2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG COUPE buttons

Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
.......................................... 282
Washer fluid .................................. .284
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........160
On-board computer .......................157
Setting the air distribution ...............110
Setting the airflow ............................111
SETUP (on-board computer) .............161
Shift ranges ....................................... 127
Side impact air bag .............................41
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 176
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 227
Convenience closing feature ............77
Convenience opening feature ..........76
Important safety information ...........75
Opening/closing .............................. 75
Opening/closing (all) .......................76
Problem (malfunction) .....................78
SmartKey ............................................. 68
Changing the battery .......................65
Changing the programming .............63
Checking the battery .......................65
Convenience closing feature ............77
Convenience opening feature ..........76
Display message ............................ 185
Door central locking/unlocking .......62
Loss ................................................. 66
Mechanical key ................................ 64
Opening/closing soft top .................80
Positions (ignition lock) .................119
Problem (malfunction) .....................66
Starting the engine ........................120
Unlocking/locking vehicle ...............68
SmartKey positions
KEYLESS-GO start function ............119
Snow chains ...................................... 251
Socket Glove box ...................................... .204
Sockets
Center console .............................. 204
Points to observe before use .........203
Soft top
Cleaning ......................................... 226
Display message ............................ 184
Important safety notes ....................78Opening/closing (SmartKey)
...........80
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 79
Problem (malfunction) .....................82
Relocking ......................................... 80
wind screen ..................................... 80
Soft-top switch .................................... 79
Specialist workshop ............................ 22
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer .................158
Digital ............................................ 152
In the Instrument cluster .................27
Selecting the unit of measurement 157
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Warning lamp ................................. 193
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 173
Introduction ..................................... 37
Warning lamp ................................. 194
Warning lamp (function) ................... 37
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 176
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Starting (engine) ................................ 120
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) .....................89
Button overview ............................... 29
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 151
Cleaning ......................................... 229
Important safety notes ....................88
Paddle shifters ............................... 125
Storing settings (memory function) .. 92
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 161
Stowage areas ................................... 200
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 201
Center console .............................. 201
Cup holders ................................... 202
Glove box ...................................... .200
Important safety information .........200 Index
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Overhead control panel
Function Page
:
p
Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 99
;
c
Switches the interior
lighting on/off 100
=
|
Switches the
automatic interior lighting
control on/off 99
?
p
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 99
A
ï
MB Info call button
(mbrace system) 207
B
G
SOS button (mbrace
system) 205 Function Page
C
Rear-view mirror 90
D
Transmitter buttons for the
garage door opener 212
E
Microphone for mbrace
(emergency call system)
telephone and the Voice
Control System
F
F
Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace
system) 20732
Overhead control panelAt a glance

G
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, and do not give them access
to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. They could:
R injure themselves on vehicle parts
R be seriously or fatally injured by extreme
heat or cold
R injure themselves or have an accident with
vehicle equipment that may still be in
operation even after the SmartKey has
been removed from the ignition, such as the
seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment or memory function.
If children open a door, they could cause
severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if
they get out of the vehicle, they could injure
themselves when doing so or be seriously or
even fatally injured by any passing traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and a child could be burned on these
parts. G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be
unintentionally turned in the ignition lock. This
could cause the engine to be switched off.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to
the SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings
before inserting the SmartKey into the
ignition lock.
! Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations. :
& To lock the vehicle
; F To unlock the trunk lid
= % To unlock the vehicle
The turn signals flash once when unlocking
and three times when locking.
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer (Y page 159).
X To unlock centrally: press the%
button.
If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R the vehicle is locked again.
R the anti-theft alarm system is armed again.
X To lock centrally: press the&button. Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the setting of the locking
system in such a way that only the driver's
door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. This
is useful if you frequently travel on your own.
X To change the setting: press and hold
down the %and& buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp
(Y page 65) flashes twice . SmartKey
63Opening and closing Z

The SmartKey now functions as follows:
X
To unlock the driver's door: press the
% button once.
X To unlock centrally: press the%
button twice.
X To lock centrally: press the&button. Restoring the factory settings
X Press the %and& buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp
flashes twice. Mechanical key
General notes If the vehicle can no longer be locked or
unlocked with the SmartKey, use the
mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be triggered (Y page 58).
There are several ways to turn off the alarm:
X Press the %or& button on the
SmartKey.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
X To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the
SmartKey into the ignition lock.
Removing the mechanical key X
Push release catch :in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time remove
mechanical key ;from the SmartKey. SmartKey battery
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive
substances. If batteries are swallowed, it can
result in severe health problems. There is a
risk of fatal injury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately. H
Environmental note Batteries contain dangerous
substances. It is against the
law to dispose of them with
the household rubbish. They
must be collected separately
and recycled to protect the
environment. Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally friendly
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified
specialist workshop or a
special collection point for
used batteries.
The SmartKey batteries contain perchlorate
material, which may require special handling
and regard for the environment. National
guidelines must be observed during disposal.
In California, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/
HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/
index.cfm.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop. 64
SmartKeyOpening and closing

