2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG COUPE GT parking brake

vehicle's speed to the last speed stored
after you have finished overtaking.
Making adjustments in 1 mph
increments X
Briefly press the cruise control lever to the
pressure point, up 0043for a higher speed or
down 0044for a lower speed.
The last speed stored is increased or
reduced.
Making adjustments in 10 mph
increments X
Briefly press the cruise control lever
beyond the pressure point, up 0043for a
higher speed or down 0044for a lower speed.
The last speed stored is increased or
reduced.
Deactivating cruise control There are several ways to deactivate cruise
control:
X Briefly press the cruise control lever
forwards 0087.
or
X Brake.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated if:
R you press the electric parking brake
handle.
R you are driving below 20 mph (30 km/h).
R ESP ®
intervenes or you deactivate ESP ®
.
R you shift the transmission to Nwhile the
vehicle is in motion.
If cruise control is deactivated, you will hear
a warning tone. The "Cruise control off Cruise control off"
message is displayed in the multifunction
display for approximately five seconds.
i The last speed stored is cleared when you
switch off the engine. AMG adaptive sport suspension
system
General notes The electronically controlled damping system
works continuously. This improves driving
safety and ride comfort.
The damping is tuned individually to each
wheel and depends on:
R your driving style, e.g. sporty
R the road surface condition, e.g. bumps
R your individual selection of Sport, Sport +
or Comfort
If you select Comfort or Sport + mode and
restart the engine, the mode reverts to Sport.
i GT model: you can only choose between
Sport and Sport + modes. If you select
Sport + mode and restart the engine, the
mode reverts to Sport. Sport mode
The firmer suspension tuning in Sport mode
ensures even better contact with the road.
Select this mode when employing a sporty
driving style, e.g. on winding country roads.
X
Press button 0043once.
Indicator lamp 0085lights up. You have
selected Sport mode.
The AMG Ride Control SPORT AMG Ride Control SPORT message
appears in the multifunction display.
i GT model: Sport mode is the standard
setting. Indicator lamp 0085cannot be
switched off. 136
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Sport + mode
The very firm setting of the suspension tuning
in Sport + mode ensures the best possible
contact with the road. Select this mode only
when driving on race circuits.
If indicator lamps 0087and 0085are off:
X Press button 0043twice.
Indicator lamps 0087and 0085light up. You
have selected Sport + mode.
The AMG
AMG Ride Ride Control
Control SPORT +
SPORT +message
appears in the multifunction display.
If indicator lamp 0085lights up:
X Press button 0043once.
Second indicator lamp 0087lights up. You
have selected Sport + mode.
The AMG
AMG Ride Ride Control
Control SPORT +
SPORT +message
appears in the multifunction display.
Comfort mode i
GT model: Comfort mode is unavailable.
In comfort mode, the driving characteristics
of your vehicle are more comfortable. Select
this mode if you favor a more comfortable
driving style, but also when driving fast on
straight roads, e.g. freeways.
X Press button 0043repeatedly until indicator
lamps 0087and 0085go out.
You have selected Comfort mode.
The AMG Ride Control COMFORT AMG Ride Control COMFORT
message appears in the multifunction
display.
Storing and calling up settings Once the suspension tuning and drive
program have been selected, you can store
and call up your settings using AMG
button 0044.
X To store: press AMG button 0044until you
hear a tone. X
To call up: press AMG button 0044.
The stored suspension tuning and drive
program are selected.
X To display: briefly press AMG button 0044.
Your selection appears in the multifunction
display. PARKTRONIC
Important safety notes PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with
ultrasonic sensors. It indicates visually and
audibly the distance between your vehicle
and an object.
PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering, parking
and exiting a parking space. When
maneuvering, parking or pulling out of a
parking space, make sure that there are no
persons, animals or objects in the area in
which you are maneuvering.
!
When parking, pay particular attention to
objects above or below the sensors, such
as flower pots or trailer drawbars.
PARKTRONIC does not detect such objects
when they are in the immediate vicinity of
the vehicle. You could damage the vehicle
or the objects.
The sensors may not detect snow and other
objects that absorb ultrasonic waves.
Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic
car wash, the compressed-air brakes on a
truck or a pneumatic drill could cause
PARKTRONIC to malfunction.
PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on
uneven terrain.
PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when
you:
R switch on the ignition
R release the electric parking brake Driving systems
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Warning display for the front area
0043
Left-hand side of the vehicle
0044 Right-hand side of the vehicle
0087 Segments showing operational readiness
The warning display for each side of the
vehicle is divided into five yellow and two red
segments. PARKTRONIC is operational if
yellow segments showing operational
readiness 0087light up.
The selector lever position determines which
warning display is active while the engine is
running: Transmission
position Warning display
D
Front area activated
R
or N Rear and front areas
activated
P
No areas activated
One or more segments light up as the vehicle
approaches an obstacle, depending on the
vehicle's distance from the obstacle.
From the:
R sixth segment onwards, you will hear an
intermittent warning tone for
approximately two seconds.
