2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG COUPE headlamp

The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
R
an air bag is deployed
R the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of more than 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes to a standstill.
X To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button 0043.
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.
X To switch off the hazard warning
lamps: press button 0043.
The hazard warning lamps switch off
automatically if the vehicle exceeds a speed
of 6 mph(10 km/h) again after a full brake
application.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off. Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is
operated five times (Y page 97) while the
lights are on and the engine is running. When
you switch off the ignition, the automatic
headlamp cleaning system is reset and
counting is resumed from 0. Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
X Drive with the headlamps switched on.
The level of moisture diminishes,
depending on the length of the journey and
the weather conditions (humidity and
temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Overhead control panel
0043
0033 Switches the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
0044 003D Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
0087 004A Switches the interior lighting on/off
0085 003D Switches the left-hand reading lamp
on/off Interior lighting control
General notes In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
unless the SmartKey is in position
2in the
ignition lock.
Automatic interior lighting control X
To activate/deactivate: press the0033
button.
When the automatic interior lighting
control is activated, the button is flush with
the overhead control panel.
The interior lighting automatically switches
on if you:
R unlock the vehicle
R open a door
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock Interior lighting
95Lights and windshield wipers Z

The interior light is activated for a short while
when the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock. You can activate this delayed
switch-off using the on-board computer
(Y page 155).
Manual interior lighting control X
To switch the interior lighting on/off:
press the 004Abutton.
X To switch the reading lamps on/off:
press the 003Dbutton. Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
X To switch off the crash-responsive
emergency lighting: press the hazard
warning lamp button.
or
X Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the
key. Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
Xenon bulbs G
DANGER
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You can get
an electric shock if you remove the cover of
the Xenon bulb and touch the electrical
contacts. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Never touch the parts or the electrical
contacts of the Xenon bulb. Always have work
on the Xenon bulbs carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
If your vehicle is equipped with Xenon bulbs,
you can recognize this by the following: the
cone of light from the Xenon bulbs moves
from the top to the bottom and back again
when you start the engine. For this to be observed, the lights must be switched on
before starting the engine.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Other bulbs
G
WARNING
Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very hot
when operating. If you change a bulb, you
could burn yourself on these components.
There is a risk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down before
changing a bulb.
There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs
that you cannot replace. Replace only the
bulbs listed (Y page 97). Have the bulbs that
you cannot replace yourself changed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance changing bulbs,
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs with
your bare hands. Even minor contamination
can burn into the glass surface and reduce
the service life of the bulbs. Always use a lint-
free cloth or only touch the base of the bulb
when installing.
Only use bulbs of the correct type.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult
a qualified specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly. Changing the front bulbs
You cannot replace the bulbs at the front
yourself. Contact a qualified specialist
workshop which has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that 96
Replacing bulbsLights and windshield wipers

R
the digital speedometer in the AMG
AMGmenu
R the navigation instructions in the Navi
Navi
menu
R cruise control
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
Settings
menu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
INST. CLUSTER
INST. CLUSTER submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:
Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:
function.
You will see the selected setting: km kmor
miles
miles .
X Press the 0076button to save the setting.
Permanent display for outside
temperature or additional speedometer
The Permanent display: Outside Permanent display: Outside
Temperature/Speedometer
Temperature/Speedometer allows you to
choose whether the multifunction display
shows the outside temperature or the speed
at the bottom right. The unit used in the
additional speedometer depends on the
display unit set (Y page 153).
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
Settings
menu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
INST. CLUSTER
INST. CLUSTER submenu.
X Press the 0076button to confirm.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Permanent display
Permanent display function.
You will see the selected setting [km/h]
[km/h]or
Dig. speedom [mph]
Dig. speedom [mph] oroutside
outside
temperature
temperature .
X Press the 0076button to save the setting.
Lights
Switching the daytime running lamps on/
off
This function is not available in Canada. If you have activated the
Daytime
Daytime Running Running
Lights
Lights function and the light switch is in the
0058 or0071 position, the daytime running
lamps are switched on automatically when
the engine is running. If it is dark, the low-
beam headlamps switch on automatically.
In the dark, the following also light up:
R the low-beam headlamps
R the standing lamps
R the tail lamps
R the license plate lamp
R the side marker lamps
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
Settings
menu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
LIGHTS LIGHTS submenu.
X Press the 0076button to confirm.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Daytime Running Lights
Daytime Running Lights function.
You will see the selected setting: Enabled
Enabled
or Disabled
Disabled .
X Press the 0076button to save the setting.
Setting the brightness for the display and
switches
You can use the Brightness display/ Brightness display/
switches
switches function to set the brightness of
the multifunction display and the switches in
the vehicle.
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
Brightness Display/Switches:
Brightness Display/Switches:
function.
You see the selected setting Level Levelwith a
value of between 0 and 100. 154
Displays and operationOn-boa
rdcompu ter and displays

