2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS tires

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
Telephone
Answering/ending a call ................280
Hands-free microphone ...................40
Menu ............................................. 280
Operation ....................................... 280
Phone book .................................... 281
Redialing ........................................ 281
Telephone (See also Calling)
activating ....................................... 149
address book ................................. 160
Bluetooth interface ........................149
call lists ......................................... 155
call waiting function .......................160
functional restrictions ....................148
general information .......................148
incoming calls .......................... 84, 158
loudness of calls .............................. 89
making calls ................................... 159
navigation announcements during
calls ............................................... 137
operating options ........................... 148
phone book .................................... 153
prerequisites .................................. 149
setting transmit and receive
volume ........................................... 151
steering wheel operation .................84
voice control with .......................... 226
Telephone book
see Phone book
Telephone calls
emergency ..................................... 152
lists of ............................................ 155
making ........................................... 159
see Calling
Tel menu ............................................... 84
Temperature Engine oil ....................................... 271
Interior ........................................... 300
Outside .......................................... 271
Terminating phone calls ................... 160Tether anchorage points
see Children in the vehicle
Tightening torque
Wheels ........................................... 409
Time format
setting ............................................. 94
Time of arrival, displaying ................ 110
Time settings ....................................... 93
Time zone setting ............................................. 94
TIN (Tire Identification Number) ...... 346
Tire and Loading Information
placard ............................................... 334
Tire and loading terminology ........... 345
TIREFIT ............................................... 402
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking ........................................ 329
Important notes on ........................328
Placard on driver’s door B-pillar .....334
Tire labeling ....................................... 341
Tire load rating .................................. 345
Tire ply composition and material
used .................................................... 346
Tire repair kit see TIREFIT
Tires ........................................... 326, 422
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ............................................ 329
Air pressure ................................... 327
Care and maintenance ...................338
Cleaning ......................................... 339
Direction of rotation, spinning .......337
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 344
Important notes on tire inflation
pressure ........................................ 328
Inflation pressure ..................328, 329
Information placard .......................334
Inspection ...................................... 338
Labeling ......................................... 341
Load identification .........................343
Load index ............................. 341, 345
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Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure ........................... 333
Maximum tire load .........................337
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 368, 387
Ply composition and material
used ............................................... 346
Problems under-/overinflation ......328
Retreads ........................................ 326
Rims and tires (technical data) ......422
Rotation ......................................... 340
Service life ..................................... 338
Sizes .............................................. 422
Snow chains .................................. 347
Speed rating .......................... 342, 346
Storing ........................................... 339
Summer tires ................................. 424
Temperature .......................... 328, 340
Terminology ................................... 345
TIREFIT (tire repair kit) ...................402
Tire Identification Number .............346
Tire ply material ............................. 344
TPMS low tire pressure/
malfunction telltale ........................395
Traction ................................. 339, 346
Tread ............................................. 346
Tread depth ........................... 338, 347
Treadwear ...................................... 339
Treadwear indicators .............338, 346
Vehicle maximum load on ..............347
Wear pattern .................................. 340
Winter tires .................... 347, 422, 424
Tire speed rating ....................... 342, 346
Total load limit ................................... 346
Towing Towing eye bolt .............................. 415
Vehicle ........................................... 415
Towing eye bolt ................................. 415
Town, selecting as destination ........ 213
Track names ...................................... 178
Track selection (audio) CD, DVD, or MP3 ........................... 187
iPods and MP3 players ..................196
normal and random options ...........189
steering wheel operation .................83
voice commands for ......................224
Track selection (video) ............. 203, 204
voice commands for ......................224Traction ...................................... 339, 346
Traffic lane recommendations ......... 135
Traffic messages ............................... 139
Traffic symbol information ............... 142
Transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-SPEED
Transmission ................................. 263
Transmission fluid level .................... 324
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear selector lever
Transmission positions .................... 265
Transmit volume (phone) ................. 151
Traveling abroad ............................... 351
Tread (tires) ....................................... 346
Tread depth (tires) .................... 338, 347
Treadwear .......................................... 339
Treadwear indicators (tires) .... 338, 346
Treble setting main system .................................... 90
Trickle charge socket ....................... 317
Trip menu ........................................... 275
Troubleshooting voice control .................................. 231
True Image™ ........................................ 90
Trunk Closing ........................................... 240
Locking manually ........................... 398
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 379
Opening ......................................... 239
