2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG COUPE headlamp

The hazard warning lamps are deactivated
automatically if the vehicle returns to a speed
of over 6 mph (10 km/h) after a full
application of the brakes.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off.
Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is
operated ten times while the lights are on and
the engine is running ( Y page 99). When you
switch off the ignition, the automatic
headlamp cleaning system is reset and
counting is resumed from 0.
Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
XDrive with the headlamps switched on.
The level of moisture diminishes,
depending on the length of the journey and
the weather conditions (humidity and
temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
XHave the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Overhead control panel
:| Switches the automatic interior
lighting control on/off;p Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off=c Switches the interior lighting on/off?p Switches the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
Interior lighting control
Important notes
In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
except for when the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
Automatic interior lighting control
XTo switch on/off: press the | button.
When the automatic interior lighting
control is activated, the button is flush with
the overhead control panel.
The interior lighting automatically switches
on if you:
R unlock the vehicle
R open a door
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
The interior light is activated for a short while
when the SmartKey is removed from the
Interior lighting97Lights and windshield wipersZ

ignition lock. You can activate this delayed
switch-off using the on-board computer
( Y page 159).
Manual interior lighting controlXTo switch the interior lighting on/off:
press the c button.XTo switch the reading lamps on/off:
press the p button.
Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
XTo switch off the crash-responsive
emergency lighting: press the hazard
warning lamp button.
or
XLock and then unlock the vehicle using the
key.
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
Xenon bulbs
If your vehicle is equipped with Xenon bulbs,
you can recognize this by the following: the
cone of light from the Xenon bulbs moves
from the top to the bottom and back again
when you start the engine. For this to be
observed, the lights must be switched on
before starting the engine.
GDANGER
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You could
get an electric shock and be seriously or even
fatally injured if you touch the electric
contacts on Xenon bulbs. Therefore, never
remove the cover from Xenon bulbs.
Do not change Xenon bulbs yourself, but have
them replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop which has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this
purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-related systems must be carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Other bulbs
There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs
that you cannot replace. Replace only the
bulbs listed ( Y page 99). Have the bulbs that
you cannot replace yourself changed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this
purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-related systems must be carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance changing bulbs,
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs with
your bare hands. Even minor contamination
can burn into the glass surface and reduce
the service life of the bulbs. Always use a lint-
free cloth or only touch the base of the bulb
when installing.
Only use bulbs of the correct type.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult
a qualified specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
GWARNING
Bulbs and lamps can be very hot. You should
therefore allow them to cool down before you
change them. Otherwise, you could be burned
if you touch them.
98Replacing bulbsLights and windshield wipers

If you have activated the Daytime Running
Lights function and the light switch is in the
à or c position, the daytime running
lamps are switched on automatically when
the engine is running. If it is dark, the low-
beam headlamps switch on automatically.
In the dark, the following also light up:
R the low-beam headlamps
R the standing lamps
R the tail lamps
R the license plate lamp
R the side marker lampsXPress the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
LIGHTS submenu.XPress the a button to confirm.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Daytime Running Lights function.
You will see the selected setting: Enabled
or Disabled .XPress the a button to save the setting.
Setting the brightness for the display and
switches
You can use the Brightness display/
switches function to set the brightness of
the multifunction display and the switches in
the vehicle.
XPress the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Light submenu.XPress the a button to confirm.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Brightness Display/Switches:
function.
You see the selected setting Level with a
value of between 0 and 100.XPress the a button to save the setting.XPress the : or 9 button to increase
or decrease the brightness.
Activating/deactivating surround
lighting and exterior lighting delayed
switch-off
The Locator lighting function allows you
to set whether the exterior lighting should
come on when it is dark:
R for 40 seconds after unlocking the vehicle
with the SmartKey
The exterior lighting switches off if you
open the driver’s door.
R for 15 seconds after switching off the
engine and closing the doors
If the engine is switched off and then none
of the doors are opened, or if an open door
is not closed, the exterior lighting goes out
after 60 seconds.
If you activate the Locator Lighting
function, the following light up:
R the parking lamps
R the low-beam headlamps
R the license plate lamp
R the surround lighting in the exterior mirrors
XPress the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Light submenu.XPress the a button to confirm.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Locator Lighting function.
You will see the selected setting: on or
off .XPress the a button to save the setting.158Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutionsb
Check Left Low Beam
or
Check Right Low
BeamThe left or right-hand low-beam headlamp does not light up. In
addition, the low-beam headlamp is also inoperative.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Auto Lamp Function
InoperativeThe light sensor is defective.
USA only:XSwitch off the daytime running lamps in the on-board computer
( Y page 157).XSwitch the lights on and off using the light switch.b
Check Rear Left
Turn Signal
or
Check Rear Right
Turn SignalThe LEDs in the rear left or right-hand indicator lamp do not light
up.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Check Left Mirror Turn
Signal
or
Check Right Mirror
Turn SignalNone of the LEDs in the left or right-hand exterior mirrors light up.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Check Front Left
Turn Signal
or
Check Front Right
Turn SignalThe LEDs in the front left or right-hand indicator lamp do not light
up.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Check Center Brake
LampNone of the LEDs in the high-mounted brake lamp light up.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.174Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutionsb
Check Left Brake
Lamp
or
Check Right Brake
LampThe left or right-hand brake light LEDs do not light up.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Check Left Tail
Lamp
or
Check Right Tail
LampThe left or right-hand tail lamp LEDs do not light up.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Check Left High
Beam
or
Check Right High
BeamThe left or right-hand high-beam headlamp does not light up.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Check Left License
Plate Lamp
or
Check Right
License Plate LampThe left or right-hand license plate lamp does not light up.XReplace the bulb ( Y page 99).b
Backup lightNone of the LEDs in the backup lamp light up.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Left daytime
running lamp
or
Right daytime
running lampThe LEDs in the left or right-hand daytime running lamp do not
light up. As a result, the corresponding side/standing lamp has
failed.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.Displays and operation175On-board computer and displaysZ

