2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS-CLASS lock

Problems with fuel and the fuel tank
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
G
Risk of explosion or fire
The fuel line or the fuel tank is defective.
X Set the Start/Stop button to key position 0immediately.
X Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The fuel filler flap
cannot be opened. The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
or
The SmartKey battery is discharged.
X
Unlock the vehicle (Y page 67).
or
X Unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (Y page 69).The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is
jammed.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Parking
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If flammable materials such as leaves, grass
or twigs are exposed to prolonged contact to
parts of the exhaust system that heat up, they
could ignite. There is a risk of fire.
Park the vehicle so that no flammable
materials come into contact with parts of the
vehicle which are hot. Take particular care not
to park on dry grassland or harvested grain
fields. G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, they could set it in motion by, for
example:
R releasing the parking brake
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
the parking position P
R starting the engine. They could also operate the vehicle's
equipment. There is a risk of an accident and
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
! If the engine speed is too high or if the
vehicle is rolling, do not shift the
transmission directly from Dto R, from R
to Dor directly to P.
Do not open the driver's door while the
vehicle is in motion. At low speeds in
transmission position Dor R, park position
P is otherwise engaged automatically.
The transmission could be damaged.
! Always secure the vehicle correctly
against rolling away. Otherwise, the vehicle
or its drivetrain could be damaged. Parking
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To ensure that the vehicle is secured against
rolling away unintentionally:
R the electric parking brake must be applied.
R the transmission must be in position P.
R the SmartKey must be in position 0in the
ignition lock and then removed from the
ignition lock, or the Start/Stop button must
be pressed.
R on steep uphill or downhill gradients, turn
the front wheels towards the curb.
R on steep uphill or downhill gradients, the
front axle of an empty vehicle must be
secured, for example with a wheel chock.
R on steep uphill or downhill gradients, the
rear axle of a laden vehicle must be
additionally secured, for example with a
wheel chock. Switching off the engine
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When the engine is switched off, the
transmission shifts into neutral position N.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of
an accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked
vehicle from rolling away by applying the
parking brake.
! Do not open the driver's door while the
vehicle is in motion. At low speeds in
transmission position Dor R, park position
P is otherwise engaged automatically. This
can damage the transmission.
i Observe the display messages in the
instrument cluster.
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports
transmission X
Shift the transmission to Pwith the button
in the center console. Using the Start/Stop button
X
Press the Start/Stop button (Y page 113).
The engine stops and all the indicator
lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
X Apply the electric parking brake.
i If you switch the engine off with the
transmission in position Ror D, the
transmission automatically shifts to N.
If you move the E-SELECT lever to Nbefore
switching off the engine, the transmission
remains for approximately 30 minutes
in N.
If you open the driver's or front-passenger
door during this period, the transmission
automatically shifts to P.
i The engine can be turned off while the
vehicle is in motion by pressing and holding
the Start/Stop button for about three
seconds.
Using the SmartKey
! Do not remove the SmartKey while the
vehicle is in motion. At low speeds, park
position Pwill otherwise be engaged
automatically.
Do not open the driver's door while the
vehicle is in motion. At low speeds,
transmission position Pis engaged
automatically.
This can damage the transmission.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock and remove it.
The parking lock is activated.
X Apply the electric parking brake.
i If you move the E-SELECT lever to N
before switching off the engine, the
transmission remains for approximately
30 minutes in N. If you open the driver's or
front-passenger door during this period,
the transmission automatically shifts to P.128
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The transmission remains in
Nif:
R the SmartKey is in the ignition lock and
R you use the E-SELECT lever to shift the
transmission to Nbefore switching the
engine off
This still applies if you open the driver's or
front-passenger door.
Further information on transmission
position Nwhen operating with a SmartKey
is available in the "Car wash" section
(Y page 219). Electric parking brake
General notes G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, they could set it in motion by, for
example:
R releasing the parking brake
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
the parking position P
R starting the engine.
They could also operate the vehicle's
equipment. There is a risk of an accident and
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. Applying/releasing manually
X
To engage: push handle :.
When the electric parking brake is
engaged, the red F(USA only)
or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp lights
up in the instrument cluster.
i The electric parking brake can also be
applied when the SmartKey is in position
0.
X Pull handle :.
The red F(USA only) or !(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
i The electric parking brake can only then
be released when the ignition is switched
on using the Start/Stop button.
