2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG COUPE mirror

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 18 At a glance
........................................... 25 Safety
................................................... 35 Opening and closing
...........................61 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....83 Lights and windshield wipers
............95 Climate control
................................. 105 Driving and parking
..........................117 On-board computer and displays
....149 Stowage and features
......................199 Maintenance and care
......................217 Breakdown assistance
.....................231 Wheels and tires
............................... 247 Technical data
................................... 277 Contents
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Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .50
Safety guideline s............................. 37
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....19
Engine
Display message ............................ 177
Engine number ............................... 279
Starting .......................................... 120
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 120
Starting with the KEYLESS-GO
start function ................................. 120
Switching off .................................. 132
Engine diagnostics warning lamp ....195
Engine oil Adding ........................................... 220
Additives ........................................ 282
Checking the oil level ..................... 219
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 219
Display message .................... 178, 179
Filling capacity ............................... 282
Notes about oil grades ................... 281
Notes on oil level/consumption ....219
Temperature (on-board computer) .161
Temperature gauge ........................ 150
Viscosity ........................................ 282
E-SELECT lever ................................... 121
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Deactivating/activating ...................56
Display message ............................ 170
Function/notes ................................ 56
Important safety information ...........55
Warning lamp ................................. 193
Exhaust check ................................... 135
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instructions) 228
Exterior lighting Setting options ................................ 96
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 90
Dipping (automatic) .........................91
Folding in/out (automatically). ........91
Folding in/out (electrically). ............91Folding in when locking (on-board
computer)
...................................... 160
Out of position (troubleshooting) .....91
Setting ............................................. 91
Storing settings (memory function) .. 92
Storing the parking position ............. 92 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 232
Flat tire Preparing the vehicle .....................233
Raising the vehicle .........................270
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 233
Floormats ........................................... 214
Fuel Additives ........................................ 281
Consumption statistics ..................153
Displaying the range ......................153
Driving tips .................................... 134
E10 ................................................ 280
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 280
Important safety notes ..................280
Problem (malfunction) ...................131
Refueling ........................................ 129
Tank content/reserve fuel .............280
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 129
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 153
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 280
Problem (malfunction) ...................131
Fuse box
Front-passenger footwell ...............245
Rear compartment .........................245
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 245
Before changing ............................. 245
Important safety notes ..................2448
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Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................214
Important safety notes ..................211
Opening/closing the garage door ..214
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 212
Gasoline ............................................. 280
Gear indicator .................................... 123
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 229
Genuine parts ...................................... 18
Glove box ........................................... 200H
Hazard warning lamps ........................98
Head bags ............................................ 42
Headlamp cleaning system Notes ............................................. 284
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....221
Cleaning system (capacity )............ 284
Cleaning system (function) ..............99
Cleaning system (notes) ................284
Fogging up ....................................... 99
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ..........88
Heating see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Switching on/off .............................. 98
High-beam headlamps (display
message) ............................................ 175
Hill start assist .................................. 121
Hood Closing .......................................... .219
Display message ............................ 184
Important safety notes ..................218
Opening ......................................... 218
Hydroplaning ..................................... 137I
Ignition lock ....................................... 119
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 58Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 27
Settings ......................................... 157
Warning and indicator lamps ...........28
Instrument cluster lighting ..............158
Interior lighting Automatic control ............................ 99
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 159
Emergency lighting ........................100
Manual control ............................... 100
Overview .......................................... 99
Reading lamp ................................... 99 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 232
Using ............................................. 270
Jump starting (engine) ......................240 K
KEYLESS-GO start function Display message ............................ 185
Start/Stop button .......................... 119
Starting the engine ........................120
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 119
Kickdown ........................................... 124
Driving tips .................................... 124
Knee bag .............................................. 41 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................161
License plate lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 101
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 175
Lighting Light switch ..................................... 96
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off .159 Index
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Automatic headlamp mod
e.............. 96
Display message ............................ 173
Driving abroad ................................. 96
Hazard warning lamps .....................98
High beam flasher ............................ 98
High-beam headlamps .....................98
Low-beam headlamps ......................97
Parking lamps .................................. 97
Standing lamps ................................ 97
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 158
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ......................96
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 159
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........159
Turn signals ..................................... 98
see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 139
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 70
Emergency locking ........................... 71
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 70
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 174
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................... 96
Switching on/off .............................. 97 M
M+S tires ............................................ 250
Malfunction message see Display messages
Manual drive program ......................127
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 226
mbrace Call priority .................................... 208
Display message ............................ 173Downloading destinations
(COMAND)
..................................... 208
Emergency call .............................. 205
General notes ................................ 204
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............209
MB info call button ........................207
Remote vehicle locking ..................209
Roadside Assistance button ..........207
Search & Send ............................... 209
Self-test ......................................... 205
System .......................................... 205
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 64
Locking vehicle ................................ 71
Unlocking the driver's door ..............71
Memory card (audio) .........................155
Memory function ................................. 92
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 164
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............155
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 63
MP3 Operation ....................................... 155
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 152
Permanent displa y......................... 158
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .151
Overview .......................................... 29 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............153
On-board computer .......................153
see separate operating instructions
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 11810
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Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults .............................................. .46
Operation ........................................ .42
System self-test ............................... 45
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................51
Important safety notes ....................36
OCS
Faults ............................................... 46
Operation ........................................ .42
System self-test ............................... 45
Odometer ........................................... 152
On-board computer AMG menu ..................................... 161
Audio menu ................................... 154
Convenience submenu ..................160
Displaying a service message ........222
Display messages ..........................163
Factory settings ............................. 160
Important safety notes ..................150
Instrument cluster submenu ..........157
Lighting submenu .......................... 158
Menu overview .............................. 152
Message memory .......................... 164
Navigation menu ............................ 153
Operation ....................................... 151
RACETIMER ................................... 161
Service menu ................................. 157
Settings menu ............................... 157
Standard displa y............................ 152
Telephone menu ............................ 155
Trip menu ...................................... 152
Vehicle submenu ........................... 160
Video DVD operation .....................155
Opening and closing ...........................68
Operating safety Declaration of conformity ................22
Important safety notes ....................21
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ...........................19
Outside temperature display ...........150
Overhead control panel ......................32 P
Paint code number ............................278
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...225
Panic alarm .......................................... 36
Parcel net ........................................... 201
Parking ............................................... 131
Important safety notes ..................131
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 92
Rear view camera .......................... 144
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 166
Electric parking brake ....................133
Parking lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 97
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................143
Driving system ............................... 141
Function/notes ............................. 141
Problem (malfunction) ...................144
Range of the sensors .....................142
Warning displa y............................. 142
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 42
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .229
Power washers .................................. 225
Power windows see Side windows
Program selector ............................... 124
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 18
Pulling away ...................................... 120 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ...........22 R
RACE START ....................................... 125
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....161
Radio Selecting a station .........................154
see separate operating instructions Index
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Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................22
Reading lamp ....................................... 99
Rear spoiler Display message ............................ 189
Extending/retracting .....................210
Problem ......................................... 211
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................228
Function/notes ............................. 144
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ..........................90
Dipping (automatic) .........................91
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................113
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes ..................282
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Important safety notes ..................129
Refueling proces s.......................... 129
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opene r....................... 211
Programming (garage door opener) 212
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes ..................100
Reporting safety defects ....................23
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 179
Warning lamp ................................. 196
see Fuel
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing lamps (display message) 175
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....20
Roof see Soft top
Route
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............153 S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................51
Child restraint systems ....................51
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Belt force limiters ............................ 50
Cleaning ......................................... 230
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 ................................. 191
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................86
Adjusting (manually). .......................86
Adjusting lumbar support ................86
Cleaning the cover .........................230
Correct driver's seat position ........... 84
Important safety notes ....................85
Seat heating problem ......................87
Storing settings (memory function) .. 92
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............88
Switching seat heating on/off .........87
Selector lever
Positions ........................................ 121
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......228
Service interval display Displaying service messages .........222
Hiding service messages ...............222
Notes ............................................. 222
Service messages ..........................222
Service menu (on-board computer) .157
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 283
Coolant (engine) ............................ 283
Engine oil ....................................... 281
Fuel ................................................ 280
Important safety notes ..................279
Notes ............................................. 27912
Index

