2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG COUPE key

iPod
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or USB device (see the separate
COMAND operating instructions).
i There is a 12 V power socket located in
the glove box.
Stowage compartment in the center
console X
To open: press down at the middle of the
marking on lid :.
X To close: fold down cover :.
i Depending on the equipment installed,
your vehicle is equipped with an ashtray or
a stowage compartment.
Stowage compartment under the
armrest X
To open: press button :on the left or right
and slide the armrest in the direction of the
arrow.
The armrest engages in two different
detents. i
Roadster: the stowage compartment can
be locked and unlocked centrally using the
SmartKey (Y page 62).
Stowage compartment in the rear
center console X
Press button :.
The stowage compartment opens.
i In the stowage compartment, you will find
the ignition lock (Y page 119)and the trunk
lid emergency release (Y page 74).
Stowage space on the rear wall
between the seats :
Ruffled pocket Stowage nets
There is a parcel net located in the front-
passenger footwell. Stowage areas
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Ashtray
i You can remove the ashtray insert and
use the resulting compartment for
stowage.
! The stowage space under the ashtray is
not heat resistant. Before placing lit
cigarettes in the ashtray, make sure that
the ashtray is properly engaged. Otherwise,
the stowage space could be damaged. Example: Coupe
X
To open: briefly press the middle of
cover :.
The stowage compartment opens.
X To remove the insert: slide insert;
forwards in the direction of the arrow.
X Remove insert ;.
X To re-install the insert: place insert;
into the holder and press it in the opposite
direction of the arrow until it engages.
X To close: fold down cover :. Cigarette lighter
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WARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette
lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
R the hot cigarette lighter falls
R a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury. Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children
unsupervised in the vehicle.
Example: Coupe
X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Y page 119).
X To open: briefly press the middle of
cover :.
The stowage compartment opens.
X Press in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ;will pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot.
X To close: fold down cover :. 12 V sockets
Points to observe before use X
Select SmartKey position 1(Ypage 119)
using the Start/Stop button.
The sockets can be used for accessories with
a maximum current draw of 180 W (15 A)
each, e.g. bulbs or chargers for mobile
phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
i You can also use the sockets when the
ignition is switched off. An emergency cut-
out ensures that the on-board voltage does
not drop too low. If the on-board voltage is Features
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enforcement agency is informed of the
location of the vehicle.
i If the anti-theft alarm system is active for
longer than 30 seconds, mbrace
automatically informs the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center. Rear spoiler
The rear spoiler improves the handling of the
vehicle. It adapts the vehicle's aerodynamics
to the operating conditions, dependent on the
speed of the vehicle. Example: Coupe
i
If the vehicle is equipped with AMG
adaptive sport suspension system, the
button is in the switch strip above the air
conditioning control panel.
Only use button :to extend and retract the
rear spoiler manually for cleaning.
Button :is not used to operate the rear
spoiler.
If you drive at speeds above 75 mph
(120 km/h), the rear spoiler extends
automatically. Button :flashes until the rear
spoiler has extended and then lights up in red.
If you drive at speeds above 50 mph
(80 km/h), the rear spoiler remains
extended. Button :remains lit in red.
If you drive at speeds below 50 mph
(80 km/h), the rear spoiler retracts
automatically. Button :flashes until the rear
spoiler has retracted and then goes out. Extending and retracting the rear
spoiler manually You can extend and retract the rear spoiler
manually for cleaning.
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WARNING
Body parts could become trapped if you
manually retract the rear spoiler. There is a
risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is within the range of
movement of the rear spoiler. Release the
switch immediately if somebody becomes
trapped. The rear spoiler then extends again.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
! Do not enter an automatic car wash with
the rear spoiler extended. Otherwise, the
rear spoiler may be damaged.
Only extend the rear spoiler in order to
clean it by hand. Retract it again when you
have finished cleaning it.
X Close the trunk lid.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Y page 119).
X To extend: press button :.
The rear spoiler is extended.
Button :flashes until the rear spoiler has
extended and then lights up in red.
X To retract: press and hold button :until
the rear spoiler is completely retracted.
