2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG COUPE GT fuel

Fuel consumption also increases when
driving in cold weather, in stop-start traffic
and in hilly terrain.
Drinking and driving G
WARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and
judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal
accident are greatly increased when you drink
or take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or
taking drugs.
Emission control G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces
without sufficient ventilation.
Certain engine systems are designed to keep
the level of poisonous components in exhaust
fumes within legal limits.
These systems only work at peak efficiency if
they are serviced exactly in accordance with
the manufacturer's specifications. For this
reason, all work on the engine must be carried
out by qualified and authorized Mercedes-
Benz technicians.
The engine settings must not be changed
under any circumstances. Furthermore, all
specific service work must be carried out at
regular intervals and in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz service requirements. Details
can be found in the Maintenance Booklet. Braking
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface.
Downhill gradients !
On long and steep gradients, you must
reduce the load on the brakes by shifting
early to a lower gear. This allows you to take
advantage of the engine braking effect and
helps avoid overheating and excessive
wear of the brakes.
When you take advantage of the engine
braking effect, a drive wheel may not turn
for some time, e.g. on a slippery road
surface. This could cause damage to the
drive train. This type of damage is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty.
Heavy and light loads G
WARNING
If you rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, the braking system can overheat. This
increases the stopping distance and can even
cause the braking system to fail. There is a
risk of an accident.
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. Never
depress the brake pedal and the accelerator
pedal at the same time.
! Depressing the brake pedal constantly
results in excessive and premature wear to
the brake pads.
If the brakes have been subjected to a heavy
load, do not stop the vehicle immediately.
Drive on for a short while. This allows the
airflow to cool the brakes more quickly. Driving tips
131Driving and parking Z

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 22).Important safety notes
You will find an illustration of the instrument
cluster in the "At a glance" section
(Y page 27). G
WARNING
A driver's attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others,
selecting features through the multifunction
steering wheel should only be done by the
driver when traffic and road conditions permit
it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h ), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second. G
WARNING
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see
information about your driving conditions,
such as
R speed
R outside temperature
R warning/indicator lamps R
malfunction/warning messages
R failure of any systems
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, do so with added
caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible. G
WARNING
Malfunction and warning messages are only
indicated for certain systems and are
intentionally not very detailed. The
malfunction and warning messages are
simply a reminder with respect to the
operation of certain systems. They do not
replace the owner's and/or driver's
responsibility to maintain the vehicle's
operating safety. Have all required
maintenance and safety checks performed on
the vehicle. Bring the vehicle to an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to address the
malfunction and warning messages. Displays and operation
Engine oil temperature display
The engine oil temperature gauge is in the
instrument cluster on the right-hand side.
Under normal operating conditions, the
temperature may rise to 140 †.
The transmission fluid temperature and the
coolant temperature are displayed in the
AMG menu (Y page 157). Tachometer
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
! Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached. 146
Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays

