2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG ROADSTER glove box

Fuel tankCapacity ........................................ 280
Problem (malfunction) ...................129
Fuse box
Front-passenger footwell ...............247
Rear compartment .........................248
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 247
Before changing ............................. 247
Important safety notes ..................247
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................215
Notes ............................................. 212
Opening/closing the garage door ..215
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 213
Gasoline ............................................. 127
Gear indicator .................................... 121
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 276
Glove box ........................................... 200
H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 96
Head bags ............................................ 41
Headlamp cleaning system Notes ............................................. 284
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....221
Cleaning system (function) ..............97
Fogging up ....................................... 97
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) .......... 87
Heating see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 175
Switching on/off .............................. 96
Hill start assist .................................. 117
Hood Closing ........................................... 219
Display message ............................ 183
Opening ......................................... 218
Hydroplaning ..................................... 135
I
Ignition lock ....................................... 115
Immobilizer .......................................... 59
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 27
Settings ......................................... 157
Warning and indicator lamps ...........28
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 158
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting
Automatic control ............................ 97
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 159
Emergency lighting ..........................98
Manual control ................................. 98
Overview .......................................... 97
Reading lamp ................................... 97
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 232
Using ............................................. 237
Jump start (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 243
K
Key see SmartKey
KEYLESS-GO start function
Display message ............................ 185
Start/Stop button .......................... 115
Starting the engine ........................116
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 115
Kickdown ........................................... 122
Driving tips .................................... 122
Knee bag .............................................. 40
Index9

Notes ............................................. 222
Service messages ..........................222
Service menu (on-board computer) . 157
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 282
Capacities ...................................... 280
Coolant (engine) ............................ 283
Engine oil ....................................... 282
Fuel ................................................ 280
Important safety notes ..................278
Notes ............................................. 278
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 282
Washer fluid ................................... 284
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........160
On-board computer .......................157
Setting the air distribution ............... 107
Setting the airflow ............................ 108
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 160
Shift ranges ....................................... 125
Side impact air bag ............................. 40
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 176
Side windows Convenience closing feature ............77
Convenience opening feature ..........77
Important safety information ...........75
Opening/closing .............................. 76
Opening/closing (all) .......................77
Problem (malfunction) .....................77
SmartKey ............................................. 69
Changing the battery .......................66
Changing the programming .............65
Checking the battery .......................66
Convenience closing feature ............77
Convenience opening
feature ............................................. 77
Display message ............................ 185
Door central locking/unlocking .......64
Loss ................................................. 67
Mechanical key ................................ 65
Opening/closing soft top .................79
Problem (malfunction) .....................67
Starting the engine ........................116
Unlocking/locking vehicle ...............69
SmartKey positions
KEYLESS-GO start function ............115Snow chains ...................................... 252
Socket Glove box ....................................... 204
Sockets
Center console .............................. 204
Points to observe before use .........204
Soft top
Cleaning ......................................... 226
Display message ............................ 184
Important safety notes ....................78
Opening/closing (SmartKey) ...........79
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 78
Problem (malfunction) .....................82
Relocking ......................................... 80
wind screen ..................................... 80
Soft-top switch .................................... 78
Spare wheel see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 21
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer .................157
Digital ............................................ 152
In the Instrument cluster .................27
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 157
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating ...................58
Warning lamp ................................. 193
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 173
Introduction ..................................... 36
Warning lamp ................................. 193
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 176
Starting (engine) ................................ 116
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) .....................88
Button overview ............................... 29
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 149
Important safety notes ....................88Index13

Paddle shifters ............................... 123
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 91
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 161
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 201
Cup holders ................................... 202
Glove box ....................................... 200
Important safety information .........200
Parcel net ...................................... 201
Rear wall ........................................ 201
Stowage space
Center console .............................. 201
Center console (rear) .....................201
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 252
Sun visor ............................................ 202
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 158
Suspension tuning AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 138
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 109
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 59
T
Tachometer ........................................ 148
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 175
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Technical data ................................... 284
Notes ............................................. 276
Tires/wheels ................................. 272
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 209
Display message ............................ 173
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 209
Emergency call .............................. 206
Important safety notes ..................205
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............210
MB info call button ........................208
Remote vehicle locking ..................210
Roadside Assistance button ..........207
Search & Send ............................... 209
Self-test ......................................... 205
System .......................................... 205
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 155
Menu (on-board computer) ............155
Number from the phone book ........ 156
Redialing ........................................ 156
Rejecting/ending a call .................156
Temperature
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 160
Engine oil ....................................... 148
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 160
Outside temperature ...................... 149
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........59
Immobilizer ...................................... 59
Theft-deterrent systems
Tow-away alarm ............................... 60
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 161
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 233
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....257
Checking manually ........................256
Display message .................... 181, 183
Maximum ....................................... 256
Notes ............................................. 254
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................235
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................235
Recommended ............................... 253
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 257
Restarting ...................................... 259
Warning lamp ................................. 196
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................270
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................269
Bar (definition) ............................... 268
Characteristics .............................. 268
Checking ........................................ 251
Definition of terms .........................268
Direction of rotation ......................27214Index