Button :flashes until the rear spoiler has
retracted and then goes out.
Rear Spoiler retracts manually Rear Spoiler retracts manually
appears in the display.
i If you release button :while retracting
the rear spoiler, it extends again
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Alternatively, you can call the following
telephone assistance services:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100
i Notes about the declaration of conformity
can be found here (Y page 22).
USA: FCC ID: CB2HMIHL4
Canada: IC: 279B-HMIHL4
Programming Programing buttons
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
(Y page 211). Integrated garage door opener in the rear-view
mirror
Garage door remote control Ais not part of
the integrated garage door opener.
X Before programing for the first time, clear
the integrated garage door opener memory
(Y page 214).
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button ( Ypage 119).
X Press and hold one of buttons ;to? on
the integrated garage door opener.
After a short time, indicator lamp :lights
up yellow.
i Indicator lamp :lights up yellow as soon
as button ;,=or? is programed for the
first time. If the selected button has already
been programed, indicator lamp :will only light up yellow after ten seconds have
elapsed.
X Release button ;,=or?.
Indicator lamp :flashes yellow.
X Point garage door remote control A
towards buttons ;to? on the rear-view
mirror at a distance of 2 to 8 inches (5 to
20 cm).
i The required distance between remote
control Aand the integrated garage door
opener depends on the garage door drive
system. Several attempts might be
necessary. You should test every position
for at least 25 seconds before trying
another position.
X Press and hold button Bon remote control
A until indicator lamp :lights up green.
If indicator lamp :lights up green or
flashes, then programing was successful.
X Release button Bon remote control Afor
the garage door drive system.
X If indicator lamp :lights up red: repeat
the programing procedure for the
corresponding button on the rear-view
mirror. When doing so, vary the distance
between remote control Aand the rear-
view mirror.
i If the indicator lamp flashes green after
successful programing, the garage door
system is using a rolling code. After
programing, you must synchronize the
garage door opener integrated in the rear-
view mirror with the receiver of the garage
door system.
Synchronizing the rolling code
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
(Y page 211).
Your vehicle must be within reach of the
garage door or exterior gate drive. Make sure
that neither your vehicle nor any persons/
objects are present within the sweep of the
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X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Y page 119).
X Press the programing button of the door or
gate drive (see the door or gate drive
operating instructions, e.g. under
"Programing additional remote controls").
i Usually, you now have 30 seconds to
initiate the next step.
X Press previously programed button ;,=
or ? of the integrated garage door opener
until the door closes.
The rolling code synchronization is then
complete.
Notes on programing the remote control
Canadian radio frequency laws require a
"break" (or interruption) of the transmission
signals after broadcasting for a few seconds.
Therefore, these signals may not last long
enough for the integrated garage door
opener. The signal is not recognized during
programing. Comparable with Canadian law,
some U.S. garage door openers also feature
a "break".
Proceed as follows:
R if you live in Canada
R if you have difficulties programing the
garage door opener (regardless of where
you live) when using the programing steps
X Press and hold one of buttons ;to? on
the integrated garage door opener.
After a short time, indicator lamp :lights
up yellow.
X Release the button.
Indicator lamp :flashes yellow.
X Press button Bof garage door remote
control Afor two seconds, then release it
for two seconds.
X Press button Bagain for two seconds. X
Repeat this sequence on button Bof
remote control Auntil indicator lamp :
lights up green.
If indicator lamp :turns red, repeat the
process.
X Continue with the other programing steps
(see above).
Problems when programing
If you are experiencing problems programing
the integrated garage door opener on the
rear-view mirror, take note of the following
instructions:
R Check the transmitter frequency of garage
door drive remote control A. This can
usually be found on the back of the remote
control.
The integrated garage door opener is
compatible with devices that have units
which operate in the frequency range of
280 to 433 MHz .
R Replace the batteries in garage door
remote control A. This increases the
likelihood that garage door remote control
A will transmit a strong and precise signal
to the integrated garage door opener in the
rear-view mirror.
