2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG GT ROADSTER center console

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0049(USA
only)
0024(Canada
only)
Parking Brake See Parking Brake See
Oper. Manual Oper. Manual 0024
The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. Additionally the
indicator lamp (red) lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
X Pull the electric parking brake handle.
or
X Pull away carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
To apply:
X Switch the ignition off.
X Pull the electric parking brake lever for at least ten seconds,
until the display message disappears.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Shift the transmission to Pwith the button in the center console.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0024
The indicator lamp (red) flashes.
The power supply for the electric parking brake was interrupted.
X Pull the electric parking brake handle.
or
X Pull away carefully.
or
X Pull the electric parking brake handle until the display message
disappears. 0024
The indicator lamp (red) flashes and the warning lamp
(yellow) lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Engage or release the electric parking brake.
or
X Pull away carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display
messages
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0024
The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition, the indicator
lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the electric parking
brake has been engaged or released. It then goes out or remains
lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of
overvoltage or undervoltage.
X Pull away carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
If there is overvoltage or undervoltage:
X Remove the cause for the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. by
charging the battery or restarting the engine.
X Switch the ignition off and on, and then engage or release the
electric parking brake.
If this does not release the electric parking brake:
X Do not drive on.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0024
The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition, the indicator
lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the electric parking
brake has been engaged or released. It then goes out or remains
lit.
The electric parking brake has overheated.
X Allow the vehicle to cool down. Do not engage or release the
electric parking brake during this time.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.
X When the vehicle has cooled down: switch the ignition off and
on again, then engage or release the electric parking brake. 0049(USA
only)
0024(Canada
only)
Parking Brake Parking Brake
Inoperative Inoperative 0024
The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition, the indicator
lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the electric parking
brake has been engaged or released. It then goes out or remains
lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
X Switch the ignition off and on, and then engage the electric
parking brake.
If it is not possible to engage the electric parking brake:
X Shift the transmission to Pwith the button in the center console.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 168
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messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Depress Brake
Depress Brake
to Start Engine to Start Engine You cannot start the engine. The engine was switched off in
position
Dor R.
X Depress the brake pedal and start the engine. Door Open Door Open
Not in 'P' Not in 'P' The driver's door is open and the transmission is in position
R,N
or D.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Shift the transmission to Pwith the button in the center console.
X Press the electric parking brake handle. Service Required Service Required
Do Do
Not
Not Shift
Shift Gears
Gears
Visit Dealer
Visit Dealer You cannot change gear due to a malfunction.
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission position
Dis selected:
X Do not switch off the engine.
X Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the
transmission from position D.
If transmission position R,Nor Pis selected:
X Make sure that the electric parking brake is applied.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it
(Y page 269).
X Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
If no transmission position and no drive program is displayed:
X Make sure that the electric parking brake is applied.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it
(Y page 269).
X Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service. Only Shift to 'P' Only Shift to 'P'
when Vehicle is when Vehicle is
Stationary Stationary The vehicle is moving.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Shift the transmission to Pwith the button in the center console. Reversing Reversing
Not
NotPoss.
Poss.
Service Required
Service Required The sub geartrain with the even gears has failed. You can no longer
engage reverse gear. The smoothness of the gear change is
restricted. The transmission is in emergency mode.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display
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iPod
®
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 0043.
X To close: fold down cover 0043.
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 0043on 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 0043.
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 0043
Ruffled pocket Stowage nets
There is a parcel net located in the front-
passenger footwell. Stowage areas
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Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes !
Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill.
Cup holder in the center console Example: Coupe
X
Open the armrest (Y page 201).
Cup holders 0043are under the armrest. Sun visors
Overview of sun visors G
WARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded
up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving. Example: Coupe
0043
Mirror light
0044 Bracket
0087 Retaining strip, e.g. for a parking lot ticket
0085 Vanity mirror
0083 Mirror cover
Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light
0043only functions if the sun visor
is clipped into bracket 0044and mirror cover
0083 has been folded up.
Glare from the side Example: Coupe
X
Fold down the sun visor.
X Pull the sun visor out of bracket 0044.
X Swing the sun visor to the side.
X Slide the sun visor horizontally as desired. 202
FeaturesStowage and featu
res