R seventh segment onwards, you will hear a
warning tone for approximately two
seconds. This indicates that you have now
reached the minimum distance. Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC
0043
Indicator lamp
0044 To deactivate/activate PARKTRONIC
If indicator lamp 0043lights up, PARKTRONIC is
deactivated.
i PARKTRONIC is automatically activated
when you switch on the ignition and release
the parking brake. Driving systems
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0027(USA
only)
004D(Canada
only)
EBR, ABS, ESC EBR, ABS, ESC
Inoperative See Inoperative See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP
®
, BAS and hill
start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction. In addition, the
0089, 00BBand0025 warning lamps light up in the instrument
cluster and a warning tone sounds.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
G WARNING
If EBD and ABS are malfunctioning, the rear wheels in particular
could lock under braking. If ABS is deactivated due to a
malfunction, BAS and ESP ®
are also deactivated. There is an
increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 0049(USA
only)
0024(Canada
only)
Please Release Please Release
Parking Brake Parking Brake 0024
The indicator lamp (red) flashes and a warning tone sounds.
You are driving with the electric parking brake applied.
X Release the electric parking brake.
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0024
The indicator lamp (red) flashes, the warning lamp (yellow)
lights up and a warning tone sounds.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning and the braking effect
is restricted.
While the vehicle is in motion:
X Release the electric parking brake handle.
While the vehicle is stationary:
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Release the electric parking brake.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Shift the transmission to Pwith the button in the center console.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0024
The indicator lamp (red) flashes and a warning tone sounds.
You are making an emergency stop using the electric parking
brake.
X After the emergency stop: release the electric parking brake
lever. 162
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0049(USA
only)
0024(Canada
only)
Parking Brake See Parking Brake See
Oper. Manual Oper. Manual 0024
The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. Additionally the
indicator lamp (red) lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
X Pull the electric parking brake handle.
or
X Pull away carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
To apply:
X Switch the ignition off.
X Pull the electric parking brake lever for at least ten seconds,
until the display message disappears.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Shift the transmission to Pwith the button in the center console.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0024
The indicator lamp (red) flashes.
The power supply for the electric parking brake was interrupted.
X Pull the electric parking brake handle.
or
X Pull away carefully.
or
X Pull the electric parking brake handle until the display message
disappears. 0024
The indicator lamp (red) flashes and the warning lamp
(yellow) lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Engage or release the electric parking brake.
or
X Pull away carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Displays and operation
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0024
The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition, the indicator
lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the electric parking
brake has been engaged or released. It then goes out or remains
lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of
overvoltage or undervoltage.
X Pull away carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
If there is overvoltage or undervoltage:
X Remove the cause for the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. by
charging the battery or restarting the engine.
X Switch the ignition off and on, and then engage or release the
electric parking brake.
If this does not release the electric parking brake:
X Do not drive on.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0024
The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition, the indicator
lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the electric parking
brake has been engaged or released. It then goes out or remains
lit.
The electric parking brake has overheated.
X Allow the vehicle to cool down. Do not engage or release the
electric parking brake during this time.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.
X When the vehicle has cooled down: switch the ignition off and
on again, then engage or release the electric parking brake. 0049(USA
only)
0024(Canada
only)
Parking Brake Parking Brake
Inoperative Inoperative 0024
The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition, the indicator
lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the electric parking
brake has been engaged or released. It then goes out or remains
lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
X Switch the ignition off and on, and then engage the electric
parking brake.
If it is not possible to engage the electric parking brake:
X Shift the transmission to Pwith the button in the center console.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 164
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0049(USA
only)
0024(Canada
only)
Turn On the Turn On the
Ignition to Ignition to
Release the Release the
Parking Brake Parking Brake 0024
The indicator lamp (red) flashes.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the
ignition was switched off.
X Switch on the ignition. 0049(USA
only)
004D(Canada
only)
Check Brake Fluid Check Brake Fluid
Level Level There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. In
addition, the
004Dindicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up and a warning tone sounds.
G WARNING
Driving with the message Check Brake Fluid Level Check Brake Fluid Level displayed
can result in an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction. 0026
Check Brake Pad Check Brake Pad
Wear Wear The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
Driving with the message Check CheckBrake
BrakeFluid
FluidLevel
Leveldisplayed can result in an accident. Have
your brake system checked immediately.
Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can
result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. You can be
seriously burned. Displays and operation
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Safety systems
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00E5
ESC Inoperative ESC Inoperative
See Operator's See Operator's
Manual Manual ESP
®
, BAS and hill start assist are unavailable due to a
malfunction. In addition, the 0089and00BB warning lamps light
up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
If ESP ®
and BAS are deactivated, the danger of skidding and having
an accident increases.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00E5
ESC Currently ESC Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual ESP
®
, BAS and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable. The
self-diagnosis function might not be complete, for example. The
brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. In addition, the 0089and00BB warning
lamps light up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
If ESP ®
and BAS are deactivated, the danger of skidding and having
an accident increases.
X Carefully drive a short distance making slight steering
movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h) until the display
message disappears. Front Passenger Front Passenger
Airbag Enabled Airbag Enabled
See Operator's See Operator's
Manual Manual The front-passenger air bag and front-passenger knee bag are
enabled during the journey, even though:
R
a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the
system's weight threshold is located on the front-passenger
seat.
R the front-passenger seat is unoccupied.
The system may detect objects or forces applying additional
weight on the seat.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Switch the ignition off.
X Open the front-passenger door.
X Remove the child and the child restraint system from the front-
passenger seat. 166
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