2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG GT COUPE service

1, 2,
3...
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) .... 55A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 165
Function/notes ................................ 54
Warnin glamp .................................1 92
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 108
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 57
Additional speedometer ................... 158
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 284
Adjustin glumbar support .................. 86
Airb ags
Display message ............................ 171
Front airb ag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 40
Head bag ......................................... 42
Important safety notes .................... 38
Knee bag .......................................... 41
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp .......................................... .42
Safety guideline s............................. 37
Sid eimpact ai rbag .......................... 41
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Ai rf ilter (display message) .............. 180
AIRSCARF Switching on/of f.............................. 88
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower outpu t.............. 114
Ai rv ents
Important safety notes .................. 113
Setting ........................................... 113
Setting the blower outpu tofthe
AIRSCAR Fvents ............................. 114
Setting the center ai rvents ........... 114
Setting the sid eairvents ............... 114
Switching AIRSCAR Fon/of f............ 88
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) AMG
Adaptive sport suspensio nsystem .. 140
Butto nfor AMG menu .................... 128
E-SELECT lever .............................. 121
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 160
SETUP ............................................ 128
SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-gear sport
transmissio n.................................. 121
Anti-loc kbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 203
ASSYST PLUS servic einterva ldis-
play Hiding service messages ............... 222
Service messages .......................... 222
ATA (Anti-Thef tAlarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 58
Function ........................................... 58
Switching off the alarm .................... 58
Audi omenu( on-board computer) .... 154
Audi osystem
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualifie dspecialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualifie dspecialist workshop
AUTO lights
Displa ymessage ............................ 174
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 96
Automatic transmission Overview ........................................ 121 B
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 55
Battery Displa ymessage ............................ 185
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 65
Important safety notes .................... 64
Replacing ......................................... 65
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 240
Displa ymessage ............................ 178 4
Index

Notes on using dual-zone auto-
matic climate control .....................1
08
Overview of systems ..................... .106
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 110
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 113
Refrigerant ..................................... 284
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 285
Setting the aird istribution ............. 110
Setting the airflow ......................... 111
Setting the airv ents ..................... .113
Setting the temperature ................ 110
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 113
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Switching the MONO function on/
off ................................................. .111
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 112
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 26
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ............................ 98
Consumptio nstatistic s(on -board
computer) .......................................... 153
Convenience closing feature .............. 77
Convenience opening feature ............ 76
see Opening/closing the sid ewin-
dow s(all)
Coolant
Display message ............................ 177
Coolan t(en gine)
Checking the leve l......................... 221
Important safety notes .................. 285
Temperature (on-board computer) .. 160
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 24
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 100
Cruis econtrol
Cruise control leve r....................... 139
Deactivating ................................... 140
Display message ............................ 180 Driving system ............................... 138
Function/notes ............................
.138
Important safety notes .................. 138
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 139
Setting aspee d.............................. 139
Storing and maintaining current
spee d............................................. 139
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 202
Important safety notes .................. 202
Curb weight
see Technical data
Customer Assistanc eCenter (CAC) ... 23
Customer Relations Department ....... 23 D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Data
see Technical data
Daytime runnin glamps
Display message ............................ 175
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 158
Switching on/off (switch) ................ 96
Declarations of conformity ................. 22
Delaye dswitch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 158
Interior lighting .............................. 159
Diagnostic sconnection ..................... .22
Digital speedometer .........................152
Display (cleaning instructions) ........229
Display messages ASSYST PLUS service interva ldis-
pla y................................................ 222
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 164
Driving system s............................. 180
Engine ............................................ 177
Genera lnotes ................................ 162
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 164
Lights ............................................. 173
Safety systems .............................. 170
Service interva ldisplay .................. 222
SmartKey ....................................... 185
Tires ............................................... 182
Vehicl e........................................... 184 6
Index

Distanc
erecorder ............................ .152
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 33
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 159
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .70
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .62
Display message .................... 184 ,186
Emergency locking ........................... 71
Emergency unlocking ....................... 70
Important safety note s.................... 68
Opening (fro minside )...................... 69
Drinking and driving ......................... 135
Drive program Automati c...................................... 126
Manua l........................................... 127
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 160
Drive program display ...................... 123
Driver's door see Doors
Drivin gabroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 223
Symmetrical lo wbeam. ................... 96
Drivin glamps
see Daytime running lamps
Drivin gonfloodedroads .................. 137
Drivin gsafety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 54
ADAPTIV EBRAK E............................. 57
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 55
Electroni cbrake force distribution ... 57
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 56
ETS (Electronic Tractio nSystem) ..... 55
Important safety information ........... 54
Overview .......................................... 54
Drivin gsystems
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 140
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 145
Cruise control ................................ 138
Displa ymessage ............................ 180 PARKTRONIC ................................. 141
Rear vie
wcamera .......................... 144
Drivin gtips
AMG ceramic high-performance
compound brake system ............... 137
Brakes ........................................... 135
Break-in perio d.............................. 118
Drinking and driving ....................... 135
Driving abroa d................................. 96
Driving in winter ............................. 137
Driving on we troads ...................... 137
Exhaus tcheck ............................... 135
Fue l................................................ 135
Genera l.......................................... 134
Hydroplaning ................................. 137
Icy roa dsurfaces ........................... 137
Limite dbraking efficiency on
salte droads ................................... 136
Snow chains .................................. 253
Symmetrical lo wbeam. ................... 96
Wet roa dsurface ........................... 136
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 155
DVD video (on-board computer) ...... 155 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 159
Function/note s................................ 89
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsiv e............................. 90
Function/note s................................ 89
Switching on/of f........................... 159
EBD (electroni cbrake forc edistri-
bution) Displa ymessage ............................ 166
Function/note s................................ 57
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic traction contro lsystem
see ETS ............................................ 55
Emergenc yrelease
Driver's doo r.................................... 70
Trunk ............................................... 74
Vehicl e............................................. 70
Emergenc yTensionin gDevices
Function ........................................... 50
Safety guideline s............................. 37 Index
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O
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 ...........................................1 52
On-board computer AMG menu ..................................... 160
Audi omenu ................................... 154
Convenience submenu .................. 159
Displaying aservice message ....... .222
Display messages .......................... 162
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 ........................... 159
Video DVD operatio n..................... 155
Opening and closing ........................... 68
Operatin gsafety
Declaratio nofconformity ................ 22
Important safety notes .................... 21
Operatin gsystem
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 19
Outside temperature display ........... 150
Overhead control panel ......................32 P
Paint code number ............................280
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 225
Pani calarm .......................................... 36
Parce lnet .......................................... .201
Parking ............................................... 131
Important safety notes .................. 131
Position of exterio rmirror, front-
passenger sid e................................. 91
Rea rview 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 AI RBAG OF Find icator
lamp ...................................................... 42
Plasti ctrim (cleaning instructions) .. 229
Powe rwashers .................................. 225
Powe rwindows
see Sid ewindows
Program selector ............................... 124
Protectio nofthe environment
Genera lnotes .................................. 18
Pulling away ...................................... 120 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 23 R
RAC ESTART ....................................... 125
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 161 Index
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Radio
Selecting astation ......................... 154
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wav ereception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle Declaration of conformity ................ 22
Reading lamp ....................................... 99
Rear spoiler Displa ymessag e............................ 189
Extending/retracting ..................... 210
Problem ......................................... 211
Rear vie wcamera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 228
Function/note s............................. 144
Rear-vie wmirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 90
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 91
Rear windo wdefroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 113
Switching on/of f........................... 112
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) Important safety notes .................. 284
Refueling
Fuelgauge ....................................... 27
Important safety notes .................. 128
Refueling process .......................... 129
see Fuel
Remote control
Garag edooro pener ....................... 211
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 212
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 100
Reporting safety defects .................... 23
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Displa ymessage ............................ 179
Warning lamp ................................. 196
see Fuel
Reversin glamps (display message) .. 175
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 20
Roof see Soft top
Route
see Route guidance (navigation) Route guidanc
e(navigation) ............ 153 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicl e..................... 51
Chil drestraint systems .................... 51
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Beltforce limiters ............................ 50
Cleaning ......................................... 230
Correct usag e.................................. 48
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 50
Fastening ......................................... 49
Important safety guideline s............. 47
Releasing ......................................... 49
Safety guideline s............................. 37
Specia lsea tb eltr etractor ............... 53
Warning lamp ................................. 191
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 86
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 86
Adjusting lumba rsuppo rt ................ 86
Cleaning the cove r......................... 230
Correct driver' sseatp osition ........... 84
Important safety notes .................... 85
Sea theating problem ...................... 87
Storing settings (memory function) .. 92 Switching AIRSCAR Fon/of f............ 88
Switching sea theating on/of f......... 87
Selecto rlever
Positions ........................................ 121
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 228
Servic einterva ldisplay
Displaying service messages ......... 222
Hiding service messages ............... 222
Note s............................................. 222
Service messages .......................... 222
Servic emenu(on -board computer) .. 157
Servic eproducts
Brake fluid ..................................... 285
Coolant (engine) ............................ 285
Engine oi l....................................... 283
Fue l................................................ 282 12
Index

DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 268
GAW
R(GrossA xle Weight Rating)
(definition) .................................... .268
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) .......................................... .268
GVW R(Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 269
Important safety notes .................. 250
Increase dvehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 268
Kilopascal (kPa )(definition) ........... 269
Labeling (overview )........................ 264
Loa dbearing index (definition) ...... 270
Loa dindex ..................................... 266
Loa dindex (definition) ................... 269
Maximu mloaded vehicleweight
(definition) ..................................... 269
Maximu mloadona tire (definition) .. 269
Maximu mpermissibl etire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 269
Maximu mtire load ......................... 267
Maximu mtire load (definition) ....... 269
Optiona lequipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 269
PSI (pounds pe rsquare inch )(de f-
inition) ........................................... 269
Replacing ....................................... 270
Service life ..................................... 252
Sidewal l(de finition) ....................... 269
Speed rating (definition) ................ 268
Storing ........................................... 271
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 268
Technica ldata. .............................. 277
Temperature .................................. 264
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 270
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 269
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 269
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 268
Tire size (data )............................... 275
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 264
Tire trea d....................................... 251
Tire trea d(definition) ..................... 269
Tota lloa dlim it (definition) ............. 270
Tractio n......................................... 263 Tractio
n(definition) ....................... 270
Tread wear ..................................... 263
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s...................................... 263
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s(de finition) .................... 268
Wea rindicator (definition) ............. 270
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 268
see Fla ttire
Top Tether ............................................ 53
Tow-away alarm .................................. 59
Towing Important safety guideline s........... 244
Installing the towing ey e................ 245
Removing the towing ey e............... 245
With the rea raxler aised ................ 245
Towin gaway
With both axles on the ground ....... 246
Transmission
Driving tip s.................................... 124
Selector lever ................................ 121
Shift rang e..................................... 127
Transmissio nposition display ......... 123
Transmissio npositions .................... 123
Transporting the vehicle .................. 246
Trim piece s(clea ning instructions) .. 230
Trip computer (on-board computer) .. 153
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 152
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 74
Important safety guideline s............. 72
Locking separatel y........................... 74
Opening (automatically from
inside ).............................................. 73
Trunk lid
Displa ymessage ............................ 184
Opening/closing ........................ 72, 73
Opening dimensions ...................... 286
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 286
see Technical data
Turn signal (display message) ......... 174
Turn signals Switching on/of f.............................. 98
Type identificatio nplate
see Vehicl eide ntification plate Index
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Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in amanner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
R operating condition sofyour vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R ar egularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
startingt he engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain asafe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 00C3of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion. Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also suppliesr econditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed inthe following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrumen tcluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficienc yofthe restraint sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop. 18
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You could jeopardiz
ethe operating safet yof
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-rel-
evan tsystems, e.g. the brak esystem. Use
only genuin eMercedes-Ben zpart sorp artsof
equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and
accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
Genuin eMercedes-Ben zpartsa re subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been spe- cifically developed, manufactured or selected
for and adapted to Mercedes-Ben zvehicles.
Only genuin eMercedes-Ben zpartss hould
therefore be used.
More than 300,000 differen tgenuine
Mercedes-Ben zpartsa re available for
Mercedes-Ben zmodels.
All authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenters main-
tain asupply of genuin eMercedes-Ben zparts
for necessary service and repair work .Inaddi-
tion ,strategically located part sdeliver ycen-
ter sp rovide quick and reliable part sservice.
Always specify the vehicle identification num- ber (VIN )when ordering genuin eMercedes-
Ben zparts(Ypage 280).
Always specify the vehicle identification num- ber (VIN )when ordering genuin eMercedes-
Ben zparts. You can fin dinformation about
this in the printed Operator's Manual. Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipmen tof
your vehicle available at the tim eofgoingto
print. Country-specific differences are possi-
ble. Bear in min dthat your vehicle may not
feature all function sdescribed here. This also
applies to safety-relevant systems and func-
tions. The equipmen tinyour vehicle may
therefore diffe rfromt hat shown in the
descriptions and illustrations. The original purchase agreement lists all sys-
tem sinstalled in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipmen tand operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are importan tdocument sand should
be kept in the vehicle. Service and vehicle operation
Warranty
The implied warranty for your vehicle applies
in accordance with the warranty terms and
condition sinthe Service and Warranty Infor-
matio nbooklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter will
replac eand repair all factory-installed part sin
accordance with the followin gwarranty terms
and conditions:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission System Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut ,Maine, Massachu-
setts, New York ,Pennsylvania, Rhode
Islan dand Vermont Emission Control Sys-
tem Warranty
R State warranty enforcemen tlaws (lemon
laws)
Replacement part sand accessories are cov-
ered by the Mercedes-Ben zPartsa nd Acces-
sories warranties .These are available at any
authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter.
i Should you lose your Service and War-
rant yInformatio nbooklet, have an author-
ized Mercedes-Ben zCenter arrange for a
replacement. The new Service and War-
rant yInformatio nbooklet will be posted to
you. Introduction
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