ 178
for saved destinations ...................146
searching for POIs by .....................127
Navigation (See also Route
guidance) ............................................. 99
audio fadeout ..................89, 112, 137
basic settings ................................ 107
destination input ............................ 114
destination memory .......................143
displaying/hiding menu system .....106
general information .......................102
last destinations ............................ 147
map display ................................... 108
menu overview .............................. 103
operational readiness ....................102
POI input ........................................ 126
scrolling the map ........................... 106
setting map scale .......................... 106
steering wheel operation .................81
switching to navigation mode ........105
to address book destinations ........165
traffic messages ............................ 139
updating map software ..................100
voice control with ..................212, 226
Navigation
announcements ................ 133, 137, 206
during active phone calls ...............137
switching on/off ......................89, 137
volume of ......................................... 89
Navigation system
Control system .............................. 277
Navi menu ........................... 81, 103, 277
Near destination, entering POI ........ 126
Net, parcel ......................................... 304
Network coverage for phone calls .. 148
Normal occupant weight .................. 346
Normal track sequence .................... 189
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) ................................................... 421
Number keypad entering characters with ..................87
Numbers, entering with voice
command ........................................... 209
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS (Occupant Classification
System)
Occupant distribution ....................... 346
Occupant safety Air bags ........................................... 45
Children and air bags .......................45
Children in the vehicle .....................57
Fastening the seat belts ................... 54
Infant and child restraint systems .... 58
Introduction ..................................... 44
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 49
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 49, 396
Seat belts .................................. 46, 52
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................................ 49
Self-test ........................................... 52
Odometer ........................................... 275
Off-map routes .................................. 135
Off-road routes .................................. 135
Oil, oil level see Engine oil
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Read-aloud announcementsnavigation ...................................... 137
see Navigation announcements
see Traffic messages
Read-aloud speed
setting ............................................. 94
Read CD Database function .............. 188
Reading out address book ................ 220
Real-time traffic notifications .......... 139
Rear axle oil ....................................... 425
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear view camera .............................. 296
Cleaning the camera lens ..............357
Rear View Camera ............................... 99
Rear window defroster ..................... 304
Rear wing see Trunk Wing
Received calls, list of ........................ 155
Receive volume (phone) ................... 151
Recommended lane, defined ............ 135
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ..................................... 327, 346
Redialing telephone ............................ 85
voice control for ............................ 211
Refrigerant, air conditioning ............ 426
Refueling ............................................ 320
Registering mobile phones ............... 149
Regular checks .................................. 321
Rejecting incoming calls .................. 158
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
see Key, SmartKey
Remote door lock (mbrace) .............. 313
Remote door lock (Tele Aid, Canada
only) .................................................... 313
Removing discs and memory
cards ................................................... 182
Replacing Key ................................................ 238
Replacing bulbs ................................. 400
Reporting safety defects .................... 29
Research Octane Number see RON Reserve fuel
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 383
Warning lamp ................................. 394
Restraint systems
see Occupant safety
Rewind (reverse)
main audio playback ......................187
video playback ............................... 202
Rims ........................................... 346, 422
Roadside Assistance ................... 27, 311
RON (Research Octane Number) ..... 427
Route calculation .............................. 121
history of, saving ........................... 147
points of interest (POIs) .........131, 132
with home address ........................145
see Last Destinations
Route guidance ......................... 112, 132
after vehicle transport ...................103
blocked areas ................................ 112
canceling or resuming ...................137
detours and alternative routes .......137
driving maneuvers .........................132
lane recommendations ..................135
navigation
announcements ....... 89, 133, 137, 206
off-map routes ............................... 135
off-road routes ............................... 135
Route browser ............................... 138
saving calculations for ...................147
stopover destinations ....................124
traffic lane recommendations ........135
traffic messages ............................ 139
voice control for ............................ 217
with home address ........................145
see Last Destinations
Route mode ........................................ 107
Rubber parts, cleaning ...................... 359
S
Safety Driving safety systems .....................61
Occupant safety ............................... 44
Reporting defects ............................ 29
Safety belts
see Seat belts
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