MERCEDES-BENZ SLS 2011 C197 Owner's Manual

Program mode selector dial
C ComfortFor standard drivingS SportFor sporty drivingS+ Sport PlusFor sporty driving with
shorter shift times
M ManualFor manual gearshiftingRS RACE STARTFor optimum
acceleration from a
standing start
iProgram mode RS cannot be selected
while driving. For more information, see
“RACE START” (Y page 292).
iIn addition, the currently selected
program mode is indicated in red on the
program mode selector dial.
The current program mode appears in the
multifunction display (Y page 267).
For information on automatic program mode
(C, S, or S+), see “Automatic shift program”
(Y page 267) and “One-touch gearshifting”
(Y page 267).
Activating manual shift program
XTurn the program mode selector dial until
M appears in the multifunction display. In
addition, M is indicated in red on the
program mode selector dial.
The transmission switches to manual
program mode M. Automatic shifting is
switched off. The gear range is not limited.
You can change the gears manually with drive
position D selected. You can upshift or
downshift through the gears in succession.
iManual program mode M will not be
stored. When the engine is turned off with
manual program mode M selected, the
transmission will go to automatic program
mode C when the engine is restarted.
Upshifting
! In manual program mode M, the
transmission will not upshift, even if the
engine has reached its overrevving range.
Shift up into the next gear before the
engine has reached its overrevving range.
Make absolutely certain that the engine
speed does not reach the red marking on
the tachometer. Otherwise the engine
could be damaged which is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
XMove the gear selector lever back briefly
(Y page 263).
or
XBriefly pull right gearshift control ;
(Y page 267).
The transmission shifts into the next higher
gear.
Upshift indicator
In manual program mode M, the upshift
indicator in the multifunction display advises
you to upshift before the engine reaches the
overspeed range. Thus you can drive at the
maximum engine speed for each gear without
overrevving the engine.
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The white segments : and the yellow
segment ; come on in succession from left
to right.
The optimal moment to upshift is reached
when the red segments = come on and the
message up appears in the multifunction
display:
XShift the transmission from current gear
into the next higher gear.
The fuel supply will otherwise be
interrupted to prevent the engine from
overrevving.
Downshifting
GWarning!
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in
order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle
control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent
this type of loss of control.
XMove the gear selector lever forward briefly
(Y page 263).
or
XBriefly pull left gearshift control :
(Y page 267).
The transmission shifts into the next lower
gear.
iWhen you brake or stop, the transmission
shifts down into a gear from which you can
easily accelerate or take off.
Kickdown
Using the kickdown while driving in manual
program mode M is not possible.
Deactivating manual shift program
XTurn the program mode selector dial until
C or S appears in the multifunction display.
or
XRestart the engine.
The transmission will go to automatic
program mode C.
Manual program mode M is not stored.
AMG button (SETUP)
You can select a preset driving program
(SETUP) and store it using the AMG button.
XStoring: Press and hold AMG button :
until an acoustic signal sounds.
XSelecting: Press AMG button :.
The selected driving program is selected.
XDisplaying: Press AMG button : briefly.
In the multifunction display, the SETUP
appears in the AMG menu (Y page 288).
Emergency operation (limp-home
mode)
If vehicle acceleration becomes less
responsive or sluggish or the transmission no
longer shifts, the transmission is most likely
operating in limp-home (emergency
operation) mode. In this mode only second
gear and reverse gear R can be selected.
XStop the vehicle in a safe location.XShift the transmission into park position P.XTurn off the engine.XWait at least 10 seconds before restarting.XRestart the engine.XShift the transmission into drive position
D (for second gear) or reverse gear R.
XHave the transmission checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon
as possible.
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Instrument cluster
Introduction
For a full view illustration of the instrument
cluster, see “Instrument cluster”
( Y page 34).
GWarning!
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see
information about your driving conditions,
such as
R speed
R outside temperature
R warning/indicator lamps
R malfunction/warning messages
R failure of any systems
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, do so with added
caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible.
The language setting for the multifunction
display can be changed via COMAND system
( Y page 99).
Activating the instrument cluster
The instrument cluster is activated when you
R open the driver’s door
R switch on the ignition
R switch on the exterior lamps
Engine oil temperature gauge
The engine oil temperature gauge is located
in the instrument cluster. The engine oil
temperature may rise up to 140† under
normal driving conditions.
! The engine should not be operated with
the engine oil temperature above 140†.
Doing so may cause serious damage which
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
The temperature of the transmission fluid and
coolant are displayed in the AMG menu
( Y page 287).
Tachometer
The red marking on the tachometer
( Y page 34) denotes excessive engine speed.
! Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds,
as it may result in serious engine damage
that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is
interrupted if the engine is operated within
the red marking.
