2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS alarm

1, 2, 3 ...
911 emergency call .......................... 152
911 emergency call system ............. 152
A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 61
Indicator lamp ................................ 389
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 371, 372
Accepting incoming calls ........... 84, 158
Accessory weight .............................. 345
Accidents ........................................... 260
Air bags ........................................... 45
Emergency calls (mbrace) .............. 309
Emergency calls (Tele Aid, Canada
only) ............................................... 309
Acoustic lock feedback .................... 286
Active partitions in USB devices ..... 197
Adaptive Brake .................................... 65
Additives Engine oil ....................................... 426
Gasoline ......................................... 427
Address book ..................................... 160
adding destinations to ...................146
creating new entries ......................161
deleting entries from .............155, 164
details ............................................ 164
dialing numbers from .....................165
downloading contents ...................166
editing entries ................................ 165
Home address ............................... 143
menu overview .............................. 161
navigating to destinations in ..........165
opening .......................................... 161
saving call list entries in ................157
searching ....................................... 162
selecting an entry ..........................161
voice control
with ....................... 166, 218, 227, 231
see My address (destination)
Address change ................................... 27
Address of destination (See also
Destinations) entering with voice commands ......213
home address ................................ 122
stopover destinations ....................124
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ................................................. 329
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 368
Air bags ................................................ 45
Emergency call upon deployment ..309
Front, driver and passenger .............47
Head ................................................ 49
Knee bags ........................................ 48
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 365
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 49
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 49, 396
Safety guidelines ............................. 46
Side impact ...................................... 48
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant ............................................. 426
Air distribution .................................. 302
Air filter .............................................. 384
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ............................ 345
Air recirculation mode ...................... 303
Air vents ............................................. 301
Air volume .......................................... 302
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) ...... 408
Alphabetical track selection ............ 196
Alternative Route function ............... 138
Alternator Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 368, 383
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
AMG button
SETUP ............................................ 270
AMG menu ......................................... 287
SETUP ............................................ 288
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-SPEED
Transmission ..................................... 263
Automatic shift program ................267
Gear range indicator ......................266
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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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On-board computersee Control system
One-touch gearshifting ..................... 267
Operating example .............................. 88
Operating safety .................................. 28
Orientation of map ............................ 108
Ornamental moldings, cleaning ....... 357
Outgoing calls see Calling
Overhead control panel ...................... 40
P
Paintwork, cleaning .......................... 355
Paintwork code ................................. 421
Panic alarm .......................................... 60
Parcel net ........................................... 304
Parking ............................................... 261
Parktronic system ..........................294
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors ..............247
Transmission position ....................265
Parktronic system
Cleaning system sensors ...............357
Malfunction .................................... 296
Minimum distance .........................295
Sensor range ................................. 294
Switching on/off ........................... 296
System sensors ............................. 294
Warning indicators .........................295
Partitions in USB devices ................. 197
Parts service ...................................... 420
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passcodes for Bluetooth phones ..... 150
Passenger front air bag ...................... 47
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 365
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ............................. 49, 396
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pausing playback
main audio ..................................... 186
main video ..................................... 203
PCMCIA memory card
ejecting .......................................... 183
loading ........................................... 181
Pedals ................................................. 349
Phone submenu ........................................ 152
switching to phone mode ..............152
see Telephone
Phone book ........................................ 153
adding entries ................................ 154
deleting from ................................. 155
dialing from ..................... 84, 154, 160
editing entries ................................ 155
selecting entry ............................... 153
voice control with .......................... 211
Phone calls
emergency ..................................... 152
lists of ............................................ 155
making ........................................... 159
see Calling
Phone menu ....................................... 152
Phone number search for POIs ........ 127
Picture format main video ..................................... 203
Picture settings for video
main system .................................. 203
Plastic parts, cleaning ...................... 359
Playback options iPods, MP3 players, and USB
devices .......................................... 197
Music Register ............................... 192
track sequence .............................. 189
Playing audio ..................................... 184
fast forward and reverse ................187
muting ............................................. 89
options for playback ......................189
selecting track ............................... 187
see Muting audio
see Selecting audio track
POI input
choosing a category ....................... 127
local area of destination ................126
vicinity of location .......................... 127
vicinity of specific location ............127
Points of interest (POIs)
adding stopover destination ..........124
selecting as destination .................126
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Center console
Upper part
FunctionPage:COMAND system72;Alarm system indicator
lamp
66
=Hazard warning flasher
switch
252
?Parktronic system
deactivation switch
296
FunctionPageASeat heating, passenger
side
245
BPassenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
49
CDual-zone automatic
climate control
298
DSeat heating, driver’s side24538Center consoleAt a glance
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Vehicle equipment ..............................44
Occupant safety .................................. 44
Panic alarm .......................................... 60
Driving safety systems .......................61
Anti-theft systems .............................. 6643Safety and securityBA 197 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 27, en-UShereepeVersion: 3.0.3.52010-03-24T15:31:10+01:00 - Seite 43

XGuide top tether strap ? according to the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.XSecurely fasten hook =, which is part of
top tether strap ?, to anchorage ring ;.
