2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG ROADSTER GT lights

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 18 At a glance
........................................... 25 Safety
................................................... 35 Opening and closing
...........................61 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....81 Lights and windshield wipers
............91 Climate control
................................. 101 Driving and parking
..........................111 On-board computer and displays
....145 Stowage and features
......................195 Maintenance and care
......................213 Breakdown assistance
.....................227 Wheels and tires
............................... 247 Technical data
................................... 273 Contents
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1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Function/notes ................................ 55
Warning lamp .................................1 89
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................104
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 58
Additional speedometer ...................154
Additives (engine oil) ........................280
Adjusting lumbar support ..................84
Air bags Display message ............................ 167
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 39
Head bag ......................................... 41
Important safety notes ....................38
Knee bag .......................................... 40
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Side impact air bag ..........................40
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air filter (display message) ..............176
AIRSCARF Setting the vents ........................... 109
Switching on/off .............................. 85
Air vents
Important safety notes ..................108
Setting ........................................... 108
Setting the AIRSCARF vents ..........109
Setting the center air vents ...........108
Setting the side air vents ...............108
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............85
see Climate control
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 136
Button for AMG menu ....................124
E-SELECT leve r.............................. 117Menu (on-board computer)
............157
SETUP ............................................ 124
SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-gear sport
transmission .................................. 117
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 199
ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Hiding service messages ...............218
Service messages ..........................217
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................58
Function .......................................... .58
Switching off the alarm ....................58
Audio menu (on-board computer) ....151
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 170
Automatic headlamp mode ................92 B
Backup lamp Display message ............................ 171
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................55
Battery Display message ............................ 181
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 64
Important safety notes ....................63
Replacing ......................................... 64
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 238
Display message ............................ 174
Important safety notes ..................236
Jump starting ................................. 2404
Index

Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................153
Display message ............................ 177
Notes/function .............................. 141
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 165
Notes ............................................. 280
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 170
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 55
BAS .................................................. 55
Brake fluid (notes) .........................280
Display message ............................ 161
Driving tips .................................... 131
High-performance brake system ....133
Important safety notes ..................131
Maintenance .................................. 132
Warning lamp ........................ 186, 189
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................19
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 219
Display ........................................... 225
Exhaust pipe .................................. 224
Exterior lights ................................ 224
Gear or selector lever ....................225
Matte finish ................................... 222
Notes ............................................. 219
Paint .............................................. 221
Plastic trim .................................... 225Power washer
................................ 221
Rear view camera .......................... 224
Seat belt ........................................ 226
Seat cover ..................................... 226
Sensors ......................................... 224
Soft top .......................................... 222
Steering wheel ............................... 225
Trim pieces .................................... 225
Washing by hand ........................... 220
Wheels ........................................... 221
Windows ........................................ 223
Wiper blades .................................. 223
Wooden trim .................................. 225
Car wash (care) ................................. 219
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 151
Center console Lower section .................................. 31
Upper section .................................. 30
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 155
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........62
Changing bulbs
Important safety notes ....................96
License plate lighting .......................97
Charge maintenance socket ............211
Children In the vehicle ................................... 51
Restraint systems ............................ 51
Child seat
Special seat belt retractor ...............53
Top Tether ....................................... 53
Cigarette lighter ................................ 199
Climate control Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 103
Controlling automatically ...............105
Cooling with air dehumidification ..104
Defrosting the windows .................107
Defrosting the windshield ..............106
Important safety notes ..................102
Indicator lamp ................................ 105
Maximum cooling .......................... 106
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 104
Overview of systems ......................102 Index
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Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification
............................ 105
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 107
Refrigerant ..................................... 280
Setting the air distribution .............105
Setting the airflow .........................106
Setting the air vents ......................108
Setting the temperature ................105
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 107
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Switching the MONO function on/
off .................................................. 106
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 107
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 26
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ............................94
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 148
Convenience closing feature ..............75
Convenience opening feature ............75
see Opening/closing the side
windows (all)
Coolant
Display message ............................ 173
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level .........................216
Important safety notes ..................280
Temperature (on-board computer) .157
Cooling
see Climate control
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ................................................. 96
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................135
Deactivating ................................... 136
Display message ............................ 176
Driving system ............................... 134
Function/notes ............................. 134
Important safety notes ..................134
LIM indicator lamp .........................135Setting a speed
.............................. 135
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .135
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 198
Important safety notes ..................198
Cup holders
see Cup holder
Curb weight
see Technical data
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...22
Customer Relations Department .......22 D
Dashboard see Cockpit
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 171
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 154
Switching on/off (switch) ................92
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 21
Delayed switch-off Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 155
Interior lighting .............................. 155
Diagnostics connection ......................21
Digital speedometer .........................149
Display (cleaning instructions) ........225
Display messages ASSYST PLUS service interval
displa y........................................... 217
Calling up (on-board computer) .....160
Driving systems ............................. 176
Engine ............................................ 172
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........160
Lights ............................................ .169
Safety systems .............................. 166
Service interval displa y.................. 217
SmartKey ....................................... 181
Tires ............................................... 177
Vehicle .......................................... .180 6
Index

Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .50
Safety guideline s............................. 37
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....19
Engine
Display message ............................ 172
Engine number ............................... 276
Irregular running ............................ 116
Starting .......................................... 114
Starting problems ..........................116
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 114
Starting with the KEYLESS-GO
start function ................................. 114
Switching off .................................. 128
Engine diagnostics warning lamp ....191
Engine electronics Problem (malfunction) ...................116
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 216
Additives ........................................ 280
Checking the oil level ..................... 215
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 215
Display
message ................................ 174, 175
Filling capacity ....................... 277, 280
Notes about oil grades ................... 279
Notes on oil level/consumption ....215
Temperature (on-board computer) .157
Temperature gauge ........................ 146
Viscosity ........................................ 280
E-SELECT lever ................................... 117
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Deactivating/activating ...................56
Display message ............................ 166
Function/notes ................................ 56
Important safety information ...........56
Warning lamp ................................. 190
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 56
Exhaust check ................................... 131
Exhaust pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 224Exterior lighting
Setting options ................................ 92
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 87
Dipping (automatic) .........................88
Folding in/out (automatically). ........88
Folding in/out (electrically). ............88
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 156
Out of position (troubleshooting) .....88
Setting ............................................. 88
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 89
Storing the parking position ............. 89 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 228
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 232
Preparing the vehicle .....................229
Raising the vehicle .........................233
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 229
Floormat ............................................ .212
Fuel Additives ........................................ 279
Consumption statistics ..................148
Displaying the range ......................149
Driving tips .................................... 130
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 278
Important safety notes ..................277
Problem (malfunction) ...................127
Refueling ........................................ 124
Tank content/reserve fuel .....277, 278
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 125
Fuel filter (display message) ............176
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 149
Fuel tank
Capacity ................................ 277, 278
Problem (malfunction) ...................127
see Fuel tank 8
Index

L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................157
License plate lamp Changing bulbs ................................ 97
Display message ............................ 171
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off .155
Automatic headlamp mode ..............92
Display message ............................ 169
Driving abroad ................................. 92
Hazard warning lamps .....................94
High beam flasher ............................ 94
High-beam headlamps .....................94
Light switch ..................................... 92
Low-beam headlamps ......................93
Parking lamps .................................. 93
Standing lamps ................................ 94
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 154
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ......................92
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 155
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........155
Turn signals ..................................... 94
see Changing bulbs
see Lights
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 135
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 69
Emergency locking ........................... 70
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 68
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 156Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 170
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................... 92
Switching on/off .............................. 93 M
M+S tires ............................................ 251
Malfunction message see Display messages
Manual drive program ......................123
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 222
mbrace Call priority .................................... 205
Display message ............................ 169
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 205
Emergency call .............................. 202
Important safety notes ..................201
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............206
MB info call button ........................204
Remote vehicle locking ..................205
Roadside Assistance button ..........203
Search & Send ............................... 205
Self-test ......................................... 201
System .......................................... 201
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 63
Locking vehicle ................................ 70
Unlocking the driver's door ..............69
Memory card (audio) .........................151
Memory function ................................. 89
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 160
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............152
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 6310
Index

