2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS-CLASS transmission oil

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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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).Important safety notes
You will find an illustration of the instrument
cluster in the "At a glance" section
(Y page 27). G
WARNING
A driver's attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others,
selecting features through the multifunction
steering wheel should only be done by the
driver when traffic and road conditions permit
it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h ), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second. G
WARNING
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see
information about your driving conditions,
such as
R speed
R outside temperature
R warning/indicator lamps R
malfunction/warning messages
R failure of any systems
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, do so with added
caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible. G
WARNING
Malfunction and warning messages are only
indicated for certain systems and are
intentionally not very detailed. The
malfunction and warning messages are
simply a reminder with respect to the
operation of certain systems. They do not
replace the owner's and/or driver's
responsibility to maintain the vehicle's
operating safety. Have all required
maintenance and safety checks performed on
the vehicle. Bring the vehicle to an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to address the
malfunction and warning messages. Displays and operation
Engine oil temperature display
The engine oil temperature gauge is in the
instrument cluster on the right-hand side.
Under normal operating conditions, the
temperature may rise to 140 †.
The transmission fluid temperature and the
coolant temperature are displayed in the
AMG menu (Y page 157). Tachometer
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
! Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached. 146
Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays
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X
Press the =or; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
Settings
menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Factory Settings
Factory Settings submenu.
X Press ato confirm.
The Reset All Settings?
Reset All Settings? message
appears.
X Press the :or9 button to select
Yes
Yes orNo
No.
X Press the abutton to confirm the
selection.
If you have selected Yes
Yes, the multifunction
display shows a confirmation message.
AMG menu AMG displays
X
Press =or; on the steering wheel
to select the AMG AMGmenu. :
Digital speedometer
; Engine oil temperature
= Coolant temperature
? Transmission fluid temperature
If the engine oil temperature is below 80 †
or if the transmission fluid temperature is
below 60 †, the corresponding temperature
gauge flashes. Avoid driving at full engine
output during this time.
SETUP
SETUP displays the drive program, the AMG
adaptive sport suspension system setting
and the selected traction assist. X
Press =or; on the steering wheel
to select the AMG
AMG menu.
X Press the 9button repeatedly until
SETUP is displayed.
or
X Press the AMG button on the center
console. :
Drive program (C/S/S+/M)
; ESP ®
mode (ON ON/SportSport Handling Handling Mode
Mode/
OFF
OFF)
= AMG adaptive sport suspension system
setting (COMFORT COMFORT /SPORTSPORT /SPORT +SPORT +)
RACETIMER
Displaying and starting RACETIMER G
WARNING
The RACETIMER feature is only for use on
roads and in conditions where high speed
driving is permitted. Racing on public roads is
prohibited under all circumstances. The driver
is and must always remain responsible for
following posted speed limits.
You can use the RACETIMER to store lap
times.
X Press =or; on the steering wheel
to select the AMG
AMG menu.
X Press the 9button repeatedly until the
RACETIMER is shown.
i If the RACETIMER is selected, the =
and ; buttons are inoperative. Displays and operation
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions j
Parking Lock Parking Lock
Malfunct. Apply Malfunct. Apply
Parking Brake Parking Brake Transmission position
Pcannot be selected.
X Make sure that the electric parking brake is applied.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it
(Y page 232).
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Have the vehicle
transported on a recovery vehicle or towed with the rear axle
raised ( Ypage 242). d
Stop Engage P Stop Engage P The transmission is faulty. The vehicle loses drive and rolls to a
standstill.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Make sure that the electric parking brake is applied.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it
(Y page 232).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. d
Transmission Oil Transmission Oil
Cooling Cooling
Malfunction Malfunction The transmission coolant pump is faulty. The transmission may
overheat.
X
In the on-board computer, select the AMG AMGmenu and check the
transmission oil temperature.
X Avoid excessive loading, e.g. due to dynamic driving.
X If the transmission oil temperature is less than 248 ‡(120 †),
you can continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist
workshop. d
Trans. Oil Trans. Oil
Overheated Drive Overheated Drive
on with Care on with Care The transmission oil has overheated.
Manual drive program
Mand shift range restriction are no longer
available. Only drive program Cis still available. The engine output
is reduced according to the degree of overheating.
X Allow the transmission oil to cool by adopting a defensive driving
style. 184
Displays and operationOn-board compu
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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.
Engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M MSolutions ;
The yellow
Check Engine
warning lamp
lights up while
the engine is
running. There may be a malfunction, for example:
R
in the engine management
R in the fuel injection system
R in the exhaust system
R in the ignition system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may
be in emergency mode.
X Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop.
i In some states, you must visit a qualified specialist workshop
as soon as the yellow check engine warning lamp lights up. This
is due to the legal requirements in effect in these states. If in
doubt, check whether such legal regulations apply in the state
in which you are currently driving. ;
The yellow
Check Engine
warning lamp
lights up while
the engine is
running. The
smoothness of
the gear change
is restricted. The sub geartrain with the odd gears has failed. The transmission
is in emergency mode.
