2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS ECO mode

Example illustration
:Disc number;Current trackXSelecting next or previous track: Press
button : or 9 briefly.XSelecting a track from the track list
(quick search): Press and hold
button : or 9 .
The current track does not appear during
Audio AUX mode operation.
Operating video DVD
XSwitch on the COMAND system and select
DVD Video ( Y page 201).XPress button = or ; to select the
Audio menu.:Disc number;Current sceneXSelecting next or previous scene: Press
button : or 9 briefly.XSelecting a scene from the scene list
(quick search): Press and hold
button : or 9 .
Tel menu
GWarning!
A driver’s attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we
recommend that you pull over to a safe
location and stop before placing or taking a
telephone call. If you choose to use the
telephone while driving, please use the hands-
free device and only use the telephone when
weather, road and traffic conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
You can connect your telephone to the
COMAND system via Bluetooth ®
( Y page 149).XSwitch on the telephone and the COMAND
system ( Y page 75).XPress button = or ; to select the
Tel menu.
One of the following messages will appear in
the multifunction display:
R No Service : No network is available.
R Ready for Bluetooth Telephony... :
The telephone has not been connected to
the COMAND system via Bluetooth ®
yet.
XConnect the telephone to the COMAND
system via Bluetooth ®
.
R Phone Ready or name of the network
provider (if available): The telephone has
found a network and is ready for use. You
can operate it using the control system.
Answering a call
When your telephone is ready to receive calls,
you can answer a call at any time. In the
multifunction display you will then see the
following message:
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position $ or c , the daytime running
lamps are switched on when the engine is
running.
In low ambient light conditions the following
lamps will come on additionally:
R Low-beam headlamps
R Parking lamps
R Tail lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side marker lamps
For more information on the daytime running
lamp mode, see ( Y page 251).
i Make sure the exterior lamp switch is set
to M or c when you switch off the
daytime running lamps while driving at
night.
For safety reasons, resetting all the functions
of all submenus to the factory settings while
driving ( Y page 282) will not deactivate the
daytime running lamp mode.
The following message appears in the
multifunction display:
Cannot Be Completely Reset to
Factory Settings while Driving. .
Adjusting illumination brightness for
display and switches
Use this function to adjust the brightness of
the multifunction display and switches.XPress button = or ; to select the
Settings menu.XPress button : or 9 to select the
Lights submenu.XPress button a.XPress button : or 9 to set the
Brightness Display/Switches: .The setting Level 10 represents the darkest
level and setting Level 100 the brightest
level. The brightness is switched off at setting
Level 0 .
Switching locator lighting on or off
With the Locator Lighting: function
activated and the exterior lamp switch in
position c
R the exterior lamps will come on during
darkness when the vehicle is unlocked with
the SmartKey.
The lamps will go out when the driver’s door
is opened.
If you do not open the driver’s door after
unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey,
the lamps will go out automatically after
approximately 40 seconds.
R the exterior lamps will remain on for
15 seconds during darkness after exiting
the vehicle and closing all doors.
If, after turning off the engine, you do not
open or close a door, the lamps will
automatically go out after 60 seconds.
The following lamps will come on
R Parking lamps
R Tail lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side marker lampsXPress button = or ; to select the
Settings menu.XPress button : or 9 to select the
Lights submenu.XPress button a.XPress button : or 9 to select the
Locator Lighting: function.
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176‡ (80†). During this time, avoid driving
at full engine speed.
Use buttons : or 9 to select the
following functions in the AMG menu:
R SETUP ( Y page 288)
R RACETIMER ( Y page 288)
R Overall analysis ( Y page 289)
R Lap analysis ( Y page 289)
SETUP
SETUP indicates the current driving program
mode and the ESC mode.
XPress button = or ; to select the
AMG menu.XPress button 9 to select SETUP.
or
XTap the AMG button on the center console
( Y page 270).:Transmission program mode indicator;ESC mode indicator
RACETIMER
GWarning!
The RACETIMER feature is only for use on
roads and in conditions where high speed
driving is permitted. Racing on public roads is
prohibited under all circumstances. The driver
is and must always remain responsible for
following posted speed limits.
The RACETIMER allows you to time and save
driving stretches.
XPress button = or ; to select the
AMG menu.XPress button 9 repeatedly until the
RACETIMER appears in the multifunction
display.:Digital tachometer;RACETIMER=Lap number
You can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or the starter switch is in
position 2 (Y page 241).
While the RACETIMER is being displayed, you
cannot adjust the audio volume using buttons
W or X .
XStarting: Press button W.XDisplaying intermediate time: Press
button X while the timer is running.
The intermediate time is shown for
5 seconds.XStopping: Press button W.
