2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG COUPE GT start stop button

vehicle enters the blind spot monitoring
range from behind or from the side. When you
overtake a vehicle, the warning only occurs if
the difference in speed is less than
7 mph(12 km/h).
The yellow indicator lamp goes out if reverse
gear is engaged. In this event, Blind Spot
Assist is no longer active.
The brightness of the indicator/warning
lamps is adjusted automatically according to
the ambient light.
Collision warning If a vehicle is detected in the monitoring range
of Blind Spot Assist and you switch on the
corresponding turn signal, a double warning
tone sounds. Red warning lamp 0043flashes. If
the turn signal remains on, vehicles detected
are indicated by the flashing of red warning
lamp 0043. There are no further warning tones.
Switching on Blind Spot Assist X
Make sure that Blind Spot Assist
(Y page 153) is activated in the on-board
computer.
X Ensure that key position 2has been
selected with the Start/Stop button.
Warning lamps 0043in the exterior mirrors
light up red for approximately
1.5 seconds and then turn yellow. Driving systems
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X
Press the 0076button to save the setting.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to increase
or decrease the brightness.
Activating/deactivating surround
lighting and exterior lighting delayed
switch-off
The Locator lighting
Locator lighting function allows you
to set whether the exterior lighting should
come on when it is dark:
R for 40 seconds after unlocking the vehicle
with the SmartKey
The exterior lighting switches off if you
open the driver’s door.
R for 15 seconds after switching off the
engine and closing the doors
If the engine is switched off and then none
of the doors are opened, or if an open door
is not closed, the exterior lighting goes out
after 60 seconds.
If you activate the Locator Lighting
Locator Lighting
function, the following light up:
R the parking lamps
R the low-beam headlamps
R the license plate lamp
R the surround lighting in the exterior mirrors
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
Settings
menu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Light
Light submenu.
X Press the 0076button to confirm.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Locator Lighting
Locator Lighting function.
You will see the selected setting: on onor
off
off.
X Press the 0076button to save the setting. Deactivating the delayed switch-off
temporarily:
X
Select key position 0with the Start/Stop
button before leaving the vehicle.
X Select key position 2and then key position
0 again with the Start/Stop button
The delayed switch-off is deactivated.
Delayed switch-off is reactivated the next
time you start the engine.
Activating/deactivating the interior
lighting delayed switch-off
If you select key position 0with the Start/
Stop button when the Light. Delay
Light. Delay
function is activated, the interior lighting
lights up for approximately 20 seconds if it is
dark.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
Settings
menu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Light Light submenu.
X Press the 0076button to confirm.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Interior lighting delay sw. off
Interior lighting delay sw. off
function.
You will see the selected setting: Enabled Enabled
or Disabled
Disabled .
X Press the 0076button to save the setting.
Vehicle
Activating/deactivating the automatic
door locking mechanism
If you select the Automatic Door Lock: Automatic Door Lock:
function, the vehicle is centrally locked above
a speed of around 9 mph(15 km/h).
i For further information on the automatic
locking feature, see (Y page 69).
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
Settings
menu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Vehicle Vehicle submenu.
X Press the 0076button to confirm. Displays and operation
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0043
Digital speedometer
0044 RACETIMER
0087 Lap
You can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or if key position 2is
selected with the Start/Stop button.
X To start: start the RACETIMER with 0076.
Displaying the intermediate time X
Press the 0059or0065 button to select
Interm. Time Interm. Time.
X Press 0076to confirm.
The intermediate time is displayed for five
seconds.
Starting a new lap
It is possible to store a maximum of sixteen
laps.
X Press 0076to confirm New Lap New Lap. 0043
RACETIMER
0044 Fastest lap time (best lap)
0087 Lap Stopping the RACETIMER
X Press the 0041button on the steering
wheel. X
Press 0076to confirm Yes
Yes.
If you stop the vehicle and select key position
1 with the Start/Stop button, the RACETIMER
interrupts timing. If you select key position
2 or 3with the Start/Stop button and then
press 0076to select START START, timing is
continued.
Resetting the current lap
X Stop the RACETIMER.
X Press the 0059or0065 button to select
Reset Lap Reset Lap .
X Press 0076to reset the lap time to "0".
Deleting all laps
If you switch off the engine, the RACETIMER
is reset to "0" after 30 seconds. All laps are
deleted.
You cannot delete individual stored laps. If
you have stopped 16 laps, the current lap
does not have to be reset.
X Reset the current lap.
X Press 0076to confirm Reset
Reset .
Reset Race Timer Reset Race Timer appears in the
multifunction display. 158
Displays and operationOn-boa
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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
Displays and operationOn-board compu
ter and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Depress Brake
Depress Brake
to Start Engine to Start Engine You cannot start the engine. The engine was switched off in
position
Dor R.