Driver's air bag : deploys in front of the
steering wheel; front-passenger front air
bag ; deploys in front of and above the glove
box. They are deployed:
R in the event of certain frontal impacts
R if the system determines that air bag
deployment can offer additional protection
to that provided by the seat belt
R depending on whether the seat belt is being
used
R independently of other air bags in the
vehicle
If the vehicle overturns, the front air bags are
generally not deployed. If the system detects
high vehicle deceleration in a longitudinal
direction, the front air bags are deployed.
Your vehicle has adaptive, two-stage front air
bags. In the event of a collision, the air bag
control unit evaluates the vehicle
deceleration. When the first deployment
threshold is reached, the front air bag is filled
with enough propellant gas to reduce the risk
of injuries. The front air bag is fully deployed
if a second deployment threshold is exceeded
within a few milliseconds.
The deployment of the front-passenger front
air bag is also influenced by the weight
category of the front passenger, which is
determined by the Occupant Classification
System (OCS) ( Y page 42).
The front air bags are not deployed in
situations where a low impact severity is
predicted. You will then be protected by the
fastened seat belt.
The front-passenger front air bag will only
deploy if:
R the system, based on the OCS weight
sensor readings, detects that the front-
passenger seat is occupied.
R the 45 indicator lamp in the center
console is not lit.
R the air bag control unit predicts a high
impact severity.
Driver's/front-passenger knee bag
The driver and front-passenger knee bags
enhance the level of protection against:
R knee injuries
R thigh injuries
R lower leg injuries
Driver's knee bag : deploys below the
steering wheel. Front-passenger knee
bag ; deploys below the glove box. If the
system determines that deployment of the
knee bags can offer additional protection to
that provided by the seat belt in the event of
a frontal impact, the system will deploy them
together with the front air bags. The knee
bags operate best in conjunction with
correctly positioned and fastened seat belts.
Side impact air bags
GWARNING
The pressure sensors for side impact air bag
control are located in the doors. Do not
modify any components of the doors or door
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mode message appears in the multifunction
display.XTo deactivate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button :.
The M warning lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. ESP ®
is activated.
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Observe the "Important safety notes" section
( Y page 56).
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking.
GWARNING
If the EBD malfunctions, the brake system will
still function with full brake boost. However,
the rear wheels could lock up during
emergency braking situations, for example.
You could lose control of the vehicle and
cause an accident.
Adapt your driving style to the changed
driving characteristics.
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
Observe the "Important safety notes" section
( Y page 54).
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In
addition to the braking function, ADAPTIVE
BRAKE also features the hill start assist
function ( Y page 117). For further
information, see Driving tips ( Y page 133).
Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
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.XTo activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
engine off and open the driver's door.XTo activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.XTo deactivate: switch on the ignition.
i
The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R a door
R the trunk lid
R the hood
R Roadster: the glove box
R Roadster: a compartment in the center
console
R the vehicle with the mechanical key
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that has triggered it, for
example.
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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops ( Y page 21).
SmartKey
Key function
General notes
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 of the SmartKey.
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 of the SmartKey.
Locking and unlocking centrally
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the trunk lid
R the fuel filler flap
R the glove box
R the stowage/telephone compartment
under the armrest
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open a door locked from inside the vehicle
R start the vehicle using a key which has been
left in the vehicle
R release the parking brake
They could thereby endanger themselves and
others. Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle. Always take the key with you
when leaving the vehicle, even if you are only
leaving it for a short time.
:& To lock the vehicle;F To unlock the trunk lid=% To unlock the vehicle
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once.
When locking, they flash three times.
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Unlocking and opening doors from
inside
Coupe
You can only open a door from the inside if it
is unlocked.
The vehicle locks the doors automatically,
when you drive faster than 9 mph
(15 km/h).
The doors are automatically unlocked after a
journey if you switch off the engine.
! The doors swing upwards and out when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the vehicle.
XTo unlock the door manually: press
the % button of central locking =.
or
XPull locking knob : upwards.XTo open the door: pull handle ;.XSwing the door upwards as far as it will go.XTo close the door: pull the door down by
handle ?.XAllow the door to engage in the lower
position.XTo lock the door manually: press
the & button of central locking =.
or
XPush locking knob : downwards.
Roadster
You can open a door from inside the vehicle
even if it has been locked.
Only open the door when the traffic situation
permits.XPull door handle ;.
If the door is locked, locking knob : pops
up. The door is unlocked and can be
opened.
i When a door is opened, the side window
on that side opens slightly. When the door
is closed, the side window closes again.
! The side windows will not open/close if
the battery is discharged or if the side
windows have iced up. It will then not be
possible to close the door. Do not attempt
to force the door closed. You could
otherwise damage the door or the side
window.
Centrally locking and unlocking the
vehicle from the inside (Roadster)
You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle
from the inside. This feature may be useful if,
for example, you wish to unlock the front-
passenger door from the inside or lock the
vehicle before you pull away.
The central locking/unlocking button does
not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap.
The central locking/unlocking button does
not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap or the
stowage compartments, such as the glove
box.
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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops ( Y page 21).
Stowage areas
Stowage space
Important safety notes
GWARNING
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the trunk if possible.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident
Stowage compartments in the front
Glove box
XTo open: pull handle : and open glove box
flap ;.XTo close: fold glove box flap ; upwards
until it engages.
The glove box can be locked and unlocked
using the mechanical key, e.g. when leaving
your vehicle at a workshop.
XTo lock: insert the mechanical key into the
lock and turn it 90° clockwise to position
2 .XTo unlock: insert the mechanical key into
the lock and turn it 90° counter-clockwise
to position 1.
i
Roadster: the glove box can be locked
and unlocked centrally using the SmartKey
( Y page 64).
i Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
you will find an AUX IN jack or a Media
Interface installed in the glove box. A Media
Interface is a universal interface for
portable audio equipment, e.g. for an
iPod ®
or USB device (see the separate
COMAND operating instructions).
i There is a 12 V power socket located in
the glove box.
200Stowage areasStowage and features