2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS-CLASS immobilizer

Fuse box
Front-passenger footwell ...............245
Rear compartment .........................245
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 245
Before changing ............................. 245
Important safety notes ..................244
see Fuses G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................211
Notes ............................................. 208
Opening/closing the garage door ..211
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 209
Gasoline ............................................. 278
Gear indicator .................................... 119
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 225
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........274
Glove box ........................................... 196H
Hazard warning lamps ........................94
Head bags ............................................ 41
Headlamp cleaning system Notes ............................................. 281
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....217
Cleaning system (capacity )............ 282
Cleaning system (function) ..............95
Cleaning system (notes) ................281
Fogging up ....................................... 95
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ..........85
Heating see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 171
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Hill start assist .................................. 115
Hood Closing .......................................... .215
Display message ............................ 180Important safety notes
..................214
Opening ......................................... 214
Hydroplaning ..................................... 133 I
Ignition lock ....................................... 113
Immobilizer .......................................... 58
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 27
Settings ......................................... 153
Warning and indicator lamps ...........28
Instrument cluster lighting ..............154
Interior lighting Automatic control ............................ 95
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 155
Emergency lighting ..........................96
Manual control ................................ .96
Overview .......................................... 95
Reading lamp ................................... 95 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 228
Using ............................................. 233
Jump-start (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)
Jump starting (engine) ......................240 K
KEYLESS-GO start function Display message ............................ 181
Start/Stop button .......................... 113
Starting the engine ........................114
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 113
Kickdown ........................................... 120
Driving tips .................................... 120
Knee bag .............................................. 40 Index
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Warning lamp ................................. 190
Warning lamp (function) ...................36
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 172
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Starting (engine) ................................ 114
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) .....................86
Button overview ............................... 29
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 147
Cleaning ......................................... 225
Important safety notes ....................86
Paddle shifters ............................... 121
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 89
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 157
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 197
Center console .............................. 197
Cup holders ................................... 198
Glove box ...................................... .196
Important safety information .........196
Parcel net ...................................... 197
Rear wall ........................................ 197
Stowage space
Center console (rear) .....................197
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 250
Sun visor ............................................ 198
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 155
Suspension tuning AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 136
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 107
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............58 T
Tachometer ........................................ 146
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 171
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27Technical data
................................... 282
Notes ............................................. 274
Tires/wheels ................................. 270
TELEAID
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
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 152
Menu (on-board computer) ............152
Number from the phone book ....... .152
Redialing ........................................ 153
Rejecting/ending a call .................152
Temperature
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 157
Engine oil ....................................... 146
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 157
Outside temperature ..................... .147
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........58
Immobilizer ...................................... 58
Theft-deterrent systems
Tow-away alarm ............................... 59
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................157
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 229
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....255
Checking manually ........................255
Display message .................... 177, 179
Maximum ....................................... 254
Notes ............................................. 252
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................231
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................231
Recommended ............................... 251
see Tire pressure 14
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flashes. ESP
®
only stabilizes the vehicle to a
limited degree.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
R ESP ®
only improves driving stability to a
limited degree.
R traction control is still activated.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you brake
firmly.
R engine torque is only restricted to a limited
degree, and the drive wheels are able to
spin. The spinning wheels produce a
cutting effect for better traction.
Characteristics when ESP ®
is deactivated
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the hwarning lamp in the
instrument cluster does not flash. In such
situations, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability.
R traction control is still activated.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you brake
firmly.
R engine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin. The spinning
wheels produce a cutting effect for better
traction. EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Observe the "Important safety notes" section
(Y page 56).
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking. G
WARNING
If the EBD malfunctions, the brake system will
still function with full brake boost. However,
the rear wheels could lock up during
emergency braking situations, for example.
You could lose control of the vehicle and
cause an accident. Adapt your driving style to the changed
driving characteristics. ADAPTIVE BRAKE
Observe the "Important safety notes" section
(Y page 54).
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In
addition to the braking function, ADAPTIVE
BRAKE also features the hill start assist
function ( Ypage 115). For further
information, see Driving tips (Y page 131). Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
X To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
engine off and open the driver's door.
X To activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
i The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R a door
R the trunk lid 58
Theft deterrent locking systemSafety
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