X Depress the brake pedal and start the engine. Door Open Door Open
Vehicle Not in 'P' 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.
X Shift the transmission to Pwith the button in the center console.
X Press the electric parking brake handle. Service Required Service Required
Do Do
Not
Not Shift
Shift Gears
Gears
Visit Dealer
Visit Dealer You cannot change gear due to a malfunction.
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission position
Dis selected:
X Do not switch off the engine.
X Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the
transmission from position D.
If transmission position R,Nor Pis selected:
X Make sure that the electric parking brake is applied.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it
(Y page 232).
X Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
If no transmission position and no drive program is displayed:
X Make sure that the electric parking brake is applied.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it
(Y page 232).
X Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service. Only Shift to 'P' Only Shift to 'P'
when Vehicle is when Vehicle is
Stationary Stationary The vehicle is moving.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Shift the transmission to Pwith the button in the center console. Reversing Reversing
Not
NotPoss.
Poss.
Service Required
Service Required The sub geartrain with the even gears has failed. You can no longer
engage reverse gear. The smoothness of the gear change is
restricted. The transmission is in emergency mode.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Displays and operation
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Example: Coupe
X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X To open: briefly press the middle of
cover 0043.
The stowage compartment opens.
X Press in cigarette lighter 0044.
Cigarette lighter 0044will pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot.
X To close: fold down cover 0043. 12 V sockets
Points to observe before use X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignition lock (Y page 113).
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
X
Open the glove box (Y page 196).
Lift up the cover of socket 0043.
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. Example: Coupe
X
To open: briefly press the middle of
cover 0043.
The stowage compartment opens.
X Lift up the cover of socket 0044.
X To close: fold down cover 0043.200
FeaturesSto
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pause retraction. The rear spoiler is then
extended again.
Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle. They could unintentionally retract the
extended rear spoiler. Someone could then
become trapped and seriously injured.
! Do not enter an automatic car wash with
the rear spoiler extended. Otherwise, the
rear spoiler may be damaged.
Only extend the rear spoiler in order to
clean it by hand. Retract it again when you
have finished cleaning it.
X Close the trunk lid.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X To extend: press button 0043.
The rear spoiler is extended.
Button 0043flashes until the rear spoiler has
extended and then lights up in red.
X To retract: press and hold button 0043until
the rear spoiler is completely retracted.
Button 0043flashes until the rear spoiler has
retracted and then goes out.
Rear Spoiler retracts manually
Rear Spoiler retracts manually
appears in the display.
i If you release button 0043while retracting
the rear spoiler, it extends again
automatically. Features
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Do not run the engine while programming the
integrated remote control. Inhalation of
exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All
exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO),
and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness
and possible death. All exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can
cause unconsciousness and possible death.
i Notes about the declaration of conformity
can be found here (Y page 21).
Programming the integrated garage
door opener on the rear-view mirror Programming buttons
G
WARNING
Only press the button on the integrated
garage door opener if there are no persons or
objects present within the sweep of the
garage door. Persons could otherwise be
injured as the door moves. Integrated garage door opener in the rear-view
mirror
Garage door remote control
0083is not part of
the integrated garage door opener.
X The first time before programming, clear
the integrated garage door opener memory
(Y page 211).
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button. X
Press and hold one of buttons 0044to0085 on
the integrated garage door opener.
After a short time, indicator lamp 0043starts
flashing yellow.
i Indicator lamp 0043lights up yellow as soon
as button 0044,0087or0085 is programmed for
the first time. If the selected button has
already been programmed, indicator
lamp 0043will only light up yellow after ten
seconds have elapsed.
X Release button 0044,0087or0085.
Indicator lamp 0043flashes yellow.
X Point garage door remote control 0083
towards buttons 0044to0085 on the rear-view
mirror at a distance of 2 to 8 inches (5 to
20 cm).
i The required distance between remote
control 0083and the integrated garage door
opener depends on the garage door drive
system. Several attempts might be
necessary. You should test every position
for at least 25 seconds before trying
another position.
X Press and hold button 0084on remote control
0083 until indicator lamp 0043lights up green.
If indicator lamp 0043lights up green or
flashes, then programming has been
successful.
X Release button 0084on remote control 0083for
the garage door drive system.
X If indicator lamp 0043lights up red: repeat
the programming procedure for the
corresponding button on the rear-view
mirror. When doing so, vary the distance
between remote control 0083and the rear-
view mirror.
i If the indicator lamp flashes green after
successful programming, the garage door
system is using a rolling code. After
programming, you must synchronize the
garage door opener integrated in the rear-
view mirror with the receiver of the garage
door system. Features
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