R When programing, hold remote control A
at varying distances and angles from the
button that you are programing. Try various
angles at a distance between 2and
12 inches (5to 30 cm) or at the same angle
but at varying distances.
R If another remote control for the same
garage door drive is available, repeat the
same programing steps with this remote
control. Before performing these steps,
make sure that new batteries have been
installed in garage door drive remote
control A.
R Note that some remote controls only
transmit for a limited amount of time (the
indicator lamp on the remote control goes Features
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out). Press button
Bon remote control
A again before transmission ends.
R Align the antenna cable of the garage door
opener unit. This can improve signal
reception/transmission.
Opening/closing the garage door Once programed, the integrated garage door
opener Awill assume the function of the
garage door system's remote control. Please
also read the operating instructions for the
garage door system.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X Press button ;,=or? which you have
programed to operate the garage door.
Garage door system with a fixed code:
indicator lamp :lights up green.
Garage door system with a rolling code:
indicator lamp :flashes green.
i The transmitter will transmit a signal as
long as the button is pressed. The
transmission is halted after a maximum of
ten seconds and indicator lamp :lights
up yellow. Press button ;,=or? again
if necessary.
Clearing the memory X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X Press buttons ;and ?.
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
X Press and hold buttons ;and ?until the
indicator lamp turns green.
i Make sure that you clear the memory of
the integrated garage door opener before
selling the vehicle. Charge maintenance socket
The battery may drain if the vehicle is left
stationary for long periods. In this case,
Mercedes-Benz recommends attaching the trickle charger to the charge maintenance
socket.
The charge maintenance socket is designed
solely for connecting a trickle charger. A
trickle charger can be obtained from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, for
example.
X
Switch the ignition off.
X Open the trunk lid.
X Connect the cable provided in the trunk to
the trickle charger.
X Connect the trickle charger to charge
maintenance socket :. Consult the
manufacturer's operating instructions on
how to do so.
i A trickle charger connected to charge
maintenance socket :only maintains the
current charge level of the vehicle's
electrical system battery. If the vehicle's
electrical system battery is discharged, it
needs to be charged with a battery charger.
You will find further information on
charging the battery on (Y page 236). Floormat on the driver's side
G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
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G
WARNING
The engine cooling system is pressurized,
particularly when the engine is warm. When
opening the cap, you could be scalded by hot
coolant spraying out. There is a risk of injury.
Let the engine cool down before opening the
cap. Wear eye and hand protection when
opening the cap. Open the cap slowly half a
turn to allow pressure to escape.
Only check the coolant level when the vehicle
is on a level surface and the engine has cooled
down.
X Set the Start/Stop button to key position
2.
X Check the coolant temperature display in
the "AMG" menu (Y page 161).
The coolant temperature must be below
158 ‡ (70 †). X
Slowly turn cap :half a turn counter-
clockwise and allow excess pressure to
escape.
X Turn cap :further counter-clockwise and
remove it.
If the coolant is at the level of the marker
bar in the filler neck when cold, there is
enough coolant in coolant expansion
tank ;.
If the coolant level is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) above the marker bar in the filler
neck when warm, there is enough coolant
in coolant expansion tank ;.X
If necessary, add coolant that has been
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Replace cap :and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go.
You will find further information about coolant
in the "Technical data" section
(Y page 283).
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine
compartment, such as the engine, radiator
and parts of the exhaust system, can become
very hot. Working in the engine compartment
poses a risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following. G
WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. If it comes into contact with hot
engine components or the exhaust system it
could ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer
concentrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
The washer fluid reservoir is used for both the
windshield washer system and the headlamp
cleaning system. Engine compartment
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damage to the major assemblies or the
vehicle.
Special service requirements
The specified maintenance interval takes only
the normal operation of the vehicle into
account. Under arduous operating conditions
or increased load on the vehicle,
maintenance work must be carried out more
frequently, for example:
R regular city driving with frequent
intermediate stops
R if the vehicle is primarily used to travel
short distances
R use in mountainous terrain or on poor road
surfaces
R if the engine is often left idling for long
periods
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
General notes
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.
! 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 straight 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
the brake pads/linings, 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. Care
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