2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG GT ROADSTER mirror

!
Hold the wiper arm securely when folding
back. The windshield could be damaged if
the wiper arm smacks against it suddenly.
Cleaning the exterior lighting X
Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior
lighting using a wet sponge and a mild
cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car
shampoo or cleaning cloths.
! Only use cleaning agents or cleaning
cloths which are suitable for plastic light
lenses. Unsuitable cleaning agents or
cleaning cloths could scratch or damage
the plastic light lenses.
Cleaning the mirror turn signals !
Only use cleaning agents or cleaning
cloths that are suitable for plastic lenses.
Unsuitable cleaning agents or cleaning
cloths could scratch or damage the plastic
lenses of the mirror turn signals.
X Clean the plastic lenses of the mirror turn
signals in the exterior mirror housing using
a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent,
e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or
cleaning cloths.
Cleaning the sensors !
If you clean the sensors with a power
washer, make sure that you keep a
distance of at least 11.8 in (30 cm) between
the vehicle and the power washer nozzle.
Information about the correct distance is
available from the equipment
manufacturer. X
Clean sensors 0043of the driving systems
with water, car shampoo and a soft cloth.
Cleaning the rear view camera X
Use clear water and a soft cloth to clean
camera lens 0043.
! Do not clean the camera lens and the area
around the rear view camera with a power
washer.
Cleaning the exhaust pipes !
Do not clean the exhaust pipe with acid-
based cleaning agents such as sanitary
cleansers or wheel cleaners.
X Clean the exhaust pipe with a chrome care
product tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz. 228
CareMaintenance and care

little energy, thus conserving battery
power.
i If the battery power supply has been
interrupted, e.g. if the battery was fully
discharged, you will need to reset the
"exterior mirrors automatic folding
function", by folding the mirrors out once
(Y page 91). Charging the battery
G
WARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive
gases can escape from the battery. There is a
risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient
ventilation while charging and jump-starting.
Do not lean over a battery. G
WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing.
Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean
over the battery. Keep children away from
batteries. Wash battery acid immediately with
water and seek medical attention. G
WARNING
A discharged battery can freeze at
temperatures below freezing point. When
jump-starting the vehicle or charging the
battery, gases can escape from the battery.
There is a risk of an explosion.
Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before
charging it or jump-starting.
! Only use battery chargers with a
maximum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
! Only charge the battery using the jump-
starting connection point.
The jump-starting connection point is in the
engine compartment (Y page 240).
Never charge the battery if it is still installed
in the vehicle, unless you use a battery charger which has been tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz. A battery charger unit
specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles
and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz
is available as an accessory. It permits the
charging of the battery in its installed
position. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for further information and
availability. Charge the battery in accordance
with the separate instructions for the
accessory battery charger.
Read the battery charger's operating
instructions before charging the battery.
X
Open the hood (Y page 218).
X Connect the battery charger to the positive
terminal and ground point in the same
order as when connecting the donor
battery in the jump-starting procedure
(Y page 240). Battery (vehicle)
239Breakdown assistance Z

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center data for all
vehicle variants and trim levels. Coupe
0043Height when
opened(rear
spoiler retracted) 63.4 in (1610 mm)
0043Height when
opened(rear
spoiler extended) 66.0 in (1677 mm)
(rear spoiler
extended)
0043Range of
movement
exceeding vehicle
width 14.3 in (362 mm)
0044Height when
opened (exterior
mirrors folded in) 73.7 in (1873 mm)
(exterior mirrors
folded in)
0044Height when
opened (exterior
mirrors folded out) 76.6 in (1946 mm)
(exterior mirrors
folded out) Vehicle length
182.7 in (4640 mm)
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
81.7 in (2075 mm)
Vehicle height
49.7 in (1262 mm)
Wheelbase
105.5 in (2680 mm)
Front track
66.2 in (1682 mm)
Rear track
65.0 in (1651 mm)
Ground clearance
3.9 in (99 mm)
Turning radius
47.6 ft (12.1 m)
Maximum trunk
load
137 lb (62 kg)
Vehicle data, Roadster
Dimensions and weights
The data stated here specifically refers to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center data for all
vehicle variants and trim levels. Roadster
0043Height when
opened(rear
spoiler retracted) 67.4 in (1713 mm)
0043Height when
opened(rear
spoiler extended) 68.2 in (1732 mm)Vehicle data, Roadster
285Technical data Z

SLS AMG Roadster
Vehicle length
182.7 in (4640 mm)
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
81.7 in (2075 mm)
Vehicle height
49.6 in (1261 mm)
Wheelbase
105.5 in (2680 mm)
Front track
66.2 in (1682 mm)
Rear track
65.0 in (1651 mm)
Ground clearance
3.9 in (99 mm)
Turning radius
39.7 ft (12.1 m)
Maximum trunk
load
137 lb (62 kg)286
Vehicle data, RoadsterTechnical data