Trunk lid emergency release ..........240
Unlocking manually .......................398
Valet locking .................................. 241
Trunk Wing ........................................... 65
Cleaning ......................................... 360
Turning off the engine ...................... 262
Turn signals ....................................... 251
Cleaning lenses ............................. 357
Indicator lamps ................................ 35
Messages in the multifunction
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Volume (loudness)COMAND ......................................... 89
external audio sources ..........197, 206
mobile phones ............................... 151
muting COMAND ............................. 89
navigation announcements ......89, 137
phone calls ...................................... 89
voice command ............................. 208
W
Warning sounds Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt .....55
Electronic parking brake ................372
Parktronic system ..........................296
Seat belt telltale ............................ 391
Warranty coverage ............................ 420
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................................ 429
Washer fluid Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 380
Mixing ratio .................................... 429
Refilling .......................................... 325
Washing the vehicle .......................... 354
Wear pattern (tires) .......................... 340
Weights (vehicle) see Vehicle specification
Wheel
Changing ....................................... 405
Removing ....................................... 407
Tightening torque ........................... 409
Wheels, sizes ..................................... 422
Wheels, Tires and .............................. 326
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning ............................ 358
Windshield Cleaning wiper blades .................... 358
Defogging ...................................... 303
Washer fluid ................................... 429
Wipers ........................................... 253
Windshield wipers
Replacing wiper blades ..................400
Winter driving
Instructions .................................... 348
Snow chains .................................. 347
Tires ............................................... 347
Winter tires ....................... 347, 422, 424
Wipers Notes ............................................. 253
Problems with ................................ 255
Windshield wipers ..........................253
Z
ZAGAT ®
Rating Service ..................... 131
Zip code of destination, selecting .... 117
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If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all
literature with the vehicle to make it available
to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car”
found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the
USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372), or Customer Service (in
Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Operating your vehicle outside the
USA or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R Service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R Unleaded gasoline for vehicles with
catalytic converters may not be available;
the use of leaded fuels will damage the
catalysts.
R Gasoline may have a considerably lower
octane rating, and improper fuel can cause
engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe under our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:
In the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Operating safetyGWarning!
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because the
vehicle’s electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function while the
engine is running. You should therefore never
turn off the engine while driving.
GWarning!
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or
tires/wheels may cause serious damage and
impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Such blows can be caused, for example, by
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole. If you feel a sudden significant
vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect
that damage to your vehicle as occurred:
R turn on your hazard warning flashers
R slow down carefully
R drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other
qualified maintenance or repair facility for
further inspection or repairs.
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Exterior viewiThis Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.FunctionPage:Trunk:Locking and unlocking236, 397Opening and closing239Valet locking241;Rear window defroster304=Rear lamps400?Fuel filler flap320ADoors:Locking and unlocking236,397FunctionPageBWindshield:Wiping with washer fluid253Cleaning358CExterior rear view mirrors246DWipers253Wiper blades, replacing400Wiper blades, cleaning358EHood322FHeadlamp cleaning system252GTowing eye415HFront lamps400ITires and wheels326Rims and tires42232Exterior viewAt a glance
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Driving safety systems
Introduction
This section contains information about the
following driving safety systems:
R ABS ( Antilock Brake System)
R Adaptive Brake
R BAS ( Brake Assist System)
R EBP ( Electronic Brake Proportioning)
R ESC ( Electronic Stability Control)
R Trunk Wing
Safety notes
GWarning!
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
R Excessive speed, especially in turns
R Wet and slippery road surfaces
R Following another vehicle too closely
The driving safety systems described in this
section cannot reduce these risks or prevent
the natural laws of physics from acting on the
vehicle. They cannot increase braking or
steering efficiency beyond that afforded by
the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires
or the traction afforded.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents.
The capabilities of a vehicle equipped with the
driving safety systems described in this
section must never be exploited in a reckless
or dangerous manner which could jeopardize
the user’s safety or the safety of others.
Always adjust your driving style to the
prevailing road and weather conditions and
keep a safe distance from other road users
and objects on the street.
If a driving system malfunctions, other driving
safety systems may also switch off. Observe
indicator and warning lamps that may come
on as well as messages in the multifunction
display that may appear.
i In winter operation, the maximum
effectiveness of most of the driving
systems described in this section is only
achieved with winter tires, or snow chains
as required.
ABS
GObserve Safety notes, see page 61.GWarning!
Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, steady
brake pedal pressure instead. Pumping the
brake pedal defeats the purpose of the ABS
and significantly reduces braking
effectiveness.
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates
the brake pressure so that the wheels do not
lock during braking. This allows you to
maintain the ability to steer your vehicle.
The ABS is functional above a speed of
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent
of road surface conditions.
