2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG COUPE ignition

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions+
Insert KeyThe KEYLESS-GO start function is temporarily malfunctioning or
is defective. A warning tone also sounds.XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn it to the
desired position ( Y page 115).+
Take Your Key From
IgnitionThe SmartKey is in the ignition lock.XRemove the SmartKey.
Transmission
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsApply Brake to
Shift from
'P'You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to
position D, R or N without depressing the brake pedal.XDepress the brake pedal.Apply Brake
and Start Engine
to Disengage 'P'When the engine is switched off, it is not possible to shift out of
park position P.XDepress the brake pedal and start the engine.Start Engine
to Engage GearThe gear cannot be engaged when the engine is switched off.XDepress the brake pedal and start the engine.Depress Brake
to Start EngineYou cannot start the engine. The engine was switched off in
position D or R.XDepress the brake pedal and start the engine.Door Open Vehicle
Not in 'P'The driver's door is open and the transmission is in position R, N
or D.
A warning tone also sounds.XShift the transmission to P using the button on the center
console.XPress the electric parking brake handle.186Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays

EngineProblemPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions;The yellow
Check Engine
warning lamp
lights up while
the engine is
running.There may be a malfunction, for example:
R in the engine management
R in the fuel injection system
R in the exhaust system
R in the ignition system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may
be running in emergency mode.XHave the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop.
i In some states/provinces, you are required by law to
immediately visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as the
yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up. If in doubt, check
whether such legal regulations apply in the state/province in
which you are currently driving.
;The yellow
Check Engine
warning lamp
lights up while
the engine is
running. The
smoothness of
the gear change
is restricted.The sub geartrain with the odd gears has failed. The transmission
is in emergency mode.XHave the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop.çThe red engine
oil temperature
warning lamp
comes on while
the engine is
running. A
warning tone
also sounds.The engine oil temperature has exceeded 284 ‡ (140 †).
The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be damaged.XPull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.XAllow the engine to cool down.194Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays

Stowage compartment in the center
consoleXTo open: press down at the middle of the
marking on lid :.XTo close: fold down cover :.
i
Depending on the equipment installed,
your vehicle is equipped with an ashtray or
a stowage compartment.
Stowage compartment under the armrest
XTo open: press button : on the left or right
and slide the armrest in the direction of the
arrow.
The armrest engages in two different
detents.
i Roadster: the stowage compartment can
be locked and unlocked centrally using the
SmartKey ( Y page 64).
Stowage compartment in the rear center
consoleXPress button :.
The stowage compartment opens.
i In the stowage compartment, you will find
the ignition lock (Y page 115) and the trunk
lid emergency release ( Y page 75).
Stowage space in the rear
Stowage space on the rear wall between
the seats
:Ruffled pocket
Luggage nets
GWARNING
Parcel nets are intended for storing light-
weight items only, such as road maps, mail,
etc.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges, or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
parcel nets. In an accident, during hard
Stowage areas201Stowage and featuresZ

Vanity mirror in the sun visor
Mirror light : only functions if the sun visor
is clipped into retainer ; and mirror cover
A has been folded up.
Glare from the side
Coupe (example)
XFold down the sun visor.XPull the sun visor out of retainer ;.XSwing the sun visor to the side.XSlide the sun visor forwards and back as
required.
Ashtray
Ashtray in the cockpit
i You can remove the ashtray insert and
use the resulting compartment for
stowage.
! The stowage space under the ashtray is
not heat resistant. Before placing lit
cigarettes in the ashtray, make sure that
the ashtray is properly engaged. Otherwise,
the stowage space could be damaged.
Coupe (example)
XTo open: lightly press the center of
cover :.
The ashtray opens.XTo remove the insert: slide insert ;
forwards in the direction of the arrow.XRemove insert ;.XTo re-install the insert: place the insert
into the holder and press it in the opposite
direction of the arrow until it engages.XTo close: fold down cover :.
Cigarette lighter
GWARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. The children
could:
R injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
R be seriously or fatally injured through
excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold
R injure themselves or cause an accident with
vehicle equipment that can be operated
even if the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock or removed from the vehicle,
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such as seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment, or the memory function
If children open a door, they could injure other
persons or get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and the child could be burned on these
parts.GWARNING
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the
knob only.
Make sure any children traveling with you do
not injure themselves or start a fire with the
hot cigarette lighter.
Coupe (example)
XSelect key position 2 with the Start/Stop
button.XLightly press the center of cover :.
The ashtray opens.XPress in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ; will pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot.12 V sockets
Points to observe before use
The sockets can be used for accessories with
a maximum current draw of 180 W (15 A), e.g.
lamps or chargers for mobile phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
i You can also use the sockets when the
ignition is switched off. An emergency cut-
out ensures that the on-board voltage does
not drop too low. If the on-board voltage is
too low, the power to the sockets is
automatically cut. This ensures that there
is sufficient power to start the engine.
Socket in the glove box
XOpen the glove box ( Y page 200).
Lift up the cover of socket :.
Socket on the center console
!
If accessories are connected, make sure
that a maximum current draw of 15 A is not
exceeded. Otherwise, you will overload the
fuse.
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Coupe (example)
XTo open: lightly press the center of
cover :.
The stowage compartment opens.XLift up the cover of socket ;.XTo close: fold down cover :.
mbrace 12
Important safety notes
! A license agreement must exist in order
to activate the mbrace service. Ensure that
your system is activated and ready for use,
and press the ï MB Info call button to
register. If any of the steps mentioned is
not carried out, the system may not be
activated.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone
assistance services:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center under
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-888-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
Shortly after successfully registering with the
mbrace service, a user ID and password will
be sent to you by mail. You can use this
password to log in to the mbrace section
under "Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com 13
.
The mbrace system is available if:
R it has been activated and is operational.
R the corresponding mobile phone network
is available for transmitting data to the
Customer Center.
R a service subscription is available.
R the starter battery is sufficiently charged.
i Determining the location of the vehicle on
a map is only possible if there is sufficient
GPS reception and the vehicle position can
be forwarded to the Customer Center.
The mbrace system
The mbrace system provides various
services, e.g.:
R automatic and manual emergency call
R Roadside Assistance call
R MB Info call
To adjust the volume during an mbrace call,
proceed as follows:
XPress the W or X button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
XUse the volume controller of COMAND.
You can find further information and a
description of all available features under
"Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com 14
.
Self-diagnosis of the system
After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis.
12 The system is called TELE AID in Canada.
13 USA only.
14 USA only.Features205Stowage and featuresZ

