2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS-CLASS spare wheel

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
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Blind Spot Assist
Blind Spot Assist
Inoperative Inoperative Blind Spot Assist is defective.
The yellow
9indicator lamps also light up in the exterior
mirrors.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist
Currently Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative if:
R
the sensors are dirty.
R its function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature
range.
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio
stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
The yellow 9indicator lamps also light up in the exterior
mirrors.
Blind Spot Assist is operational again and the display message
disappears if:
R the dirt (e.g. slush) drops away while the vehicle is in motion.
R the system detects that the sensors are fully available again.
R the radar sensor system is back within the operating
temperature range.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Clean the sensors (Y page 224).
X Restart the engine. Tires
G
WARNING
Tires with tire pressures that are too low or too high are associated with the following hazards:
R they can burst, in particular if the vehicle is heavily laden or when driven at high speeds.
R the tires can wear excessively and/or unevenly, which can severely impair tire traction.
R the driving, steering and braking characteristics may be severely impaired.
There is a risk of accident.
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures and check the pressure of all the tires including the
spare wheel:
R monthly, at least
R if the load changes
R before beginning a long journey
R under different operating conditions, e.g. off-road driving
If necessary, correct the tire pressure. Displays and operation
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Tires
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions h
USA only:
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) is lit.
Canada only:
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss) is lit. The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at
least one of the tires.
G WARNING
Insufficient tire pressure can cause the tires to burst. the driving
characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may be greatly
impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Check the tire pressure. If necessary, correct the tire pressure
(Y page 255).
X If necessary, change the wheel (Y page 269).h
USA only:
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) flashes for
60 seconds and then
remains lit.
The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked at least every two weeks when
cold and inflated to the pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire and
Loading Information placard on the driver's door B-pillar or, if available, the tire pressure label
on the inside of the fuel filler flap. If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated
on the Tire and Loading Information placard or the tire pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire pressure for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires are
significantly underinflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving
on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling
and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if underinflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
USA only: Displays and operation
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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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Notes on high performance tires
G
WARNING
Due to the special tire tread in combination
with the optimized rubber compound, there is
an increased risk of hydroplaning and
skidding on a damp or wet road surface. tire
grip is also noticeably reduced at low outside
temperatures and low tire operating
temperatures. There is a risk of an accident.
Turn on ESP ®
and adapt your driving style
accordingly. When the outside temperature
falls below 10 †, use M+S tires.
i Different driving styles may lead to high
tire wear and the tires may reach the
minimum tire tread depth after only a short
time. Notes on regularly inspecting wheels
and tires
G
WARNING
Regularly check the tires for damage.
Damaged tires can cause tire inflation
pressure loss. As a result, you could lose
control of your vehicle.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the tire
tread is worn to minimum tread depth, or if
the tires have sustained damage, replace
them.
R Regularly check the wheels and tires of
your vehicle for damage (e.g. cuts,
punctures, tears, bulges on tires and
deformation or cracks or severe corrosion
on wheels) at least once a month, as well
as after driving off-road or on rough roads.
Damaged wheels can cause a loss of tire
pressure.
R Regularly check the tire tread depth and
the condition of the tread across the whole
width of the tire (Y page 249). If necessary,
turn the front wheels to full lock in order to
inspect the inner side of the tire surface. R
All wheels must have a valve cap to protect
the valve against dirt and moisture. Do not
install anything on the valve (such as tire
pressure monitoring systems) other than
the standard valve cap or other valve caps
approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle.
R Regularly check the pressure of all the tires
including the emergency spare wheel or the
spare wheel, particularly prior to long trips,
and correct the pressure as necessary
(Y page 251). Tire tread
G
WARNING
Although the applicable federal motor vehicle
safety laws consider a tire to be worn when
the tread wear indicators (TWI) become
visible at approximately 1
/ 16 in (1.6 mm), we
recommend that you do not allow your tires
to wear down to that level. As tread depth
approaches 1
/ 8 in (3 mm), the adhesion
properties on a wet road are sharply reduced.
Depending upon the weather and/or road
surface (conditions), the tire traction varies
widely.
Do not use tires until they are excessively
worn as the tire traction on wet road surfaces
decreases significantly when the tread depth
is less than 1
/ 8 in (3 mm).
Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by
law. Six indicators are positioned on the tire
tread. They are visible once the tread depth
is approximately 1
/ 16 in (1.6 mm). If this is the
case, the tire is so worn that it must be
replaced.
The recommended tread depth for summer
tires is at least 1
/ 8 in (3 mm). The
recommended tread depth for winter tires is
at least 1
/ 6 in (4 mm). Operation
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Bar indicator
:for tread wear is integrated
into the tire tread. Notes on selecting, mounting and
replacing tires
R Only mount tires and wheels of the same
type and make.
R Only mount tires of the correct size onto
the wheels.
R After mounting new tires, break them in at
moderate speeds for the first
60 miles (100 km), as they only reach their
full performance after this distance.
R Do not use tires until they are excessively
worn as the tire traction on wet road
surfaces decreases significantly when the
tread depth is less than 1
/ 8 in (3 mm).
R Replace the tires after six years at the
latest, regardless of wear. This also applies
to the spare wheel/emergency spare
wheel.