On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will
respond even to light brake pressure.
The ABS indicator lamp ! in the
instrument cluster comes on when you switch
on the ignition. It goes out when the engine
is running.
Braking
At the instant one of the wheels is about to
lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the
brake pedal. The pulsation indicates that the
ABS is in the regulating mode.
XKeep firm and steady pressure on the brake
pedal while you feel the pulsation.
Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure
yields the advantages provided by the ABS,
namely braking power and the ability to steer
the vehicle.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an
indication of hazardous road conditions and
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functions as a reminder to take extra care
while driving.
Emergency brake maneuverXKeep continuous full pressure on the brake
pedal.GWarning!
If the ABS malfunctions, other driving safety
systems such as the BAS or the ESC are also
switched off. Observe indicator and warning
lamps that may come on as well as messages
in the multifunction display that may appear.
If the ABS malfunctions, the wheels may lock
during hard braking, reducing steering
capability and extending the braking distance.
BAS
GObserve Safety notes, see page 61.
The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in
emergency situations. If you apply the brakes
very quickly, the BAS provides full brake
boost automatically, thereby potentially
reducing the braking distance.
XApply continuous full braking pressure until
the emergency braking situation is over.
The ABS will prevent the wheels from
locking.
When you release the brake pedal, the brakes
function again as normal. The BAS is then
deactivated.
GWarning!
If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system still
functions, but without the additional brake
boost available that the BAS would normally
provide in an emergency braking maneuver.
Therefore, the braking distance may increase.
ESC
GObserve Safety notes, see page 61.
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is
operational as soon as the engine is running.
It monitors the vehicle’s traction (force of
adhesive friction between the tires and the
road surface) and handling.
The ESC recognizes that the vehicle deviates
from the direction of travel as intended by the
driver. By applying brakes to individual
wheels and by limiting the engine output, the
ESC works to stabilize the vehicle. The ESC is
especially useful while driving off and on wet
or slippery road surfaces. The ESC also
stabilizes the vehicle during braking and
steering maneuvers.
The ESC warning lamp ÷ in the instrument
cluster comes on when you switch on the
ignition. It goes out when the engine is
running.GWarning!
Never switch off the ESC when you see the
ESC warning lamp ÷ flashing in the
instrument cluster. In this case proceed as
follows:
R When driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
R While driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
R Adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. The ESC cannot
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
! Because the ESC operates automatically,
the engine and ignition must be shut off
(KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in position
0 or 1, or SmartKey in starter switch
position 0 or 1) when the electronic parking
brake is being tested on a brake test
dynamometer or when the vehicle is being
towed with the rear axle raised.
Active braking action through the ESC may
otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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Traffic Lane Recommendations
On multi-lane roads, COMAND may display
traffic lane recommendations. For this there
must be corresponding data available on the
digital map.
With respect to the next two driving
maneuvers, COMAND displays the traffic lane
recommendations 6, 7 and 8.
1 Point of the next driving maneuver2 Point of the second driving maneuver.3 Next driving maneuver, exit on right here4 Visual distance indicator to the next
driving maneuver
5 Distance information to the next driving
maneuver
6 Recommended lane7 Possible lane8 Lane not recommended9 Current vehicle location, tip of the
triangle points in the vehicle’s direction
of travel
Explanation of the Traffic Lane
Recommendations
RRecommended lane 6:
From this lane it is possible to carry out the
next two driving maneuvers without
changing lanes.
RPossible lane 7:
From this lane it is only possible to carry
out the next driving maneuver without
changing lanes.
RLane not recommended 8:
From this lane it is not possible to carry out
the next driving maneuver without
changing lanes.
Depiction of the Traffic Lane
Recommendations
The color depiction of the traffic lane
recommendations differs depending on
whether the display is set to day or night
design.
LaneDay
design
Night
design
Recommended lane
6
Dark
blue
Light
blue
Possible lane
7
Light
blue
Dark
blue
Lane not
recommended
8
GreyGrey
Destination or Destination Region
Reached
Once you have reached your destination, a
checkered flag is displayed and route
guidance is ended automatically.
Off-road and Off-map
GWarning
The COMAND navigation system may direct
you to off-road routes that your vehicle may
not be capable of traversing through without
damaging your tires, wheels or vehicle. It is
the driver’s sole responsibility to determine
the suitability of the route. Off-road routes
may be of varying conditions and their
appropriateness for use may be affected by
various factors such as time of day, time of
year and immediate weather conditions that
cannot be judged or taken into consideration
by the COMAND system.
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