Vehicle remote closing
If you forget to lock your vehicle but are no
longer in the vicinity of the vehicle, it can be
locked for you by the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be locked remotely up to four
days after the ignition was last switched off.
XContact the following service hotlines:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center under
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-888-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
You will be asked for your PIN.
The next time you are in your vehicle and
switch on the ignition, the Tele Aid Doors
Locked Remotely message appears in the
multifunction display.
Alternatively, the vehicle can also be locked
via the Internet or an iPhone in the "Owners
Online" section using your ID number and
password.
i The vehicle valet locking feature is
available when the relevant mobile phone
network is available and data connection is
possible.
Service for recovering a stolen vehicle
If your vehicle has been stolen:
XNotify the police.
The police will issue a numbered incident
report.XThis number will be forwarded to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center together with your PIN.
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center then attempts to locate the mbrace
system. The Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center contacts you and the
local law enforcement agency if the vehicle
is located. However, only the law
enforcement agency is informed of the
location of the vehicle.i If the anti-theft alarm system is active for
longer than 30 seconds, mbrace
automatically informs the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center.
Rear spoiler
The rear spoiler improves the handling of the
vehicle. It adapts the vehicle's aerodynamics
to the operating conditions, dependent on the
speed of the vehicle.
Coupe (example)
i If the vehicle is equipped with AMG
adaptive sport suspension system, the
button is in the switch strip above the air
conditioning control panel.
Only use button : to extend and retract the
rear spoiler manually for cleaning.
Button : is not used to operate the rear
spoiler.
If you are driving faster than 75 mph
(120 km/h), the rear spoiler automatically
extends. Button : flashes until the rear
spoiler has extended and then lights up in red.
If you then continue to drive no slower than
50 mph (80 km/h), the rear spoiler remains
extended. Button : remains lit in red.
If you then drive slower than 50 mph
(80 km/h), the rear spoiler retracts
automatically. Button : flashes until the rear
spoiler has retracted and then goes out.
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Problems with the rear spoilerProblemPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe rear spoiler stops
before reaching the
end position when
retracting manually.You have opened the trunk lid while manually retracting the rear
spoiler.XClose the trunk lid.
The rear spoiler extends or, if you press and hold the
button :, continues retracting.The rear spoiler stops
before reaching the
end position when
retracting/extending
manually.You have switched off the ignition.XSwitch on the ignition again.XPress button : to extend/retract the rear spoiler.
The rear spoiler extends/retracts.The rear spoiler cannot
be retracted again after
manually extending it.You have opened the trunk lid while manually extending the rear
spoiler.XClose the trunk lid.The rear spoiler does
not extend or retract
automatically.The rear spoiler's movement is blocked, e.g. by an object jammed
between the body and the rear spoiler.XRemove the object.Garage door opener
Important safety notes
The HomeLink ®
garage door opener
integrated in the rear-view mirror allows you
to operate up to three different door and gate
systems.
i Certain garage door drives are
incompatible with the integrated garage
door opener. If you experience difficulties
programming the integrated garage door
opener, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Service center.
Alternatively, you can call the following
telephone assistance services:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100
GWARNING
Before programming the integrated remote
control to a garage door opener or gate
operator, make sure people and objects are
out of the way of the device to prevent
potential harm or damage. When
programming a garage door opener, the door
moves up or down. When programming a gate
operator, the gate opens or closes.
Do not use the integrated remote control with
any garage door opener that lacks safety stop
and reverse features as required by U.S.
federal safety standards (this includes any
garage door opener model manufactured
before April 1, 1982). A garage door that
cannot detect an object - signaling the door
to stop and reverse - does not meet current
U.S. federal safety standards.
When programming a garage door opener,
park vehicle outside the garage.
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