X
Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop. ç
The red engine
oil temperature
warning lamp
comes on while
the engine is
running. A
warning tone
also sounds. The engine oil temperature has exceeded 284 ‡(140 †).
The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be damaged.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Allow the engine to cool down. Displays and operation
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Under these or similar conditions, have, for
example, the air filter, engine oil and oil filter
replaced or changed more frequently. Under
arduous operating conditions, the tires must
be checked more often. Further information
can be obtained at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Driving abroad
An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network
is also available in other countries. You can
obtain further information from any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Care
Notes on care
Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for
retaining the quality in the long term.
Use care products and cleaning agents
recommended and approved by Mercedes-
Benz. G
WARNING
Many cleaning products can be hazardous.
Some are poisonous, others are flammable.
Always follow the instructions on the
particular container. Always open your
vehicle's doors or windows when cleaning the
inside.
Never use fluids or solvents that are not
designed for cleaning your vehicle.
Always lock away cleaning products and keep
them out of reach of children.
! For cleaning your vehicle, do not use any
of the following:
R dry, rough or hard cloths
R abrasive cleaning agents
R solvents
R cleaning agents containing solvents
Do not scrub.
Do not touch the surfaces or protective
films with hard objects, e.g. a ring or ice scraper. You could otherwise scratch or
damage the surfaces and protective film. H
Environmental note
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning
cloths in an environmentally responsible
manner.
! Do not park the vehicle for an extended
period right after cleaning it, particularly
after having cleaned the wheels with wheel
cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. For this reason, you
should drive for a few minutes after
cleaning. Braking heats the brake discs and
brake pads, thus drying them. The vehicle
can then be parked. Exterior care
Automatic car wash G
WARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing
the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
After the vehicle has been washed, brake
carefully while paying attention to the traffic
conditions until full braking power is restored.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
! Never clean your vehicle in a Touchless
Automatic Car Wash as these use special
cleaning agents. These cleaning agents can
damage the paintwork or plastic parts.
! When washing your vehicle in a tow-
through car wash, use the SmartKey
instead of the Start/Stop button.
Start the engine using the SmartKey.. Move
the transmission to Nwith the E-SELECT
lever. Use the SmartKey to switch the
engine off again and then turn the
SmartKey to position 2. Make sure that you Care
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VIN
X
Slide the right-hand front seat to its
rearmost position.
X Fold floor covering :upwards.
You will see VIN ;.
Additionally, the vehicle identification
number (VIN) can be found in the following
locations:
R on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 275)
R on the lower edge of the windshield
(Y page 276) Engine number
:
Emission control information plate,
including the certification of both federal
and Californian emissions standards
; VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield)
= Engine number (stamped into the
crankcase) Service products and filling
capacities
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Comply with all valid regulations with respect
to handling, storing and disposing of service
fluids. Otherwise, you could endanger
persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
For health reasons, you should prevent
service fluids from coming into direct contact
with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.
Service products include the following:
R Fuels
R Lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R Coolant
R Brake fluid
R Windshield washer fluid
R Climate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must be
matched. You should therefore only use
products that have been tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
You can recognize service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following
inscription on the containers:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations
indicate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet number (e.g.
MB 229.5). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz. 276
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Filling capacities
Capacity Fuel, coolant, lubricants,
etc.
Engine oil and filter
8.43 US qt (7.98 l) Approved engine oils
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-
speed sports
transmission, hydraulic
chamber 7.4 US qt (7.0 l)
+ 0.85 US qt (0.8 l) for oil
cooler and hose lines at the
first filling Shell DCT F.3
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-
speed sports
transmission, gear set,
drive set and differential
chamber
3.06 US qt (2.9 l)
+ 0.87 US qt (0.82 l) for oil
cooler and hose lines at the
first filling Shell GL.5
Power steering
1.26 US qt (1.2 l) Chevron Texaco CHF 9109
Brake system
Approximately 0.53 US qt
(0.5 l) MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling system
Approximately 11.6 US qt
(11.0 l) MB 325.0 corrosion
inhibitor/antifreeze agent
Tank capacity
22.5 US gal (85.0 l) Premium-grade unleaded
gasoline (at least 91 octane,
average value between
96 RON/86 MON)
Reserve
Approximately 3.7 US gal
(14.0 l)
Automatic climate control
— Refrigerant R134a and
special PAG lubricant (never
R 12)
Windshield/headlamp
cleaning system
6.3 US qt (6.0 l) MB windshield washer
concentrate
15
(Y page 281)
Mixing ratio for washer fluid
(Y page 281) Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and
explosion. You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before
refueling.
G
WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
15 Mixed with water or premixed washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Service products and filling capacities
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