too low, the power to the sockets is
automatically cut. This ensures that there
is sufficient power to start the vehicle.
Socket in the glove box X
Open the glove box (Y page 200).
Lift up the cover of socket 0043.
Socket on the center console !
If accessories are connected, make sure
that a maximum current draw of 15 A is not
exceeded. Otherwise, you will overload the
fuse. Example: Coupe
X
To open: briefly press the middle of
cover 0043.
The stowage compartment opens.
X Lift up the cover of socket 0044.
X To close: fold down cover 0043. mbrace
4
General notes You must have a license agreement to
activate the mbrace service. Ensure that your
system is activated and ready for use, and
press the
00D9MB Info call button to register.
If one of these steps is not carried out, it may
not be possible to activate the system.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone
hotlines:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
Shortly after successfully registering with the
mbrace service, a user ID and password will
be sent to you by mail.
USA only: you can use this password to log
onto the mbrace area under "Owners Online"
at http://www.mbusa.com .
The mbrace system is available if:
R it has been activated and is operational
R the corresponding mobile phone network
is available for transmitting data to the
Customer Center
R a service subscription is available
R the starter battery is sufficiently charged
i Determining the location of the vehicle on
a map is only possible if:
R GPS reception is available.
R the vehicle position can be forwarded to
the Customer Assistance Center.
4 The system is called TELE AID in Canada. 204
FeaturesSto
wage an d features

X
Remove the jack from the left-hand
stowage space in the trunk to allow the
stowage compartment to be opened.
X Turn fastener 0044in the direction of the
arrow.
X Open stowage compartment 0043.
X Remove the TIREFIT kit, wheel chock,
alignment bolt and gloves. Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle is equipped with a TIREFIT kit.
X Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground, as far away as possible from
traffic.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X Apply the electric parking brake manually
(Y page 133).
X Bring the front wheels into the straight-
ahead position.
X Shift the transmission to Pwith the button
in the center console.
X Switch off the engine.
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they do so.
X Make sure that no one is near the danger
area while a wheel is being changed.
Anyone who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.
X Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to
traffic conditions when doing so.
X Close the driver's door. TIREFIT kit
Using the TIREFIT kit TIREFIT is a tire sealant.
You can use TIREFIT to seal punctures of up
to 0.16 in (4 mm), particularly those in the tire
tread. You can use TIREFIT at outside
temperatures down to
00F84 ‡ (00F820 †). G
WARNING
In the following situations, the tire sealant is
unable to provide sufficient breakdown
assistance, as it is unable to seal the tire
properly:
R there are cuts or punctures in the tire larger
than those mentioned above.
R the wheel rim is damaged.
R you have driven at very low tire pressures
or on a flat tire.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not drive the vehicle. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop. G
WARNING
The tire sealant is harmful and causes
irritation. It must not come into contact with
your skin, eyes or clothing or be swallowed.
Do not inhale TIREFIT fumes. Keep tire sealant
away from children. There is a risk of injury.
If you come into contact with the tire sealant,
observe the following:
R Rinse off the tire sealant from your skin
immediately with water.
R If the tire sealant comes into contact with
your eyes, immediately rinse them
thoroughly with clean water.
R If tire sealant is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly and drink
plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting,
and seek medical attention immediately.
R Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with tire sealant.
R If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately. Flat ti
re
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R
If the battery is fully discharged, leave the battery that is being used to jump-start connected
for a few minutes before attempting to start. This charges the battery slightly.
R Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch.
Make sure that:
R the jumper cables are not damaged.
R when the jumper cables are connected to the battery, uninsulated sections of the terminal
clamp do not come into contact with other metal sections.
R the jumper cables cannot come into contact with parts such as the V-belt pulley or the fan.
These parts move when the engine is started and while it is running.
X Press the electric parking brake handle.
X Shift the transmission to Pwith the button in the center console.
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g. radio, blower, etc.).
X Open the hood (Y page 218). Position number
0084identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-
starting device.
X Slide cover 0083of positive terminal 0043in the direction of the arrow.
X Connect positive terminal 0043on your vehicle to positive terminal 0044of donor battery 0084
using the jumper cable, beginning with your own battery.
X Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
X Connect negative terminal 0087of donor battery 0084to earth point 0085of your vehicle using
the jumper cable, connecting the jumper cable to donor battery 0084first.
X Start the engine.
X Before disconnecting the jumper cables, let the engine run for several minutes. Jump-starting
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