2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG ROADSTER high beam

Door control panelOverview .......................................... 33
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 159
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 71
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 64
Display message .................... 183, 185
Emergency locking ........................... 72
Emergency unlocking .......................71
Important safety notes ....................69
Opening (from inside) ......................70
Draft stop ............................................. 80
Drinking and driving ......................... 132
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program .................................... 122
Automatic ...................................... 124
Manual ........................................... 126
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........160
Drive program display ...................... 121
Driver's door see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................223
Symmetrical low beam ....................94
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads .................. 135
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......55
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 59
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............55
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution) ..................................... 59
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 56
ETS (Electronic Traction System) .....56
Important safety information ...........54
Overview .......................................... 54
Driving systems
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 138
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 143Cruise control ................................ 136
Display message ............................ 180
PARKTRONIC ................................. 139
Rear view camera .......................... 142
Driving tips
AMG ceramic high-performance
compound brake system ...............134
Brakes ........................................... 133
Break-in period .............................. 114
Downhill gradient ........................... 133
Drinking and driving .......................132
Driving abroad ................................. 94
Driving in winter ............................. 135
Driving on wet roads ......................135
Exhaust check ............................... 133
Fuel ................................................ 132
General .......................................... 132
Hydroplaning ................................. 135
Icy road surfaces ........................... 136
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 134
Pedals ............................................ 132
Snow chains .................................. 252
Symmetrical low beam ....................94
Wet road surface ........................... 133
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 154
DVD video (on-board computer) ...... 155
E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................159
Function/notes ................................ 88
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ............................. 89
Function/notes ................................ 88
Switching on/off ........................... 159
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution) Display message ............................ 165
Function/notes ................................ 59
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS
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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
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L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 161
License plate lamp Changing bulbs ................................ 99
Display message ............................ 175
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 159
Automatic headlamp mode ..............95
Display message ............................ 173
Driving abroad ................................. 94
Hazard warning lamps .....................96
High beam flasher ............................ 96
High-beam headlamps .....................96
Light switch ..................................... 94
Low-beam headlamps ......................95
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 157
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ......................95
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 158
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........158
Turn signals ..................................... 96
see Changing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 137
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 71
Emergency locking ........................... 72
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 70
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 159Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 174
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................... 94
Switching on/off .............................. 95
M
M+S tires ............................................ 252
Malfunction message see Display messages
Manual drive program ...................... 126
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 225
mbrace 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
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 65
Locking vehicle ................................ 72
Unlocking the driver's door ..............71
Memory card (audio) ......................... 154
Memory function ................................. 91
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 164
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............155
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 65
10Index

Warning and indicator lampsFunctionPage:ESP®192;Seat belt191=Brakes (USA only)J
Brakes (Canada only)?High-beam headlamps96ALow-beam headlamps95BTurn signal96CSRS193DCheck engineEABS192FunctionPageFEngine oil temperature148GTire pressure196HElectric parking brake (USA
only)! Electric parking brake
(Canada only)IReserve fuel195JSPORT handling mode58KESP ®
OFF5628Instrument clusterAt a glance

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).
Exterior lighting
Important safety notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you drive with the lights
switched on even during the daytime. In some
countries, operation of the headlamps varies
due to legal requirements and self-imposed
obligations.
Information about driving abroad
Converting to symmetrical low beam
when driving abroad: switch the headlamps
to symmetrical low beam in countries in
which traffic drives on the opposite side of the
road to the country where the vehicle is
registered. This prevents glare to oncoming
traffic. Symmetrical lights do not illuminate
as large an area of the edge of the road.
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, as close to the border
as possible before driving in these countries.
Converting to asymmetrical low beam
after returning: have the headlamps
converted back to asymmetrical low beam at
a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, as soon as
possible after crossing the border again.
Light switch
Operation1 WLeft-hand standing lamps2XRight-hand standing lamps3TParking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting4 ÃAutomatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps5 LLow-beam/high-beam headlamps
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and
the high-beam flasher are operated using the
combination switch ( Y page 96).
! Switch off the parking lamps and standing
lamps when you leave the vehicle. This
prevents the battery from discharging.
The exterior lighting (except the parking/
standing lamps) switches off automatically if
you:
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the SmartKey
in position 0.
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
XTurn the light switch to Ã.94Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

Low-beam headlampsXTo switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2 or start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L.
The L indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running lamps in Canada
The daytime running lamps function is
required by law in Canada. It cannot therefore
be deactivated.
XTurn the light switch to Ã.
With the engine running: depending on the
ambient light, the daytime running lamps or
the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary: if you move the selector lever from
a drive position to P, the daytime running
lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after
three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is
stationary and in high ambient light
brightness: if you turn the light switch
to T , the daytime running lamps and the
parking lamps are switched on.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to L, the manual settings take
precedence over the daytime running lamps.
Daytime running lamps in the USA
In the USA, the daytime running lamps are
deactivated upon delivery from the factory.
XTo activate the daytime running
lamps: activate the daytime running lampsfunction in the on-board computer
( Y page 157).XTurn the light switch to Ã.
With the engine running: depending on the
ambient light, the daytime running lamps or
the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to T or L , the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
Automatic headlamp mode
GWARNING
If the light switch is set to Ã, the low-beam
headlamps will not come on automatically if
it is foggy. This could endanger you and
others. Therefore, turn the light switch to
L in fog.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
XTo switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to Ã.
SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock:
the parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
With the engine running: depending on the
brightness of the ambient light, the daytime
running lamps 4
or the low-beam headlamps
are switched on or off automatically.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.4 Only if daytime running lamps have been activated via the on-board computer.Exterior lighting95Lights and windshield wipersZ

Combination switch
Turn signals:High-beam headlamps;Right turn signal=High-beam flasher?Left turn signalXTo indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ; or ?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.XTo indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow ; or ?.
High-beam headlamps
XTo switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2 or start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L or à .XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow :.
In the à position, the high-beam
headlamps are only switched on when it is
dark and the engine is running.The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the high-beam
headlamps are switched on.XTo switch off the high-beam
headlamps: move the combination switch
back to its normal position.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
High-beam flasher
XTo switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
ignition lock to position 1 or 2 or start the
engine.XPull the combination switch briefly in the
direction of arrow =.
Hazard warning lamps
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
R an air bag is deployed.
R the vehicle is slowed down rapidly from a
speed of over 45 mph (70 km/h) and comes
to a halt.
XTo switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
a turn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the
corresponding side of the vehicle will flash.XTo switch off the hazard warning
lamps: press button :.96Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

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