2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG ROADSTER oil

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....55 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 165
Function/notes ................................ 54
Warning lamp ................................. 192
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................108
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 58
Additional speedometer ...................158
Additives (engine oil) ........................282
Adjusting lumbar support ..................86
Air bags Display message ............................ 171
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 40
Head bag ......................................... 42
Important safety notes ....................38
Knee bag .......................................... 41
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Side impact air bag ..........................41
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air filter (display message) ..............180
AIRSCARF Switching on/off .............................. 88
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output ..............114
Air vents
Important safety notes ..................113
Setting ........................................... 113
Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents ............................ .114
Setting the center air vents ...........114
Setting the side air vents ...............114
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............88
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) AMG
Adaptive sport suspension system 140
Button for AMG menu ....................128
E-SELECT leve r.............................. 121
Menu (on-board computer) ............161
SETUP ............................................ 128
SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-gear sport
transmission .................................. 121
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 203
ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Hiding service messages ...............222
Service messages ..........................222
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................58
Function .......................................... .58
Switching off the alarm ....................58
Audio menu (on-board computer) ....154
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 174
Automatic headlamp mode ................96 B
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................55
Battery Display message ............................ 185
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 65
Important safety notes ....................64
Replacing ......................................... 65
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 239
Display message ............................ 178
Important safety notes ..................236
Jump starting ................................. 2404
Index

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
Index

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

Parcel net
...................................... 201
Rear wall ........................................ 201
Stowage space
Center console (rear) .....................201
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 250
Sun visor ............................................ 202
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 159
Suspension tuning AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 140
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 113
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............58 T
Tachometer ........................................ 150
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 175
Tail lamps (Display message) ........... 175
Tank content Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Technical data
Notes ............................................. 278
Tires/wheels ................................. 273
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 208
Display message ............................ 173
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 208
Emergency call .............................. 205
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
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 204
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 156
Menu (on-board computer) ............155
Number from the phone book ....... .156 Redialing
........................................ 157
Rejecting/ending a call .................156
Temperature
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 161
Engine oil ....................................... 150
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 161
Outside temperature ..................... .150
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........58
Immobilizer ...................................... 58
Tow-away alarm ............................... 59
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................161
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 233
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....254
Checking manually ........................254
Display message ............................ 182
Maximum ....................................... 254
Notes ............................................. 253
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................235
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................235
Recommended ............................... 251
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 256
Function/notes ............................. 254
Restarting ...................................... 257
Warning lamp ................................. 197
Warning message .......................... 257
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................267
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................266
Bar (definition) ............................... 266
Characteristics .............................. 266
Checking ........................................ 249
Definition of terms .........................266
Direction of rotatio n...................... 269
Display message ............................ 182
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................268
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .265
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............266 14
Index

Instrument cluster
Overview
Function Page
:
Speedometer
;
Upshift indicator 128
=
Tachometer 150
?
Engine oil temperature
display
150 Function Page
A
Multifunction display 152
B
Fuel gauge Instrument cluster
27At a glance

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
ESP
® 193
;
Seat belts 191
=
Brakes (USA only)
J
Brakes (Canada only) ?
High-beam headlamps 98
A
Low-beam headlamps 97
B
Turn signal 98
C
SRS 194
D
Check Engine
E
ABS
192 Function Page
F
Engine oil temperature 150
G
Tire pressure 197
H
Electric parking brake (USA
only)
!
Electric parking brake
(Canada only) I
Reserve fuel 196
J
SPORT handling mode 56
K
ESP
®
OFF 5528
Instrument clusterAt a glance

Center console
Upper section
Function Page
:
Controls COMAND, see the
separate operating
instructions
;
Adjusts AIRSCARF, left
(Roadster only)
88
=
Retracts/extends rear
spoiler (vehicles with AMG
adaptive sport suspension
system)
210
?
Hazard warning lamps 98
A
PARKTRONIC
143 Function Page
B
Adjusts AIRSCARF, right
(Roadster only)
88
C
Seat heating, right 87
D
4
PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp 42
E
Operates dual-zone
automatic climate control 107
F
Seat heating, left 8730
Center consoleAt a glance

Lower section
Function Page
:
AMG E-SELECT selector
lever
121
;
COMAND controller
=
Stowage compartment 201
12 V socket 203
Ashtray 203
Cigarette lighter 203
?
Stowage compartment with
cup holder 201
A
Soft top switch (Roadster
only)
79
B
Ignition lock (behind
stowage space) 119
C
Calls up/stores AMG menu
(SETUP)
128 Function Page
D
Adjusts AMG adaptive
sport suspension system
140
Retracts/extends rear
spoiler (vehicles without
AMG adaptive sport
suspension system)
210
E
Activates/deactivates
ESP
® 56
Activates/deactivates
SPORT handling mode
56
F
Start/Stop button 119
G
Selects the drive program 126
H
Parking lock button
P 121Center console
31At a glance