The service life of tires depends on the
following factors amongst other things:
R Driving style
R Tire pressure
R Distance covered Winter operation
General notes
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter. Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section (Y
page 269). Driving with summer tires
At temperatures below 45 ‡(+7 †), summer
tires lose elasticity and therefore traction and
braking power. Change the tires on your
vehicle to M+S tires. Using summer tires at
very cold temperatures could cause cracks to
form, thereby damaging the tires
permanently. Mercedes-Benz cannot accept
responsibility for this type of damage. Snow chains
G
WARNING
If snow chains are installed to the front
wheels, they may drag against the vehicle
body or chassis components. This could
cause damage to the vehicle or the tires.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
R never install snow chains to the front
wheels
R always install snow chains in pairs to the
rear wheels.
! There is not enough space for snow
chains on some wheel sizes. Observe the
information under "Tires and wheels" in the
"Technical Data" section to avoid damage
to the vehicle or the wheels.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use snow chains
that have been specially approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a
corresponding standard of quality.
R You may not mount snow chains to all
wheel-tire combinations; see the
information under "Wheels and tires" in the
"Technical data" section.
R Only use snow chains when driving on
roads completely covered by snow.
Remove the snow chains as soon as 250
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possible when you come to a road that is
not snow-covered.
R Local regulations may restrict the use of
snow chains. Observe the appropriate
regulations if you wish to mount snow
chains.
R Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 30 mph (50 km/h).
R Snow chains must not be mounted on
emergency spare wheels.
i You may wish to deactivate
ESP ®
(Y page 56) when pulling away with
snow chains installed. You can thereby
allow the wheels to spin in a controlled
manner, achieving an increased driving
force (cutting action). M+S tires
G
WARNING
M+S tires with a tread depth of less than 1
/ 6
inch (4 mm) must be replaced. They are no
longer suitable for winter operation. G
WARNING
If you mount the spare wheel when driving
with M+S tires, bear in mind that driving
stability will be impaired due to unstable
cornering characteristics caused by the
different tire characteristics. Adapt your style
of driving accordingly.
Have the spare wheel replaced by a normal
wheel with an M+S tire at the nearest
Mercedes-Benz Center.
At temperatures below 45 ‡ (+7 †), use all-
season tires or winter tires. Both types of tire
are identified by the M+S marking.
Only winter tires bearing the isnowflake
symbol in addition to the M+S marking
provide the best possible grip in wintry road
conditions. Only these tires will allow driving
safety systems such as ABS and ESP ®
to
function optimally in winter. This is because these tires were specifically developed for
driving in snow.
Use M+S tires of the same make and tread on
all wheels to maintain safe handling
characteristics.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted.
When you have mounted the M+S tires:
X
Check the tire pressures (Y page 251).
X Restart the tire pressure monitor
(Y page 257). Tire pressure
Tire pressure specifications
G
WARNING
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely
affect handling and fuel economy, and are
more likely to fail from being overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can
adversely affect handling and ride comfort,
wear unevenly, increase stopping distance,
and result in sudden deflation (blowout)
because they are more likely to become
punctured or damaged by road debris,
potholes etc.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information placard on the
driver's door B-pillar. Overloading the tires
can overheat them, possibly causing a
blowout. Overloading the tires can also result
in handling or steering problems, or brake
failure.
You will find a table of recommended tire
pressures on the Tire and Loading
Information placard on the B-pillar on the
driver's side (Y page 258). You will find a
table of tire pressure for various operating
conditions on the inside of your vehicle's fuel
filler flap. Tire pressure
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Check the tire pressures at least once a
month.
Only check and correct tire pressures when
the tires are cold (Y page 251).
Checking tire pressures manually To determine and set the correct tire
pressure, proceed as follows:
X Remove the valve cap of the tire that is to
be checked.
X Press the tire pressure gauge securely onto
the valve.
X Read the tire pressure and compare it with
the recommended value on the Tire and
Loading Information placard on the
B-pillar on the driver's side of your vehicle.
X If necessary, increase the tire pressure to
the recommended value ( Ypage 251).
X If the tire pressure is too high, release air
by pressing down the metal pin in the valve
using the tip of a pen, for example. Then
check the tire pressure again using the tire
pressure checker.
X Screw the valve cap onto the valve.
X Repeat these steps for the other tires. Tire pressure monitor
Important safety notes If a tire pressure monitor system is installed,
the vehicle's wheels have sensors that
monitor the tire pressures in all four tires. The
tire pressure monitor warns you if the
pressure drops in one or more of the tires. The
tire pressure monitor only functions if the
correct wheel electronics units are installed
on each wheel. The tire pressure monitor has a yellow
warning lamp in the instrument cluster for
indicating pressure loss/malfunctions (USA)
or pressure loss (Canada). Whether the
warning lamp flashes or lights up indicates
whether a tire pressure is too low or the tire
pressure monitoring system is
malfunctioning:
R if the warning lamp is lit continuously, the
tire pressure on one or more tires is
significantly too low. The tire pressure
monitor is not malfunctioning.
R USA only: if the warning lamp flashes for
60 seconds and then remains lit constantly,
the tire pressure monitor is malfunctioning. G
WARNING
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked at least once a month
when cold and inflated to the pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
on the Tire and Loading Information placard
on the driver's door B-pillar or the tire
pressure label on the inside of the fuel filler
flap. If your vehicle has tires of a different size
than the size indicated on the Tire and Loading
Information placard or the tire pressure label,
you should determine the proper tire pressure
for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more of your
tires are significantly underinflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure
telltale illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly underinflated tire causes the tire
to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's
handling and stopping ability. Please note that
the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if underinflation has not Tire pressure
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