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Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................71
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 70
Upshift indicator ............................... 128V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........202
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Display message ............................ 184
Equipment ....................................... 19
Individual settings ..........................157
Limited Warranty ............................. 23
Loading .......................................... 258
Locking (in an emergency) ...............71
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 62
Lowering ........................................ 273
Maintenance .................................... 20
Parking for a long period ................ 134
Pulling away ................................... 120
Raising ........................................... 270
Reporting problems .........................23
Towing away .................................. 242
Transporting .................................. 244
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........71
Unlocking (SmartKey) ................62, 68
Vehicle data ................................... 284
Vehicle data ....................................... 284
see Technical data
Vehicle dimensions ...........................284
see Technical data
Vehicle emergency locking ................71
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............278
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 232
Vehicle weights see Technical data
Video (DVD) ........................................ 155
VIN ...................................................... 278 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 192
Brakes ................................... 190, 192
Check Engine ................................. 195
Cruise control ................................ 139
ESP ®
.............................................. 193
Fuel tank ........................................ 196
Overview .......................................... 28
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Reserve fuel ................................... 196
Seat belt ........................................ 191
SPORT handling mode ...................193
SRS ................................................ 194
Tire pressure monitor ....................197
Warranty ............................................ 278
Washer fluid see Windshield washer system
Washer fluid (display message) .......185
Weight see Technical data
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........273
Wheel chock ...................................... 269
Wheels Checking ........................................ 249
Cleaning ......................................... 225
Important safety notes ..................248
Interchanging/changing ................268
Mounting a new wheel ...................272
Mounting a wheel .......................... 269
Removing a wheel ..........................271
Storing ........................................... 269
Tightening torque ........................... 273
Wheel size/tire size .......................273
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield washer system ..............221
Filling capacity ............................... 284
Notes ............................................. 284
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................103
Replacing the wiper blades ............102
Switching on/off ........................... 10116
Index

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