Releasing the electric parking brake
automatically The electric parking brake is released
automatically when the following conditions
are simultaneously fulfilled:
R
the engine is running.
R the transmission is in position Dor R.
R the hood is closed.
R your seat belt is fastened.
R you accelerate.
If the transmission is in position R, the trunk
lid must be closed.
For the parking brake to be released
automatically if your seat belt is not fastened,
the following conditions must be fulfilled:
R the driver's door is closed.
R you have shifted out of Por you have
previously driven faster than 2 mph
(3 km/h).
Emergency braking The vehicle can also be braked during an
emergency by using the electric parking
brake. Parking
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Wet roads
If you have driven for a long time in heavy rain
without braking, there may be a delayed
reaction from the brakes when braking for the
first time. This may also occur after the
vehicle has been washed or driven through
deep water.
You have to depress the brake pedal more
firmly. Maintain a greater distance from the
vehicle in front.
After driving on a wet road or having the
vehicle washed, brake firmly while paying
attention to the traffic conditions. This will
warm up the brake discs, thereby drying them
more quickly and protecting them against
corrosion.
Limited braking performance on salt-
treated roads If you drive on salted roads, a layer of salt
residue may form on the brake discs and
brake pads. This can result in a significantly
longer braking distance.
R Brake occasionally to remove any possible
salt residue. Make sure that you do not
endanger other road users when doing so.
R Carefully depress the brake pedal and the
beginning and end of a journey.
R Maintain a greater distance to the vehicle
ahead.
Servicing the brakes !
If the red brake warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster and you hear a
warning tone while the engine is running,
the brake fluid level may be too low.
Observe additional warning messages in
the multifunction display.
The brake fluid level may be too low due to
brake pad wear or leaking brake lines.
Have the brake system checked
immediately. This work should be carried
out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. !
As the ESP ®
system operates
automatically, the engine and the ignition
must be switched off (the SmartKey must
be in position 0or 1in the ignition lock or
the Start/Stop button must be in position
0 or 1) if:
R the electric parking brake is tested using
a brake dynamometer.
R the vehicle is towed with one axle raised.
Braking triggered automatically by ESP ®
may seriously damage the brake system.
All checks and maintenance work on the
brake system must be carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop. Have this work
carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Have the brake pads replaced and the brake
fluid renewed at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
If the brake system has only been subject to
moderate loads, you should test the
functionality of your brakes at regular
intervals. To do so, press firmly on the brake
pedal when driving at a high speed. This
improves the grip of the brake pads.
You can find a description of Brake Assist
(BAS) on ( Ypage 55).
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
have brake pads/linings installed on your
vehicle which have been approved for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which correspond
to an equivalent quality standard. Brake
pads/linings which have not been approved
for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which are not
of an equivalent quality could affect your
vehicle's operating safety.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use brake fluid that has been specially
approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz,
or which corresponds to an equivalent quality
standard. Brake fluid which has not been
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or
which is not of an equivalent quality could
affect your vehicle's operating safety. 132
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AMG high-performance composite
brake system The AMG high-performance compound brake
system and the AMG ceramic high-
performance compound brake system are
designed for high loads. This may lead to
noise when braking. This will depend on:
R Speed
R Braking force
R Environmental conditions, such as
temperature and humidity
The wear of individual components of the
brake system, such as the brake pads/linings
or brake discs, depends on the individual
driving style and operating conditions.
For this reason, it is impossible to state a
mileage that will be valid under all
circumstances. An aggressive driving style
will lead to high wear. You can obtain further
information about this from your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
New and replaced brake pads and discs only
reach their optimum braking effect after
several hundred kilometers of driving.
Compensate for this by applying greater force
to the brake pedal. Keep this in mind, and
adapt your driving and braking accordingly
during this break-in period.
Excessive heavy braking results in
correspondingly high brake wear. Observe
the brake wear warning lamp in the
instrument cluster and note any brake status
messages in the multifunction display.
Especially for high performance driving, it is
important to maintain and have the brake
system checked regularly. Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning If water has accumulated to a certain depth
on the road surface, there is a danger of
hydroplaning occurring, even if:
R
you drive at low speeds.
R the tires have adequate tread depth.
For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or
in conditions in which hydroplaning may
occur, you must drive in the following
manner:
R lower your speed.
R avoid ruts.
