2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS stop start

GWarning!
Do not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph
( 80 km/h). A TIREFIT repair is not designed to
operate at higher speeds.
The sticker must be attached on the
instrument cluster where it will be easily seen
by the driver.
Vehicle handling characteristics of a TIREFIT
repaired tire may change. Adapt your driving
accordingly.
XAfter driving for approximately 5 miles
(3 km) or 10 minutes, stop the vehicle and
check the tire inflation pressure using the
electric air pump.
i The TIREFIT sealing may impair the
function of the sensors in the tire. Proper
operating sensors are necessary to check
the tire inflation pressure with the
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System. When the sensors are not
operating properly, the measured tire
inflation pressure may be inaccurate or the
tire inflation pressure may not be displayed
at all. Error messages may appear.
Therefore, check and adjust the tire
inflation pressure with pressure gauge B
on the electric air pump.
GWarning!
If tire inflation pressure has fallen below
130 kPA (1.3 bar, 20 psi) do not continue to
drive the vehicle.
Park your vehicle safely away from the
roadway and contact the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or Roadside
Assistance.
Have the damaged tire replaced.
If the tire inflation pressure is at least 130 kPA
(1.3 bar, 20 psi), inflate or deflate the tire to
the correct tire inflation pressure (see Tire
and Loading Information placard on the
driver’s door B-pillar):XTo increase tire inflation pressure:
Switch on the electric air pump.XTo decrease tire inflation pressure:
Open vent screw C on air hose E.XDrive to the nearest qualified workshop,
e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center,
to have the damaged tire replaced.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible to obtain a new
TIREFIT kit.XBring used TIREFIT materials to an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
proper disposal.XReplace your TIREFIT container every
4 years. Replacement containers are
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Wheel change
Preparing the vehicle
XPark the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.XTurn the steering wheel so that the front
wheels are in a straight-ahead position.XEngage the electronic parking brake.XShift the transmission into park position P.XTurn off the engine.XKEYLESS-GO: Open the driver’s door (this
puts the starter switch in position 0, same
as with the SmartKey removed from the
starter switch). The driver’s door can then
be closed again. Open doors only when
conditions are safe to do so.
or
XRemove the SmartKey from the starter
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Fixing towing eye boltXScrew towing eye bolt ; clockwise into
threaded hole to its stop.XInsert wheel wrench into towing eye and
tighten towing eye bolt ; by turning it
clockwise.
Removing towing eye bolt
XLoosen towing eye bolt ; by turning it
counterclockwise.XUnscrew towing eye bolt ;.XReinstalling cover: Engage cover :
( Y page 415) at bottom and press at top.XStore the towing eye bolt ; and wheel
wrench back into the vehicle tool kit.
Towing with rear axle raised
! The vehicle may be towed only for
distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
When towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised, the wheels on the ground have to
move freely. Therefore follow the respective
steps below, after the rear axle being raised:
XSwitch on the hazard warning flasher
( Y page 252).XMake sure the transmission remains in
neutral position N. Observe instructions,
see “Shifting into neutral position N”
( Y page 263).!
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.
! Keep in mind that it is important for the
SmartKey to be left in starter switch with
the ignition switched off. As soon as the
SmartKey is removed from the starter
switch the transmission will shift to park
position P.
Towing with all wheels on the ground
GWarning!
When there is a malfunction in the brake
system, the vehicle must be towed using a tow
bar.
Before towing make sure the steering wheel
is unlocked and can be moved.
The vehicle must not be towed when the
power supply or the vehicle’s electrical
system are malfunctioning.
GWarning!
While the vehicle is being towed,
R the engine may turn off
R the electrical system may fail
R the battery voltage may drop too far.
All or any of this will block the rear axle.
This could cause an accident and injure you
and/or others.
! You must not use the KEYLESS-GO start/
stop button when towing the vehicle. Use
the SmartKey instead.
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Leave the engine running under all
circumstances.
Removing the SmartKey from the starter
switch or opening a door with the ignition
switched off will automatically shift the into
park position P.XStart the engine ( Y page 259).XWith the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal and keep it pressed.XShift the transmission into neutral position
N .XCheck the transmission position in the
instrument cluster ( Y page 265).XRelease the brake pedal.XIf engaged, release the electronic parking
brake.XSwitch on the hazard warning flasher
( Y page 252).XLeave the engine running throughout the
entire towing procedure.
! The vehicle may be towed only for
distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
! Make sure the electronic parking brake is
released. If the electronic parking brake is
malfunctioning, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
! While towing, check the temperature of
the transmission fluid via the control
system in the AMG menu. The transmission
fluid temperature may not rise above 248‡
(120†). Otherwise, the towing procedure
must be stopped immediately.
i While being towed with the hazard
warning flasher in use, use the combination
switch in the usual manner to signal turns.
Only the selected turn signal will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard
warning flasher will operate again.
Fuses
Introduction
The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to
switch off malfunctioning power circuits.
If a fuse is blown, the components and
systems secured by that fuse will stop
operating.
GWarning!
Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
with the specified amperage for the system in
question and do not attempt to repair or
bridge a blown fuse. Using other than
approved fuses or using repaired or bridged
fuses may cause an overload leading to a fire,
and/or cause damage to electrical
components and/or systems. Have the cause
determined and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
A blown fuse must be replaced by an
appropriate spare fuse (recognizable by its
color or the fuse rating given on the fuse) of
the amperage recommended in the fuse
chart. Any Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad
to advise you on this subject.
i In case of a blown fuse contact Roadside
Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have the
cause determined and rectified by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The fuse chart is located in the trunk with the
vehicle tool kit ( Y page 362). The fuse chart
explains the fuse allocation and fuse
amperages.
Before replacing fuses
XEngage the electronic parking brake.XMake sure the transmission is in park
position P.XSwitch off all electrical consumers.XTurn off the engine.Fuses417Practical hintsBA 197 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 27, en-UShereepeVersion: 3.0.3.52010-03-24T15:31:10+01:00 - Seite 417Z