When you stop the vehicle and turn off the
engine and do not open the driver’s door, the
RACETIMER stops timing. Timing is resumed
when you press button W after switching
the ignition back on or restarting the engine.
Saving lap time and starting a new lap
You can save up to 16 laps.
XPress button X while the timer is
running.
The intermediate time will be shown for
5 seconds.XPress button X within 5 seconds.
The intermediate time shown will be saved
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Activating RACE STARTXDepress the brake pedal with your left foot
and keep it depressed.XTurn the program mode selector dial
clockwise ( Y page 267) until the RS lamp
on the dial comes on.
The message RACE START Confirm:
Paddle UP Cancel: Paddle DOWN
appears in the multifunction display.
i When the activation conditions are not
fulfilled anymore, RACE START is canceled.
The message RACE START Canceled
appears in the multifunction display.
XTo cancel: Pull left steering wheel gearshift
control ( Y page 267).
or
XTo confirm: Pull right steering wheel
gearshift control ( Y page 267).
The message RACE START Available
Depress gas pedal. appears in the
multifunction display.
i If you do not depress the accelerator
pedal within a few seconds, RACE START is
canceled. The message RACE START Not
Possible See Operator’s Manual
appears in the multifunction display.
XDepress the accelerator pedal fully.
The engine speed increases.
The message RACE START Release
brake to start appears in the
multifunction display.
i If you do not release the brake pedal
within a few seconds, RACE START is
canceled. The message RACE START
Canceled appears in the multifunction
display.
XTake your foot off the brake pedal while
keeping the accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum
acceleration.
The message RACE START Active appears
in the multifunction display.
RACE START deactivates at a vehicle speed
of approximately 30 mph
(Canada: 50 km/h). The transmission
switches to program mode S+. ESC SPORT
remains switched on.
RACE START is canceled immediately if you
release the accelerator pedal while RACE
START is active or when the activation
conditions are not fulfilled anymore. The
message RACE START Not Possible See
Operator’s Manual appears in the
multifunction display.
i If RACE START is used repeatedly in a
short period of time, it is only available
again after having driven the vehicle a
certain distance.
Hill-start assist system
On uphill grades, the hill-start assist system
maintains the pressure in the brake system
for approximately 1 second after you have
released the brake pedal. Therefore, you can
start off smoothly without the vehicle moving
immediately after releasing the brake pedal.
GWarning!
The hill-start assist system is not designed to
function as a parking brake. It does not
prevent the vehicle from moving when parked
on an incline.
Always engage the electronic parking brake
in addition to shifting the transmission into
park position P.
XDepress the brake pedal.XShift the transmission into drive position
D or reverse gear R.XRelease the brake pedal.XCarefully depress the accelerator pedal.
The hill-start assist system is inactive
R when starting off on a level road or downhill
grades
R with the transmission in neutral position N
R with the electronic parking brake engaged
R if the ESC has switched off due to a
malfunction
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Climate control system
Control panel
Dual-zone automatic climate control
FunctionRecommendation/Notes:Temperature control, driver’s
sidei Set the temperature to 72‡
(22†).( Y page 300);Air distribution and air volume
(automatic mode)i Switch on the automatic
mode. The indicator lamp in
button à comes on.(Y page 300)=Climate control on/offi
Switch on/off the climate
control system.( Y page 299)?Ù on/off (USA only)(Y page 303)º Adopting driver’s side
settings for all zones (Canada
only)( Y page 303)AA/C cooling on/offi
Switch on/off the air
conditioning.( Y page 300)BFront defrosteri
Keep this setting selected
only until the windshield or the
side windows are clear again.( Y page 302)CAir recirculationi
Only use this function for a
short time, e.g. in a tunnel.
Otherwise, the windows can
fog up due to lack of fresh air.( Y page 303)DTemperature control, passenger
sidei Set the temperature to 72‡
(22†).( Y page 300)ERear window defroster(Y page 304)298Climate control systemControls in detail
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FunctionRecommendation/NotesFIncreasing air volume(Y page 302)GDecreasing air volume(Y page 302)HDisplayIAir distribution(Y page 302)Notes on climate control system
The climate control system is operational
whenever the engine is running. You can
operate the climate control system in either
the automatic or manual mode. The system
cools or heats the interior depending on the
selected interior temperature.
It can only function optimally when you are
driving with the windows closed.
Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and odors
are filtered out before outside air enters the
passenger compartment through the air
distribution system.GWarning!
Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)
may require replacement of the filter before
its scheduled replacement interval. A clogged
filter will reduce the air volume to the interior
and the windows could fog up, impairing
visibility and endangering you and others.