R brake carefully.
Driving on flooded roads !
Do not drive through flooded areas.
Check the depth of any water before driving
through it. Drive slowly through standing
water. Otherwise, water may enter the
vehicle interior or the engine compartment.
This can damage the electronic
components in the engine or the automatic
transmission. Water can also be drawn in
by the engine's air suction nozzles and this
can cause engine damage. Winter driving
Points to remember G
WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. G
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
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Outside temperature display
G
WARNING
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
The outside temperature display is in the
multifunction display (Y page 147).
Changes in the outside temperature are
displayed after a short delay. Operating the on-board computer
The on-board computer is activated as soon
as you turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignition lock.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel. :
Multifunction display
;
6~
Makes/accepts or
rejects/ends a call
WX Increases/reduces
volume =
?
Switches on the Voice Control
System; see the separate operating
instructions ?
%Press briefly:
back, deactivates the Voice Control
System and fades out display
messages
%Press and hold:
selects the standard display
A
=;
Selects the menu bar and
selects menus 9:Press briefly:
selects a submenu or scrolls through
lists
In the
Audio Audio menu, selects a stored
station, an audio track or a video
scene
In the Tel Telmenu (telephone),
switches to the telephone book and
selects a name or a telephone
number 9:Press and hold:
In the
Audio Audio menu, selects the
previous/next station, selects an
audio track or a video scene using
rapid scroll
In the Tel Telmenu (telephone), starts
telephone book rapid scroll a
Confirms selection and hides
display messages
In the Tel
Tel menu (telephone),
switches to the phone book and
starts dialing Multifunction display
Values and settings as well as display
messages are shown in the multifunction
display. Displays and operation
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X
Press the abutton to save the setting.
X Press the :or9 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 =or; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
Settings
menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Light
Light submenu.
X Press the abutton to confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Locator Lighting
Locator Lighting function.
You will see the selected setting: on onor
off
off.
X Press the abutton 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 =or; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
Settings
menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Light Light submenu.
X Press the abutton to confirm.
X Press the :or9 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 abutton 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 =or; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
Settings
menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Vehicle Vehicle submenu.
X Press the abutton to confirm. Displays and operation
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X
Press the :or9 button to select the
Automatic door locks
Automatic door locks function.
You will see the selected setting: Enabled
Enabled
or Disabled
Disabled .
X Press the abutton to save the setting.
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal
You can use the Acoustic Lock
Acoustic Lock function to
determine whether there is an acoustic
confirmation when locking and unlocking the
vehicle.
X Press the =or; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
Settings
menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
VEHICLE
VEHICLE submenu.
X Press the abutton to confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Acoustic Lock
Acoustic Lock function.
You will see the selected setting:
Activated Activated orDeactivated
Deactivated.
X Press the abutton to save the setting.
Convenience
Activating/deactivating the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature G
WARNING
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated.
To stop steering wheel movement, move
steering wheel adjustment lever or press one
of the memory position buttons.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver's door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
You can use the Easy EasyEntry/Exit:
Entry/Exit: function
to activate or deactivate the EASY-ENTRY/
EXIT feature (Y page 86). X
Press the =or; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings Settings
menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Convenience
Convenience submenu.
X Press ato confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Easy Entry/Exit
Easy Entry/Exit function.
You will see the selected setting:
Activated Activated orDeactivated
Deactivated.
X Press the abutton to save the setting.
Switching the fold-in mirrors when
locking feature on/off
If you switch on the Fold FoldMirrors
Mirrors in
inwhen
when
Locking:
Locking: function, the exterior mirrors fold
in when you lock the vehicle. If you unlock the
vehicle and then open the driver's or front-
passenger door, the exterior mirrors fold out
again.
If you have switched the function on and you
fold the exterior mirrors in using the button
on the door (Y page 88), they will not fold out
automatically. The exterior mirrors can then
only be folded out using the button on the
door.
X Press the =or; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
Settings
menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
CONVENIENCE CONVENIENCE submenu.
X Press the abutton to confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Fold mirrors in when locking:
Fold mirrors in when locking:
function.
You will see the selected setting: on
on or
off off.
X Press the abutton to save the setting.
Restoring the factory settings
For safety reasons, the Day Lights Day Lightsfunction
in the Lights
Lights submenu is only reset if the
vehicle is stationary. 156
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