Make sure
R hook = is attached to anchorage ring ;
beyond the safety catch, as illustrated
R top tether strap ? is not twisted
Once hook = is attached, the child restraint
itself can be secured.
XInstall the child restraint system and
tighten top tether strap ? according to the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
After removing the child restraint system and
top tether strap ?:
XReinstall anchorage ring cover :.
Panic alarm
XActivating: Press and hold !
button : for at least 1 second.
An audible alarm and flashing exterior
lamps will operate.XDeactivating: Press ! button : again.
or
XPress the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
inside the vehicle.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the starter switch.
i USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case.
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The Trunk Wing remains extended as long as
the vehicle speed is above 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Once the vehicle speed is below 50 mph
(80 km/h), the Trunk Wing retracts
automatically. Trunk Wing switch : flashes
for as long as the Trunk Wing retracts. It goes
out when the Trunk Wing is fully retracted.
Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
Activating
XWith KEYLESS-GO: Turn off the engine and
open the driver’s door.
XWith SmartKey: Remove the SmartKey
from the starter switch.
Deactivating
XSwitch on the ignition.
iStarting the engine will also deactivate
the immobilizer.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started (yet the vehicle’s battery is
charged), the system is not operational.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
Anti-theft alarm system
Once the alarm system has been armed, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered when
someone opens
Ra door
Rthe trunk
Rthe hood
The alarm will stay on even if the activating
element, a door, for example, is closed
immediately.
The alarm system will also be triggered when
Rthe vehicle is opened with the mechanical
key
Ra door is opened from the inside
Rthe trunk is opened with the emergency
release button
To cancel the alarm after it has been
triggered, see “Canceling the alarm”
(Y page 67).
iIf the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace system initiates a
call to the Customer Assistance Center
automatically. The mbrace system will
initiate the call provided that
Ryou have subscribed to the mbrace
service
Rthe mbrace service has been activated
properly
Rthe necessary mobile phone, power
supply and GPS coverage are available
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XArming: Lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey.
The turn signal lamps flash three times and
an acoustic warning sounds three times to
indicate that the vehicle is locked. Indicator
lamp : flashes to indicate that the alarm
system is armed.
i If the turn signal lamps do not flash three
times and the acoustic warning does not
sound three times, a door or the trunk may
not be properly closed.
Close the respective element.
XDisarming: Unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey.
The turn signal lamps flash once and an
acoustic warning sounds once to indicate
that the alarm system is disarmed.
i Unless you open a door or the trunk within
approximately 40 seconds after unlocking
the vehicle:
R The vehicle will be locked again.
R The anti-theft alarm system will be
rearmed.
Canceling the alarm
To cancel the alarm, do one of the following:
XPress the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
The SmartKey must be inside the vehicle.
or
XPress button % or & on the
SmartKey.
or
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