2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS-CLASS lumbar support

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
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Power windows
see Side windows
Product information ............................18
Program selector ............................... 120
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 18
Pulling away ...................................... 114Q
Qualified specialist workshop ...........22 R
RACE START ....................................... 121
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....157
Radio Selecting a station .........................151
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ....................................... 95
Rear spoiler Display message ............................ 185
Extending/retracting .....................206
Problem ......................................... 208
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................224
Function/notes ............................. 140
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ..........................87
Dipping (automatic) .........................88
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................107
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Important safety notes ..................124
Refueling proces s.......................... 125
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opene r....................... 208
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 209
Reporting safety defects ....................23
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 175
Warning lamp ................................. 192
see Fuel
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....20
Roof see Soft top
Route
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............149 S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................51
Child restraint systems ....................51
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 36
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Belt force limiters ............................ 50
Cleaning ......................................... 226
Correct usage .................................. 48
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .50
Fastening ......................................... 49
Important safety guidelines .............47
Releasing ......................................... 49
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Special seat belt retractor ...............53
Warning lamp ................................. 187
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
see Seat belts
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................84
Adjusting lumbar support ................84
Cleaning the cover .........................226
Correct driver's seat position ........... 82
Important safety notes ....................83
Seat heating problem ......................85
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 8912
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clean the seat covers as recommended;
see the "Interior care" section.
R do not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the
seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools.
The seats should only be occupied by
passengers, if possible.
R when the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating
materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags,
seat covers, child seats or booster seats.
! When you move the seats, make sure that
there are no objects in the footwell or
behind the seats. Otherwise, you could
damage the seats and the objects. Seat adjustment
:
Backrest angle
; Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
= Seat cushion angle
? Seat height
i You can store the seat settings using the
memory function (Y page 89).Adjusting the lumbar support
You can adjust the contour of the seat so as
to provide optimum support for your back. :
To adjust the upper back support
; To adjust the contour of the backrest in
the lumbar region
= To adjust the lateral structure and support
of the seat
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
i If, after a certain amount of time, the seat
no longer has the desired contour, repeat
the adjustment. Switching the seat heating on/off
Switching on/off G
WARNING
Repeatedly setting the seat heating to level
3 may result in excessive seat temperatures.
The health of passengers that have limited
temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to
react to excessively high temperatures may
be affected or they may even suffer burn-like
injuries. Therefore, do not use seat heating
level 3repeatedly.
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off. 84
SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors
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