Checking the battery
X
Press the &or% button.
The SmartKey battery is working properly if
battery check lamp :lights up briefly.
If battery check lamp :does not light up
briefly during the test, the SmartKey battery
is discharged.
X Change the battery (Y page 65).
i If the SmartKey battery is checked within
the signal reception range of the vehicle,
pressing the &or% button:
R locks or
R unlocks the vehicle
i You can get a battery at any qualified
specialist workshop.
Replacing the battery X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 64).
You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery. X
Press mechanical key ;into the opening
in the SmartKey in the direction of the
arrow until battery tray cover :opens. Do
not hold the cover closed while doing so. X
Remove the cover of the battery tray.
X Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your
palm until battery =falls out.
X Insert the new battery with the positive
terminal facing upwards. Use a lint-free
cloth to do so.
X Insert the front tabs of the battery tray's
cover first, and then press to close it.
X Check the function of all SmartKey buttons
on the vehicle. SmartKey
65Opening and closing Z

i
If you press one of the two buttons and
do not hear a tone, the relevant setting has
already been selected.
You can also switch the automatic locking
function on and off using the on-board
computer (Y page 159). Unlocking the driver's door
(mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be triggered (Y page 58).
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 64).
X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go.
Coupe X
To unlock: insert the mechanical key into
the lock of the driver's door as far as it will
go.
X Turn the mechanical key clockwise to
position 2.
The door is unlocked.
X Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X To open the door: press button:.
The handle moves out slightly from the
door. X
Pull the handle out as far as it will go.
X Swing the door upwards by the handle.
Roadster X
Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
to position 1.
The door is unlocked.
X Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey. Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the
SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
Coupe :
Button for extending the handle
X To lock: lock the front-passenger door
manually from the inside (Y page 69).
X Leave the vehicle and close the driver's
door. Doors
71Opening and closing Z

Seats
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Children could become trapped if they adjust
the seats, particularly when unattended.
There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. G
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
R adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror and fasten your
seat belt before starting the engine. G
WARNING
If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or
other vehicle occupants could be trapped and
thereby injured. Children in particular could
accidentally press the electrical seat
adjustment buttons and become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
While moving the seats, make sure that your
hands or other body parts do not get under
the lever assembly of the seat adjustment
system. G
WARNING
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the
seat guide rail. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the seat. G
WARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level
of protection if you have not moved the
backrest to an almost vertical position. When braking or in the event of an accident, you
could slide underneath the seat belt and
sustain abdomen or neck injuries, for
example. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always ensure that the backrest
is in an almost vertical position and that the
shoulder section of your seat belt is routed
across the center of your shoulder.
G
WARNING
If head restraints are not installed and
adjusted correctly, they cannot provide
protection as intended. There is an increased
risk of injury in the head and neck area, e.g.
in the event of an accident or when braking.
Always drive with the head restraints
installed. Before driving off, make sure for
every vehicle occupant that the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the head
at about eye level. G
WARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level
of protection if you have not moved the
backrest to an almost vertical position. When
braking or in the event of an accident, you
could slide underneath the seat belt and
sustain abdomen or neck injuries, for
example. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always ensure that the backrest
is in an almost vertical position and that the
shoulder section of your seat belt is routed
across the center of your shoulder.
! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
R do not spill any liquids on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
R if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat Seats
85Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

Adjusting the steering wheel
:
To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
; To adjust the steering wheel height
i Further related subjects:
R EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
(Y page 89)
R Storing settings (Y page 92) EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Important safety notes The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting
in and out of your vehicle easier. G
WARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is
making adjustments, make sure that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the
steering wheel.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R press one of the memory function position
buttons, or
R move the switch for steering wheel
adjustment in the opposite direction to that
in which the steering wheel is moving.
The adjustment process is stopped. G
WARNING
If children activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature, they can become trapped,
particularly when unattended. There is a risk
of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If you drive off while the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature is making adjustments, you could lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always wait until the adjustment process is
complete before driving off.
Position of the steering wheel when the
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active The steering wheel swings upwards when
you:
R
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the KEYLESS-
GO start function in position 1
R open the driver's door and the SmartKey is
in position 0or 1in the ignition lock
i The steering wheel only moves upwards if
it has not already reached the upper end
stop.
Position of the steering wheel for
driving The steering wheel is moved to the last
selected position when you:
R
close the driver's door and
R press the Start/Stop button once
When you close the driver's door with the
ignition switched on, the steering wheel is
also automatically moved to the previously
set position.
The last position of the steering wheel is
stored after each manual setting or when you Steering wheel
89Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z