Have a clogged filter replaced as soon as
possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
The air conditioning will not engage (no
cooling) if the A/C mode ( Y page 300) is
deactivated.
GWarning!
Follow the recommended settings for heating
and cooling given on the following pages.
Otherwise the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you and
others.
XKeep the air intake grille in front of the
windshield free of snow and debris.Do not obstruct air flow by placing objects on
the air flow-through exhaust slots below the
rear window.
i If the vehicle interior is hot, ventilate the
interior before driving off, see “Summer
opening feature” (Y page 256). The climate
control will then adjust the interior
temperature to the set value much faster.
Deactivating the climate control
system
GWarning!
When the climate control system is
deactivated, the outside air supply and
circulation are also deactivated. Only choose
this setting for a short time. Otherwise the
windows could fog up, impairing visibility and
endangering you and others.
XDeactivating: Press button ^.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.XReactivating: Press button ^.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
or
XPress button Ã.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
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call. Failure to complete either of these
steps may result in a system that is not
activated.
If you have any questions regarding
activation, please call the Response Center
at 866-990-9007 (USA only) or
1-888-923-8367 (Canada only).
An emergency call is initiated automatically
following an accident in which the Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) or air bags have
deployed.
i An automatically initiated mbrace
emergency call cannot be canceled.
An emergency call can also be initiated
manually ( Y page 310).
Once the emergency call is in progress, the
indicator lamp in the SOS button will begin to
flash. The message Connecting Call
appears in the multifunction display and the
COMAND system is muted. When the
connection is established, the message
Call Connected appears in the
multifunction display.
All information relevant to the emergency,
such as the location of the vehicle
(determined by the GPS satellite location
system), vehicle model, identification number
and color are generated.
A voice connection between the Response
Center and the occupants of the vehicle will
be established automatically soon after the
emergency call has been initiated. The
Response Center will attempt to determine
the nature of the emergency more precisely,
provided they can speak to an occupant of
the vehicle.
i If no vehicle occupant responds,
emergency services will be sent to the
vehicle immediately.GWarning!
If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is
flashing continuously and there was no voice
connection to the Response Center
established, then the mbrace system could
not initiate an emergency call (e.g. the
relevant cellular phone network is not
available).
The message Call Failed appears in the
multifunction display for approximately
10 seconds.
Should this occur, assistance must be
summoned by other means.
Initiating an emergency call manually XBriefly press on cover : to open.XPress SOS button ; briefly.
The indicator lamp in SOS button ; will
flash until the emergency call is concluded.XWait for a voice connection to the
Response Center.XClose cover : after the emergency call is
concluded.GWarning!
If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the
vehicle (e.g. smoke or fire in the vehicle,
vehicle in a dangerous road location), please
do not wait for voice contact after you have
pressed the emergency button. Carefully
leave the vehicle and move to a safe location.
The Response Center will automatically
contact local emergency officials with the
vehicle’s approximate location if they receive
an automatic SOS signal and cannot make
voice contact with the vehicle occupants.
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XTerminating calls: Press button ~ on
the multifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the respective button for ending a
telephone call on the COMAND system.
Wrench button
XPress and hold wrench button : for longer
than 2 seconds.
A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside
Assistance representative will be initiated.
The indicator lamp in wrench button : will
flash while the call is in progress. The
message Connecting Call will appear in
the multifunction display and the COMAND
system is muted.
When the connection is established, the
message Call Connected appears in the
multifunction display. The mbrace system will
transmit data generating the vehicle
identification number, model, color and
location (subject to availability of cellular and
GPS signals).
i The COMAND system display indicates
that a mbrace call is in progress. While the
call is connected you can change to the
navigation menu by pressing the NAVI
button on the COMAND system. Spoken
commands are not available.
A voice connection between the Roadside
Assistance representative and the occupants
of the vehicle will be established.
XDescribe the nature of the need for
assistance.The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
representative will either dispatch a qualified
Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to tow
your vehicle to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. For services such as
labor and/or towing, charges may apply.
Refer to the Roadside Assistance brochure
for more information.
Sign and Drive services (USA only): Services
such as a jump start, a few gallons of fuel or
the replacement of a flat tire with the vehicle
spare wheel are obtainable at no charge.
i If the indicator lamp in wrench
button : is flashing continuously and
there was no voice connection to the
Response Center established, then the
mbrace system could not initiate a
Roadside Assistance call (e.g. the relevant
cellular phone network is not available).
The message Call Failed appears in the
multifunction display.XTerminating calls: Press button ~ on
the multifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the respective button for ending a
telephone call on the COMAND system.
Information button
XPress and hold Information button : for
longer than 2 seconds.
A call to the Response Center will be
initiated. The indicator lamp in Information
button : will flash while the call is in
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