0043
Selector lever position/shift range and
drive program
0044 Description field
0087 Menu bar
0085 Status line with time and outside
temperature
X To display menu bar 0087 0087:press the 0059
or 0065 button on the steering wheel. Menus and submenus
Menu overview Press the
0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to call up the menu bar and
select a menu.
Operating the on-board computer
(Y page 147).
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you can call up the following menus:
R Trip Trip menu (Y page 148)
R Navi
Navi menu (navigation instructions)
(Y page 149)
R Audio Audio menu (Y page 151)
R Tel Tel menu (telephone) (Y page 152)
R DriveAssist
DriveAssist menu (assistance)
(Y page 141)
R Service
Service menu (Ypage 153)
R Settings Settings menu (Ypage 153)
R AMG menu AMG menu (Ypage 157) Trip menu Standard display
X
Press and hold the 0041button on the
steering wheel until the Trip
Tripmenu with
trip odometer 0043and odometer 0044is
shown.
Trip computer "From Start" or "From
Reset"
The values in the From Start From Startsubmenu are
calculated from the start of a journey whilst
the values in the From Reset
From Reset submenu are
calculated from the last time the submenu
was reset.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Trip Tripmenu.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select
From Start
From Start orFrom Reset
From Reset . Example: trip computer "From Start"
0043
Distance
0044 Time
0087 Average speed
0085 Average fuel consumption
The From Start From Start trip computer is
automatically reset if:
R the ignition has been switched off for more
than four hours.
R 999 hours have been exceeded.
R 9,999 miles have been exceeded. 148
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The
From Reset
From Reset trip computer is
automatically reset if the value exceeds
9,999 hours or 99,999 miles.
Calling up the range
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Trip Tripmenu. X
Press 0063or0064 to select approximate
range 0043.
Approximate range 0043is calculated
according to current driving style and the
amount of fuel in the tank. If there is only a
small amount of fuel left in the fuel tank, the
display shows a vehicle being refueled 00A8
instead of range 0043.
Digital speedometer
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Trip
Trip menu.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select the
digital speedometer. 0043
Digital speedometer
Resetting values
You can reset the values of the following
functions:
R trip odometer
R trip computer "From start"
R trip computer "From reset" X
Press the 0059or0065 button to select the
Trip Trip menu.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select the
function that you wish to reset.
X Press 0076. Resetting the trip computer "From start" (example)
X
Press the 0064button to select Yes Yesand
press the 0076button to confirm.
Navigation system menu Displaying navigation instructions
In the
Navi Navimenu, the multifunction display
shows navigation instructions. You can find
further information in the separate COMAND
operating instructions.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Navi
Navi menu.
Route guidance inactive Example: direction of travel display
0043
Direction of travel
0044 Current road Displays and operation
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00B2
Check Engine Oil Check Engine Oil
Level Level
(Add 1
(Add 1 Liter)
Liter) The oil level is too low.
X
Check the oil level (Y page 215).
X If necessary, add engine oil.
X Have the engine checked for leaks if you need to add engine oil
more often than usual.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
www.mbusa.com (USA only).
! The oil level is too low. Avoid long journeys with too little engine
oil. There is a risk of engine damage.
The display messages and the corresponding symbol that
indicate that the oil level is too low must not be ignored. 00B2
Engine Oil Level Engine Oil Level
Too High Too High You have added too much engine oil. The engine or catalytic
converter may be damaged.
X
Siphon off excess engine oil until it is at the specified level.
Observe the legal requirements. 00B2
Engine Oil Level Engine Oil Level
Cannot Be Measured Cannot Be Measured The measuring system is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00B2
Engine Oil Engine Oil
Pressure Control Pressure Control
See Operator's See Operator's
Manual Manual The oil pressure sensor has reported a malfunction.
The oil pressure control is in emergency mode.
The engine lubrication is guaranteed.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00B2
Engine Oil Engine Oil
Pressure Stop Pressure Stop
Vehicle Turn Vehicle Turn
Engine Off Engine Off
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Check the engine oil level (Y page 215) and top up if necessary.
X If there are visible signs of oil loss from the vehicle, consult a
qualified specialist workshop. 00A8 There is only a small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. 00B6
Fuel Level Low Fuel Level Low The fuel level has fallen below the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. Displays and operation
175On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00B6
Gas Cap Loose Gas Cap Loose The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
X
Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed:
X Close the fuel filler cap.
If the fuel filler cap is correctly closed:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 009E
Replace Air Filter Replace Air Filter The air filter is dirty and must be replaced.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 003A
Check Fuel Filter Check Fuel Filter Vehicles with a diesel engine: there is water in the fuel filter. The
water must be drained off.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Driving systems
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Inoperative Inoperative Cruise control is defective.
A warning tone also sounds.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Cruise Control Cruise Control
--- mph --- mph A condition for activating cruise control has not been fulfilled.
You attempted to save a speed of less than 20 mph
(30 km/h).
X Activate ESP ®
(Y page 56).
X If the situation allows, drive faster than 20 mph (30 km/h) and
save the speed.
X Check the activation conditions for cruise control
(Y page 134). 176
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For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the system checked. Otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed
in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and
unnecessarily which could also result in injury.
Engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions 00B9
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 in emergency mode.
X Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop.
i In some states, you must visit a qualified specialist workshop
as soon as the yellow check engine warning lamp lights up. This
is due to the legal requirements in effect in these states. If in
doubt, check whether such legal regulations apply in the state
in which you are currently driving. 00B9
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.
X
Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop. 00E4
The 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.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Allow the engine to cool down. Displays and operation
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00E4
The red engine
oil temperature
warning lamp
comes on while
the engine is
running. The
engine oil
temperature is
not displayed. The engine control unit data transfer is malfunctioning.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00B5
The yellow
reserve fuel
warning lamp
lights up while
the engine is
running. The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. 00B5
The yellow
reserve fuel
warning lamp
flashes while the
engine is
running. The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
X
Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
X If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed: close the fuel filler
cap.
X If the fuel filler cap is closed: visit a qualified specialist
workshop. G
WARNING
Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the
engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the
engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of the
vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.
! If the coolant temperature exceeds 248 ‡(120 †) do not continue driving. The engine will
otherwise be damaged. 192
Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays