2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG GT COUPE steering

Tires
Display messages
Possible causes/consequence
sand 0050
0050Solutions Rectify
Rectify
Tir
ePressure
Tir ePressure The tire pressure is too lo
winatleastone of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 256).
X If necessary ,correct the tire pressure.
X Restart the tire pressure monitor (Y page 259).Check Check
Tires
Tires The tire pressure in one or mor
etiresh asdropped significantly.
The whee lposit ioni ss hown in the multifunctio ndisplay.
Aw arnin gtone also sounds.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which ar etoo low, ther eisariskoft he fol-
lowing hazards:
R they ma yburst, especiall yasthe load and vehicl espeed
increase.
R they ma yweare xcessivel yand/or unevenly, which ma ygreatly
impai rtire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking ,may
be greatl yimpaired.
There is ariskofana ccident.
X Stop the vehicl ewithou tmaking any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pa yattentio ntothe traffi cconditions as yo udoso.
X Secure the vehicl eagain st rolling away (Y page 131).
X Check the tire sand,ifn ecessary ,follo wthe instructions for a
fla ttire (Y page 235).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 256).
X If necessary ,correct the tire pressure. 182
Displa
ymessagesOn-b oardcomputer an ddisplays

Tires
Problem
Possible causes/consequence
sand 0050
0050Solutions 0077
The yellow tire
pressure moni-
tor warnin glamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) is
lit. The tire pressure monitor ha
sdetecte dalossofp ressure in at
leas tone of the tires.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which ar etoo low, ther eisariskoft he fol-
lowing hazards:
R they ma yburst, especiall yasthe load and vehicl espeed
increase.
R they ma yweare xcessivel yand/or unevenly, which ma ygreatly
impai rtire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking ,may
be greatl yimpaired.
There is ariskofana ccident.
X Stop the vehicl ewithou tmaking any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pa yattentio ntothe traffi cconditions as yo udoso.
X Secure the vehicl eagain st rolling away (Y page 131).
X Observe the additional displa ymessage sinthe multifunction
display.
X Check the tire sand,ifn ecessary ,follo wthe instructions for a
fla ttire (Y page 235).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 256).
X If necessary ,correct the tire pressure. 0077
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warnin glamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) flashe sfor
approximately one
minute and then
remains lit. The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
G WARNING
The system is possibl yunabl etor ecognize or register lo wtire
pressure.
There is ariskofana ccident.
X Observe the additional displa ymessage sinthe multifunction
display.
X Visi taq ualified specialis tworkshop. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
197On-board computer and displays Z

The mbrac
esystem To adjus
tthe volum eduring an mbrace call,
procee dasfollows:
X Press the 0081or0082 button on the mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel.
or
X Use the volum econtroller of COMAND.
The mbrace system provides various serv-
ices, e.g.:
R Automatic and manua lemergency call
R Roadside Assistance call
R MB Info call
USA only: yo ucan find informatio nand a
description of al lavailable features under
"Owners Online "athttp://www.mbusa.com.
Self-diagnosi softhe system After yo
uhaves witched on the ignition, the
system carrie soutas elf-diagnosis.
Am alfunctio ninthe system ha sbeen
detecte difone of the following conditions
occurs:
R The indicator lamp in the SOS button does
not come on during the system self-test.
R The indicator lamp in the 0052Roadside
Assistance button does not light up during
self-diagnosi softhe system.
R The indicator lamp in the 00D9MB Info call
button does not light up during self-diag-
nosi soft he system.
R The indicator lamp in one or mor eofthe
following buttons continue stolight up red
after the system self-diagnosis:
- SOS button
- 0052 Roadside Assistance cal lbutton
- 00D9 MB Info cal lbutton
R the Tele Tele Aid
AidInoperative
Inoperative orTele
Tele Aid
Aid
Not Activated
Not Activated message appearsinthe
multifunctio ndisplay after the system self-
diagnosis.
If am alfunctio nisindicated as outlined
above ,the system ma ynot operate as expected. In the event of an emergency
,help
will have to be summoned by othe rmeans.
Hav ethe system checked at the nearest
authorize dMercedes-Benz Center or contact
the following service 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
Emergenc ycall Important safety notes
! Yo
um usth aveal icens eagreement to
activate the mbrace service. Ensure that
your system is activated and ready for use, and press the 00D9MB Info cal lbutton to
register. If one of these step sisnot carried
out, it ma ynot be possibl etoactivate the
system.
If yo uhaveq uest ions abou tthe activation,
contact one of the following telephone hot- lines:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-
tance cente rat1 -800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
General notes
An emergency cal lisdialedautomaticall yifan
ai rb ag or Emergency Tensioning Device is
triggered.
i Yo
uc anno tend an automaticall ytrig-
gered emergency cal lyoursel f.
An emergency cal lcan also be initiated man-
ually.
As soo nasthe emergency cal lhas been ini-
tiated ,the indicator lamp in the SOS button
flashes. The ConnectingCall
Connectin gCall message
appear sinthe multifunctio ndisplay.
The audi ooutpu tism uted. Features
205Stowag eand featur es Z

Roadside Assistanc
ebutton X
Press Roadsid eAssistance button 0043for
more than two seconds.
Thi sinitiates acalltot he Mercedes-Benz
Custome rAssistance Center. The indicator
lamp in Roadsid eAssistance button 0043
flashe swhile the cal lisactive. The Con‐
Con‐
necting Call
necting Call message appears on the
multifunction display .The audi ooutpu tis
muted.
If ac onnection can be made, the Call Con‐
Call Con‐
nected nected message appears in the multifunction
display.
If ac ellula rphone network is available and
there is sufficient GP Sreception, the mbrace
system transmits data to the Mercedes-Benz Custome rAssistance Center, for example:
R Current location of the vehicle
R Vehicl eide ntification number
i The COMAND display shows that an
mbrace cal lisactive. During the call, you
can change to the navigation menu by
pressing the NAVI button on COMAND, for
example.
Voice outpu tisn ot available.
Av oice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Custome rAssistance
Center and the vehicl eoccupants.
The Mercedes-Benz Custome rAssistance
Center either send saqualified Mercedes-
Benz technicia norarranges for your vehicle
to be transported to the neares tauthorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Yo umay be charged
for service ssuchasr epairworka nd/or tow- ing. Further detail
sare available in your
mbrace manual.
i The mbrace system faile dtoinitiate a
Roadsid eAssistance cal lif:
R the indicator lamp for Roadsid eAssis-
tance cal lbutton 0043is flashing contin-
uously.
R no voice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz Custome rAssistance Center was
established.
Thi sm ay be because the corresponding
mobil ephone network is not available.
The Call Failed
Call Failed message appears in the
multifunction display.
X To en dacall:press the 0076button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
X Press the corresponding button for ending
ap hone cal lonCOMAND.
MB Info cal lbutton X
Press MB Info cal lbutton 0043for more than
two seconds.
Thi sinitiates acalltot he Mercedes-Benz
Custome rAssistance Center. The indicator
lamp in MB Info cal lbutton 0043flashe swhile
the connection is being made. The Con‐ Con‐
necting Call
necting Call message appears in the
multifunction display and the COMAND
system is muted.
If ac onnection can be made, the Call Con‐ Call Con‐
nected
nected message appears in the multifunction
display. Features
207Stowage and features Z

If
ac ellular phone network is available and
there is sufficient GPS reception, the mbrace
system transmits data to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center, for example:
R Current location of the vehicle
R Vehicle identification number
i The COMAND display shows that an
mbrace call is active. During the call, you
can change to the navigation menu by
pressing the NAVI button on COMAND, for
example.
Voice outputisn ot available.
Av oice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants. You can
obtain information on how to operate your
vehicle's systems, on the location of the near- est authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, and on
further products and services offered by
Mercedes-Benz USA.
USA only: you can find further information on
the mbrace system under "Owners Online" at
http://www.mbusa.com.
i The mbrace system failed to initiate an
MB Info call if:
R the indicator lamp in MB Info call but-
ton 0043is flashing continuously.
R no voice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center was
established.
This may be because the corresponding
mobilep hone network is not available.
The Call Failed
Call Failed messageappears in the
multifunction display.
X To end acall: press the 0076button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
X Press the corresponding button for ending
ap hone call on COMAND. Call priority When service calls are active, e.g. Roadside
Assistance or MB Info calls,ane mergency
call can still be initiated .Inthis case, an emer-
gency call willt ake priority and override all
other active calls.
The indicator lamp of the respective button
flashes until the call is ended. An emergency call can only be terminated by the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center.
All other calls can be ended by pressing:
R the 0076 button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel
R or the corresponding COMAND button for
ending atelephone call
i If an mbrace call is initiated
,audio output
is muted. The mobilep hone is no longer
connected to COMAND. If you must use
yourm obilephone, we recommend that
you do this only when the vehicle is sta-
tionary and in asafe location.
Downloading destination sinCOMAND Downloadin
gdestinations
i Information on the components and oper-
ating principles of COMAND can be found
in the separate COMAND operating instruc-
tions.
This service is part of the mbrace PLUS Pack-
age and cannot be purchased separately.
i You can only use the Destination Down-
loadf unction if the vehicle is equippedw ith
an avigation system.
Destination Download gives you access to a
data bank with over 15 million Points of Inter-
est (POIs) .These can be downloaded on the
navigation system in yourv ehicle.Ifyou know
the destination, the address can be down-
loaded. Alternatively ,you can obtain the loca-
tion of Points of Interest (POIs)/important
destinations in the vicinity.
You are prompted to confirm route guidance
to the address entered. 208
FeaturesStowagea
nd features

!
Do not clean the camera lens and the area
around the rear view camera with apower
washer.
Cleaning the exhaust pipes G
WARNING
The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself. There is arisk of injury.
Alwaysbep articularlycareful around the
exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow
these componentstoc ool down before touch-
ing them.
! Do not clean the exhaust pipe with acid-
based cleaning agents such as sanitary
cleansers or wheel cleaners.
Impurities combined with the effects of road
grit and corrosive environmental factors may cause flash rust to form on the surface. You
can restore the original shine of the exhaust
pipe by cleaning it regularly, especially in win- ter and after washing.
X Cleant he exhaust pipe with achrome care
product tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz. Interior care
Cleaning the display !
For cleaning, do not use any of the fol-
lowing:
R alcohol-based thinner or gasoline
R abrasive cleaning agents
R commercially-available householdc lean-
ing agents
These may damage the displays urface. Do
not put pressure on the displays urface
when cleaning. This could lead to irrepara-
ble damage to the display. X
Before cleaning the display, make sure that
it is switched off and has cooled down.
X Cleant he displays urface using acommer-
cially available microfiber cloth and
TFT/LCD displayc leaner.
X Dry the displays urface usingadry micro-
fiber cloth.
Cleaning the plastic trim G
WARNING
Care products and cleaning agents containing solvents cause surfaces in the cockpit to
become porous. As aresult, plastic parts may
come loose in the event of air bag deploy-
ment. There is arisk of injury.
Do not use any care products and cleaning
agents to clean the cockpit.
! Do not affix the following to plastic surfa-
ces:
R stickers
R films
R scented oil bottles or similari tems
You can otherwise damage the plastic.
! Do not allowc
osmetics, insect repellent
or sunscreen to come into contact with the
plastic trim. This maintains the high-quality look of the surfaces.
X Wipe the plastic trim with adamp, lint-free
cloth, e.g. amicrofiber cloth.
X Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning
products recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
The surface may change color temporarily.
Wait until the surface is dry again.
Cleaning the steering wheela nd selec-
tor lever X
Thoroughlyw ipe withadamp cloth or use
leather care agents that have been recom- mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Care
229Maintenance and care Z

X
Stow the TIREFIT kit in asafea nd accessi-
bl ep lace in the vehicle.
X Pul lawa yimmediately.
The maximum speed for atire seale dwitht ire
sealant is 50 mph (80 km/h). The uppe rpart
of the TIREFIT sticke rmustb ea ffixe dtot he
instrument cluster in the driver' sfield of
vision.
! After use, exces
sTIREFIT may run ou tof
the fille rhose. Thi scould cause stains.
X Stop afte rdriving for approximatel yten
minutes and check the tire pressure with
the tire inflation compressor.
The tire pressure mus tnow be at least
130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi).
i On tire
stha tare equipped with atire pres-
sure sensor (tire pressure monitor) ,the use
of sealant can lead to malfunction mes-
sages and incorrect displays. Therefore,
us ep ressure gauge 0084in the TIREFIT kit to
check and correct the tire pressure. G
WARNING
If the required tire pressure is not reached
afte rdriving for ashort period, the tire is too
badl ydam aged .The tire sealant canno trepair
the tire in this instance. Damaged tire sand a
tire pressure tha tist oo lo wcan significantly
impai rthe vehicle's braking and driving char-
acteristics. There is ariskofa ccident.
Do not continu edriving .Contact aquali fied
specialist workshop.
X Correct the tire pressure if it is stil latleast
130 kPa (1.3 bar/20 psi )(fort he values,
see the Tire and Loading Information plac-
ard on the driver' ssideB -pillar or tire pres-
sure table on the fue lfille rflap).
To increase the tire pressure: switch on
the tire inflation compressor.
To reduc ethe tire pressure: openrelease
screw 006B.
! The manufacturer doe
snot guarantee
tha talltire damag ecan be repaired using
the TIREFIT kit, particularly in the cas eofcuts and puncture
swithad iameter of more
tha nfou rm illimeters or on the sidewall. The
manufacturer is not responsible for dam-
ag ec aused by inappropriate us eofthe
TIREFIT kit.
X Drive to the neares tworksho pand have the
tire changed there.
X Hav ethe tire sealant bottl ereplaced as
soo naspossible at aquali fied specialist
workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center. H
Environmental note
Hav ethe used tire sealant bottl edisposed of
professionally ,e.g. at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
X Hav ethe TIREFIT kit replaced every four
years at aquali fied specialist workshop,
e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Battery (vehicle)
Important safety notes
Specia ltool sand expert knowledge are
required when working on the battery ,e.g.
removal and installing .You shoul dtherefore
have al lworki nvolving the battery carrie dout
at aq uali fied specialist workshop. G
WARNING
Wor kcarrie doutincorrectl yonthe battery
can lead ,for example, to ashort circuit and
thu sdam aget he vehicl eelectronics. Thi scan
lead to function restrictions applying to
safety-relevant systems ,e.g. the lighting sys-
tem, ABS (anti-lock braking system) or ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program). The operating
safety of your vehicl emay be restricted. You
could lose contro lofthe vehicle, for example:
R braking
R in the event of abrup tsteering maneuver
and/or when the vehicle's speed is not
adapted to the roa dconditions
There is ariskofana ccident. 238
Battery (vehicle)Breakdown assistance

X
First, remove the jumper cable sfrom earth point 0085and negative terminal 0087,then from
positiv eclamp 0043and positiv eterminal 0044.Each time beginning with your vehicle' sbattery.
X Slide cover 0083of the positiv eterminal in the opposite directio ntothe arrow.
X Have the battery checke dataqualified specialist workshop.
i Jump-starting is not considered to be
anorma loperating condition.
i Jumpe
rcable sand further information regarding jump-starting can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop. Towing and tow-starting
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The rea raxlel ocks when:
R the engine is not running
R the engine stalls while the vehicle is being
towed
R there is amalfunction in the power supply
or the vehicle' selectrica lsystem
There is ariskofana ccident.
In the event of abreakdown, yo ushould
always hav ethe vehicle transported. G
WARNING
If the brake system or power steering is mal-
functioning and your vehicle is then towed
away ,significantly more effort may be
required to stee rand brake than is normally
required .There is ariskofana ccident.
In such cases, use atow bar. Befor etowing,
make sur ethat the steering move sfreely. G
WARNING
If the weigh tofthe vehicle to be towe dortow-
starte disgreater than the permissible gross
weigh tofyourv ehicle:
R the towing ey ecould detach itself
R the vehicle/trailer combinatio ncould roll-
over.
There is ariskofana ccident.
Whe ntowing or tow-starting another vehicle,
its weigh tshoul dnot be greater than the per-
missible gros sweigh tofy ourv ehicle. !
Use the SmartKe
yinstead of the Start/
Stop button whe ntowing the vehicle.
Start the engine and keep it running. Turn
the SmartKe ytoposition 2in the ignition.
Set the transmission to Nusing the E-
SELECT lever. Make sure that yo uthen
leave the SmartKe yinposition 2.
Check the transmission positio ninthe
instrument cluster.
! Make sure that the electric parking brake
is released .Ifthe electric parking brake is
faulty ,visit aquali fied specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that yo uuse
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
this purpose.
! Whe
ntowing, pull away slowl yand
smoothly .Ifthe tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged.
! Only secure the tow rope or tow ba
ratthe
towing eyes. Otherwise, the vehicle could
be damaged.
! Do not us
ethe towing eyes for recovery
purposes as this could damag ethe vehicle.
If in doubt, recover the vehicle with acrane.
! The vehicle can be towe
damaximum of
30 miles (50km). The towing speed of
30 mph (50 km/h )mustn ot be exceeded.
If the vehicle ha stobetowedmore than
30 miles (50km), the entire vehicle mus tbe
raised and transported.
! Do not tow with sling-typ
eequipment.
Thi scould damag ethe vehicle. 244
Towinga
nd tow-startingBreakdow nassistance