2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS-CLASS instrument cluster

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
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MSolutions F(USA
only)
!(Canada
only)
Turn On the Turn On the
Ignition to Ignition to
Release the Release the
Parking Brake Parking Brake !
The indicator lamp (red) flashes.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the
ignition was switched off.
X Switch on the ignition. F(USA
only)
J(Canada
only)
Check Brake Fluid Check Brake Fluid
Level Level There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. In
addition, the
Jindicator 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. #
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
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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 handå 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. ÷
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 handå 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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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
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Tele Aid Tele Aid
Inoperative Inoperative One or more main features of the mbrace system are
malfunctioning.
X
Have the mbrace system checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop. 6
SRS Malfunction SRS Malfunction
Service Required Service Required There is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System). The
6warning lamp also lights up in the instrument
cluster.
G WARNING
If SRS is malfunctioning, individual systems may be triggered
unintentionally or might not be triggered in the event of an
accident with a high rate of vehicle deceleration. In this condition,
the restraint system provides only restricted protection.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 6
Front Left SRS Front Left SRS
Malfunction Malfunction
Service Required Service Required
or
Front Right SRS Front Right SRS
Malfunction Malfunction
Service Required Service Required SRS has malfunctioned at the front on the left or right. The
6
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
If SRS is malfunctioning, individual systems may be triggered
unintentionally or might not be triggered in the event of an
accident with a high rate of vehicle deceleration. In this condition,
the restraint system provides only restricted protection.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be
operational.
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.
Lights i
Display messages about LEDs:
The display message will only appear if all or a number of LEDs have failed. Displays and operation
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
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Coolant Low Stop Coolant Low Stop
Vehicle Turn Vehicle Turn
Engine Off Engine Off The coolant is too hot. In addition, the
?warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up and a warning tone sounds.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not blocked, e.g.
by snow, slush or ice.
X Wait until the display message disappears before restarting the
engine. Otherwise, the engine could be damaged.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display.
X If the coolant temperature increases again, visit a qualified
specialist workshop immediately.
! If the coolant temperature is over 248 ‡ (120 †), do not
continue driving. The engine will otherwise be damaged. The poly-V-belt may have torn. A warning tone also sounds.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Check the poly-V-belt.
X If the poly-V-belt is not damaged: do not start the engine
again until the display message disappears. Otherwise, the
engine could be damaged.
X If the poly-V-belt is torn: do not continue driving. Consult a
qualified specialist workshop. ? The engine fan is defective.
X
At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡ (120 †), drive to the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads (e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain) and stop-and-go driving. Displays and operation
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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Braking Problem Possible causes/consequences and
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(USA
only)
J
(Canada
only)
The red brake
system
warning lamp
comes on
while the
engine is
running. A
warning tone
also sounds. There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
G WARNING
Driving with the red warning lamp displayed could lead to 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 immediately.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display (Y page 161).
Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction. F
(USA
only)
!
(Canada
only)
The indicator
lamp for the
electric
parking brake
flashes and/
or the yellow
warning lamp
for the
electric
parking brake
lights up. The electric parking brake is temporarily malfunctioning or
defective.
G WARNING
In this condition, the vehicle is only of limited roadworthiness. This
can lead to an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display. G
WARNING
Driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated can result in an accident. Have your brake system
checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on. 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. 186
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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).Engine compartment
Hood
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the hood is unlatched, it may open up when
the vehicle is in motion and block your view.
There is a risk of an accident.
Never unlatch the hood while driving. G
WARNING
If the hood is unlatched, it could tip forward
during rapid deceleration of the vehicle and
hit persons or objects within its path. There is
a risk of an accident and injury.
Therefore, always make sure that the hood is
closed and locked completely before driving
off. G
WARNING
When opening and closing the hood, it may
suddenly fall into the closed position. There is
a risk of injury to persons within range of
movement of the hood.
Open and close the hood only when no one is
within its range of movement. G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine
compartment, such as the engine, radiator and parts of the exhaust system, can become
very hot. Working in the engine compartment
poses a risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following. G
WARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is
overheated or when there is a fire in the
engine compartment could expose you to hot
gases or other service products. There is a
risk of injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department. G
WARNING
The engine compartment contains moving
components. Certain components, such as
the radiator fan, may continue to run or start
again suddenly when the ignition is off. There
is a risk of injury.
If you need to do any work inside the engine
compartment,
R switch off the ignition
R never reach into the area where there is a
risk of danger from moving components,
such as the fan rotation area
R keep clothing away from moving parts
Opening the hood G
WARNING
The windshield wipers and wiper linkage
could be set in motion.