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
155On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0049
Check Check
Left
LeftLow
LowBeam
Beam
or
Check Right Low Check Right Low
Beam Beam The left or right-hand low-beam headlamp does not light up. In
addition, the high-beam headlamp is also inoperative.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
AUTO AUTO
Lamp
LampFunction
Function
Inoperative
Inoperative The light sensor is defective.
USA only:
X
Switch off the daytime running lamps in the on-board computer
(Y page 154).
X Switch the lights on and off using the light switch. 0049
Check Rear Left Check Rear Left
Turn Signal Turn Signal
or
Check Rear Right Check Rear Right
Turn Signal Turn Signal The LEDs in the rear left or right-hand indicator lamp do not light
up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Left Mirror Check Left Mirror
Turn Signal Turn Signal
or
Check Check
Right
RightMirror
Mirror
Turn Signal
Turn Signal None of the LEDs in the left or right-hand exterior mirrors light up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Front Left Check Front Left
Turn Signal Turn Signal
or
Check Front Right Check Front Right
Turn Signal Turn Signal The LEDs in the front left or right-hand indicator lamp do not light
up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Check
Center
Center Brake
Brake
Lamp
Lamp None of the LEDs in the high-mounted brake lamp light up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 170
Displays and operationOn-board compu
ter and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0049
Check Left Brake Check Left Brake
Lamp Lamp
or
Check Right Brake Check Right Brake
Lamp Lamp The left or right-hand brake light LEDs do not light up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Left Tail Check Left Tail
Lamp Lamp
or
Check Right Tail Check Right Tail
Lamp Lamp The left or right-hand tail lamp LEDs do not light up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Left High Check Left High
Beam Beam
or
Check Right High Check Right High
Beam Beam The left or right-hand low-beam headlamp does not light up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Check
Left
LeftLicense
License
Plate Lamp
Plate Lamp
or
Check Right Check Right
License Plate Lamp License Plate Lamp The left or right-hand license plate lamp does not light up.
X
Replace the bulb (Y page 97). 0049
Backup Light Backup Light None of the LEDs in the backup lamp light up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Check
Left
LeftDaytime
Daytime
Running Light
Running Light
or
Check Right Check Right
Daytime Running Daytime Running
Light Light The LEDs in the left or right-hand daytime running lamp do not
light up. As a result, the corresponding side/standing lamp has
failed.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Displays and operation
171On-board computer and displays Z

X
Set the Start/Stop button to key position
2.
X Check the coolant temperature display in
the "AMG" menu (Y page 157).
The coolant temperature must be below
158 ‡ (70 †). X
Slowly turn cap 0043half a turn counter-
clockwise and allow excess pressure to
escape.
X Turn cap 0043further counter-clockwise and
remove it.
If the coolant is at the level of the marker
bar in the filler neck when cold, there is
enough coolant in coolant expansion
tank 0044.
If the coolant level is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) above the marker bar in the filler
neck when warm, there is enough coolant
in coolant expansion tank 0044.
X If necessary, add coolant that has been
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Replace cap 0043and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go.
You will find further information about coolant
in the "Technical data" section
(Y page 280).
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system G
WARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
components in the engine compartment, it
may ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury. Let the engine cool down before you add
antifreeze. Make sure that antifreeze is not
spilled next to the filler neck. Thoroughly
clean the antifreeze from components before
starting the engine.
G
WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. If it comes into contact with hot
engine components or the exhaust system it
could ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer
concentrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
The washer fluid reservoir is used for both the
windshield washer system and the headlamp
cleaning system. X
To open: pull cap0043upwards by the tab.
X Add the premixed washer fluid.
X To close: press cap 0043onto the filler neck
until it engages.
Further information on windshield washer
fluid/antifreeze (Y page 281). Maintenance
Service interval display
Service messages Information on the type of service and service
intervals (see the separate Maintenance
Booklet). Maintenance
217Maintenance and care Z

Filling capacities
Capacity Fuel, coolant, lubricants,
etc.
Engine oil and filter
8.43 US qt (7.98 l) Approved engine oils
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-
speed sports
transmission, hydraulic
chamber 7.4 US qt (7.0 l)
+ 0.85 US qt (0.8 l) for oil
cooler and hose lines at the
first filling Shell DCT F.3
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-
speed sports
transmission, gear set,
drive set and differential
chamber
3.06 US qt (2.9 l)
+ 0.87 US qt (0.82 l) for oil
cooler and hose lines at the
first filling Shell GL.5
Power steering
1.26 US qt (1.2 l) Chevron Texaco CHF 9109
Brake system
Approximately 0.53 US qt
(0.5 l) MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling system
Approximately 11.6 US qt
(11.0 l) MB 325.0 corrosion
inhibitor/antifreeze agent
Tank capacity
22.5 US gal (85.0 l) Premium-grade unleaded
gasoline (at least 91 octane,
average value between
96 RON/86 MON)
Reserve
Approximately 3.7 US gal
(14.0 l)
Automatic climate control
— Refrigerant R134a and
special PAG lubricant (never
R 12)
Windshield/headlamp
cleaning system
6.3 US qt (6.0 l) MB windshield washer
concentrate
15
(Y page 281)
Mixing ratio for washer fluid
(Y page 281) Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and
explosion. You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before
refueling.
G
WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
15 Mixed with water or premixed washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Service products and filling capacities
277Technical data
Z