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).Occupant safety
Introduction
In this section, you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint system consists of:
R seat belts
R child restraint systems
Additional protection is provided by:
R SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
R air bag system components with:
-PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
- front-passenger seat with Occupant
Classification System (OCS)
The different air bag systems work
independently of each other. The protective
functions of the system work in conjunction
with each other. Not all air bags are deployed
in an accident. G
WARNING
Modifications to or work improperly
conducted on restraint system components
or their wiring, as well as tampering with
interconnected electronic systems, can lead
to the restraint systems no longer functioning
as intended.
Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), for example, could deploy inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents
although the deceleration threshold for air
bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore,
never modify the restraint systems. Do not
tamper with electronic components or their
software.
i See "Children in the vehicle"
(Y page 51) for more information on
infants and children traveling with you in
the vehicle and restraints for infants and
children. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle's interior in the
event of an accident. It can also reduce the
effect of the forces to which occupants are
subjected during an accident.
SRS consists of:
R
0075 SRS warning lamp
R air bags
R air bag control unit (with crash sensors)
R Emergency Tensioning Devices
R seat belt force limiters
SRS warning lamp SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The
0075 SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started. 36
Occupant safetySafety

G
WARNING
If the 00730074 indicator lamp lights up when
the front-passenger seat is occupied by an
adult or a larger person, ask the passenger to
reposition themselves on the seat so that the
00730074 indicator lamp goes out.
In the event of a collision, the air bag control
unit will not allow front-passenger front air
bag and front-passenger knee bag
deployment when the OCS has classified the
front-passenger occupant as weighing as
much as or less than a typical 12-month-old
child in a standard child restraint or if the
front-passenger seat is classified as being
unoccupied.
If OCS has detected that the front passenger
weighs the same as or less than a typical 12-
month-old child in a standard child restraint
system, the 00730074indicator lamp lights
up when the engine is started and remains lit.
This indicates that the front-passenger front
air bag is deactivated.
If OCS determines that the front-passenger
seat is unoccupied, the 00730074indicator
lamp lights up once the engine has been
started and remains lit. This shows that the
front-passenger front air bag and front-
passenger knee bag are deactivated.
If OCS determines that the front passenger
weighs more than a typical 12 month old child
in a standard child restraint system and
classifies this as a small person (e.g. a
teenager or small adult), the 00730074
indicator lamp lights up for approximately 6
seconds when the engine is started.
Depending on occupant weight sensor
readings from the seat, it will then remain
illuminated or go out. If the 00730074
indicator lamp is illuminated, the front-
passenger front air bag is deactivated. With
the 00730074 indicator lamp out, the front-
passenger front air bag and front-passenger
knee bag are deactivated.
If OCS has determined that the front
passenger is an adult or medium sized person,
the 00730074 indicator lamp lights up for approximately 6 seconds when the engine is
started and then goes out. This shows that the
front-passenger front air bag and front-
passenger knee bag are activated.
If the
00730074 indicator lamp is illuminated,
the front-passenger front air bag and the
front-passenger knee bag are deactivated and
are not deployed.
If the 00730074 indicator lamp does not light
up, the front-passenger air bag is enabled and
will be deployed:
R in the event of certain frontal impacts
R if the impact exceeds a preset deployment
threshold
R independently of the other air bags
If the front-passenger air bag is deployed, the
rate of inflation is influenced by:
R the rate of vehicle deceleration as assessed
by the air bag control unit
R the front passenger's weight category as
determined by the OCS
For further information, see "Air bag display
messages" (Y page 167). G
WARNING
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an appropriate
infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster
seat recommended for the size and weight of
the child.
The infant or child restraint must be properly
secured with the vehicle's seat belt fully in
accordance with the child seat
manufacturer's instructions.
Occupants, especially children, should always
sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriately sized infant
restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. Occupant safety
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