When the hood is open, you or others could
be injured by the wiper linkage.
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
switched off. When using KEYLESS-GO, make
sure that no ignition position is selected. All
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster must
be off. 214
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then leave the SmartKey in position
2. You
may otherwise damage the vehicle, the
transmission or the car wash.
Check the transmission position in the
instrument cluster.
! Use the E-SELECT lever to shift the
transmission to Nbefore switching the
engine off. If you open the driver's or front-
passenger door, the transmission remains
in this position for up to 30 minutes if the
SmartKey is in the ignition, even if the
engine is switched off. If you do not shift
the transmission to Nusing the E-SELECT
lever beforehand, it shifts automatically to
parking position Pand locks the wheels if
the driver's or front-passenger door is
opened and the engine is switched off. This
may damage the vehicle, the transmission
or the car wash.
Observe the information on maneuvering
(Y page 127).
! Before driving into an automatic car wash,
make sure that it is suitable for the
dimensions of the vehicle. In particular,
make sure that:
R there is enough ground clearance
between the vehicle underbody and the
guide rails of the automatic car wash.
R the clearance width of the automatic car
wash is sufficient, particularly the width
of the guide rails.
R you enter the automatic car wash
straight and in the center of the guide
rails in order to avoid damaging the tires
or wheel rims.
Fold in the exterior mirrors before the
vehicle is washed. The exterior mirrors
could otherwise be damaged.
! Make sure that: R
the side windows are fully closed.
R the ventilation/heating is switched off
(the OFF button has been pressed/the
airflow control is set to position 0).
R that the windshield wiper switch is in
position 0.
Otherwise, the vehicle might be damaged.
! In portal car washes, the windshield
wipers may be moved up the windshield by
the cleaning brushes when the ignition is
switched off.
Set the Start/Stop button to key position
2 to reset the windshield wipers to their
original position.
! Preferably use automatic car washes with
adjustable high-pressure pre-cleaning. This
corresponds with the specification for the
Cabriolet program. In car washes that use
high water pressures, there is a risk that a
small amount of water may leak into the
vehicle.
! Cabriolet: do not treat the vehicle with
hot wax under any circumstances.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax and drying agents from the windshield
and the wiper blades. This will prevent smears
and reduce wiping noises caused by residue
on the windshield.
Washing by hand In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements in each
country.
X
Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
X Use a soft sponge to clean.
X Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a
gentle jet of water.
X Do not point the water jet directly towards
the air inlet. 220
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The sticker must be attached on the
instrument cluster where it will be easily seen
by the driver.
Vehicle handling characteristics of a TIREFIT
repaired tire may change. Adapt your driving
accordingly.
X Stop after driving for approximately ten
minutes and check the tire pressure with
the tire inflation compressor.
i On tires that are equipped with a tire
pressure sensor (tire pressure monitor),
the use of sealant can lead to malfunction
messages and incorrect displays.
Therefore, use pressure gauge Bin the
TIREFIT kit to check and correct the tire
pressure. G
WARNING
If tire inflation pressure has fallen below
130 kPa (1.3 bar/26 psi) do not continue to
drive the vehicle.
Park your vehicle safely away from the
roadway and contact the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or Roadside
Assistance.
Have the damaged tire replaced.
X Correct the tire pressure if it is still at least
130 kPa (1.3 bar/20 psi) (for the values,
see the Tire and Loading Information
placard on the driver's side B-pillar or tire
pressure table on the fuel filler flap).
To increase the tire pressure: switch on
the tire inflation compressor.
To reduce the tire pressure: open release
screw C.
! The manufacturer does not guarantee
that all tire damage can be repaired using
the TIREFIT kit, particularly in the case of
cuts and punctures with a diameter of more
than four millimeters or on the sidewall. The
manufacturer is not responsible for
damage caused by inappropriate use of the
TIREFIT kit. X
Drive to the nearest workshop and have the
tire changed there.
X Have the tire sealant bottle replaced as
soon as possible at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center. H
Environmental note
Have the used tire sealant bottle disposed of
professionally, e.g. at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
X Have the TIREFIT kit replaced every four
years at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Changing a wheel and mounting the
spare wheel
Preparing the vehicle X
Prepare the vehicle as described
(Y page 229).
X Bring the wheels into the straight-ahead
position.
X Take the following objects from the left-
hand stowage compartment and the left-
hand stowage space in the trunk:
R
lug wrench
R folding wheel chock
R jack
R alignment bolt
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
Securing the vehicle to prevent it from
rolling away G
WARNING
Only jack up the vehicle on level ground or on
slight inclines/declines. The vehicle could
otherwise fall off the jack and injure you or
others. 232
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