XSlowly turn cap : half a turn counter-
clockwise and allow excess pressure to
escape.XTurn cap : further counter-clockwise and
remove it.
If the coolant is at the level of the marker
bar in the filler neck when cold, there is
enough coolant in coolant expansion
tank ;.
If the coolant is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) above the marker bar in the filler
neck when warm, there is enough coolant
in coolant expansion tank ;.XIf necessary, add coolant that has been
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.XReplace cap : and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go.
You will find further information about coolant
in the "Technical data" section
( Y page 283).
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system
The washer fluid reservoir is used for both the
windshield washer system and the headlamp
cleaning system.
i Vehicle components and their service
products must match. You should,
therefore, only use products that have been
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on tested and approved
products can be obtained at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
GWARNING
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly
flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/
antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may
ignite and burn. You could be seriously
burned.
! At temperatures below freezing: always
fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mix of
water and windshield washer concentrate
(e.g. MB WinterFit). There is otherwise a
risk of damaging the windshield washer
system/headlamp cleaning system.
! Only use washer fluid concentrate which
is suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable
washer fluid concentrate could damage the
plastic lenses of the headlamps.
! Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to
the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
i Add windshield washer concentrate, e.g.
MB SummerFit, to the washer fluid all year
round.
XMix the windshield washer fluid in a
container beforehand.XAt temperatures above freezing: fill the
washer fluid reservoir with a mix of water
and windshield washer concentrate (e.g.
MB SummerFit).XAt temperatures below freezing: fill the
washer fluid reservoir with a mix of water
and windshield washer concentrate (e.g.
MB WinterFit). Adapt the mixing ratio to theEngine compartment221Maintenance and careZ

Filling capacitiesCapacityFuel, coolant, lubricants,
etc.Engine oil and filter8.43 US qt (7.98 l)Approved engine oilsAMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-
speed sports
transmission, hydraulic
chamber7.4 US qt (7.0 l)
+ 0.85 US qt (0.8 l) for oil
cooler and hose lines at the
first fillingShell DCT F.3AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-
speed sports
transmission, gear set,
drive set and differential
chamber3.06 US qt (2.9 l)
+ 0.87 US qt (0.82 l) for oil
cooler and hose lines at the
first fillingShell GL.5Power steering1.26 US qt (1.2 l)Chevron Texaco CHF 9109Brake systemApproximately 0.53 US qt
(0.5 l)MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)Cooling systemApproximately 11.6 US qt
(11.0 l)MB 325.0 corrosion
inhibitor/antifreeze agentTank capacity22.5 US gal (85.0 l)Premium-grade unleaded
gasoline (at least 91 octane,
average value between
96 RON/86 MON)ReserveApproximately 3.7 US gal
(14.0 l)Automatic climate control—Refrigerant R134a and
special PAG lubricant (never
R 12)Windshield/headlamp
cleaning system6.3 US qt (6.0 l)MB windshield washer
concentrate 20
(Y page 284)
Mixing ratio for washer fluid
( Y page 284)Fuel
Important safety notesGWARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious
personal injury.
Never allow sparks, flames or smoking
materials near gasoline.
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid
inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing
contact.20 Mixed with water or premixed washer fluid with antifreeze protection.280Service products and filling capacitiesTechnical data

The water in the engine cooling system must
meet minimum requirements, which are
usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If
you are unsure about the water quality,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Windshield/headlamp cleaning
system
GWARNING
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly
flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/
antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may
ignite and burn. You could be seriously
burned.
Use MB SummerFit windshield washer
concentrate at temperatures above freezing:
XMix 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts
water (1.34 fl oz[40 ml] to 1 gal[4.0 l]
water).
Use freely available premixed windshield
washer concentrate at temperatures below
freezing:
XMix 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts
windshield washer concentrate
(1.34 fl oz[40 ml] to 1 gal[4.0 l] windshield
washer concentrate).
Vehicle data, Coupe
The data stated here specifically refers to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
Vehicle dimensionsVehicle length182.7 in (4640 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors81.7 in (2075 mm)Vehicle height49.7 in (1262 mm)Vehicle dimensionsWheelbase105.5 in (2680 mm)Front track66.2 in (1682 mm)Rear track65.0 in (1651 mm)Ground clearance3.9 in (99 mm)Turning circle39.0 ft (11.9 m)Vehicle weightMaximum trunk
load137 lb (62 kg)
Vehicle data, Roadster
The data stated here specifically refers to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
Vehicle dimensionsVehicle length182.7 in (4640 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors81.7 in (2075 mm)Vehicle height49.6 in (1261 mm)Wheelbase105.5 in (2680 mm)Front track66.2 in (1682 mm)Rear track65.0 in (1651 mm)Ground clearance3.9 in (99 mm)Turning circle39.0 ft (11.9 m)Vehicle weightMaximum trunk
load137 lb (62 kg)284Vehicle data, RoadsterTechnical data