Outside temperature indicator
The outside temperature indicator is
displayed in the multifunction display
( Y page 273).
GWarning!
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge is on the left-hand side of the
instrument cluster (Y page 34). Once the fuel
level has fallen below the reserve mark, the
yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp 8
for the fuel reserve comes on.
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Control system
Introduction
The control system is activated as soon as the
starter switch is in position 2.
The control system enables you to call up
information about your vehicle and to change
vehicle settings.
For example, you can use the control system
to find out when your vehicle is next due for
maintenance service, to call up statistical
data on your vehicle, and much more.
GWarning!
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others,
selecting features through the multifunction
steering wheel should only be done by the
driver when traffic and road conditions permit
it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
The control system relays information to the
multifunction display.
Multifunction steering wheel
The displays in the multifunction display and
the settings in the control system are
controlled by using the buttons on the
multifunction steering wheel.
:Multifunction display;Press button~to end a call
to reject an incoming call6to answer a call
to dial 9
to redial 98to mutePress buttonW
Xto set the volume
to operate the RACETIMER=Press button?to activate the Voice Control
System?Press button briefly%to cancel the Voice Control
System
to go back
to confirm messagesPress and hold button%to select the standard displayAPress button;
=to call up line for menus and to
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Press button briefly9
:to select submenu or scroll
through lists
within Audio menu to select
previous or next track, scene or
stored station
within Tel menu to switch to
the phone book and select a
name or numberPress and hold button9
:within Audio menu to select a
track or scene with quick
search or to select previous or
next station in station list or
wave band
within Tel menu to start the
quick search in the phone bookPress buttonato confirm selection or
messages
Depending on the selected menu, pressing
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel will alter what appears in the
multifunction display.
The information available in the multifunction
display is arranged in menus and
accompanying functions and submenus.
The individual functions are then found within
the relevant menu (radio or CD operations
under Audio, for example). These functions
serve to call up relevant information or to
customize the settings for your vehicle.
It is helpful to think of the menus, and the
functions within each menu, as being
arranged in a circular pattern.
In the Settings menu, instead of functions,
you will find a number of submenus for calling
up and changing settings. For instructions on
using these submenus, see “Settings menu”
( Y page 282).
The number of menus available in the system
depends on which optional equipment is
installed in your vehicle.
Using the control systemXTo select a menu: Press button =
or ; .XTo select a submenu: Press button :
or 9 .XTo go to the next higher menu level:
Press button %.XTo select the standard display: Press
button % repeatedly until the standard
display featuring the odometer and
speedometer appears.
or
XPress and hold button % until the
standard display featuring the trip
odometer and the main odometer appears.XTo confirm selection: Press button a.XTo confirm display message: Press
button a or % .
The control system saves certain display
messages. Calling up display messages
( Y page 282).
For information about warning and
malfunction messages appearing in the
multifunction display ( Y page 364).
Multifunction display
:Transmission position/gear range
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?Line for main menusADigital clock/outside temperature
indicator
Settings, functions, submenus as well as any
malfunctions appear in the text field.
For more information on menus displayed in
the multifunction display, see “Menus and
submenus” ( Y page 275).
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Menus and submenusFunction:Trip menu ( Y page 275);Navi menu ( Y page 277)=Audio menu ( Y page 168)?Tel menu ( Y page 280)AService menu (Y page 281)BSettings menu (Y page 282)CAMG menu ( Y page 287)Trip computer menu
In the Trip menu, you can show an additional
display for the speedometer and call up or
reset your vehicle’s statistical data.
The following information is available:
R Standard display ( Y page 275)
R Fuel consumption statistics since start
( Y page 276)
R Fuel consumption statistics since last reset
( Y page 276)
R Resetting values ( Y page 276)R
Remaining driving range ( Y page 277)
R Digital Speedometer ( Y page 277)
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In the standard display, the trip
odometer : and the main odometer ;
appear in the multifunction display.
If another display appears instead of the
standard display:XPress button = or ; to select the
Trip menu.
or
XPress button % repeatedly until the
standard display appears.
or
XPress and hold button % until the
standard display appears.
Fuel consumption statistics since start
XPress button = or ; to select the
Trip menu.XPress button : or 9 to select From
Start .:Distance driven since start;Time elapsed since start=Average speed since start?Average fuel consumption since start
All statistics stored since the last engine start
will be reset approximately 4 hours after the
ignition is switched off.
Resetting will not occur if you turn the
SmartKey back to position 1 or 2 within this
time period.
The fuel consumption statistics since start
reset automatically to 0 after 9 999 miles or
999 hours, whichever occurs first.
Fuel consumption statistics since last
resetXPress button = or ; to select the
Trip menu.XPress button : or 9 to select From
Reset .:Distance driven since last reset;Time elapsed since last reset=Average speed since last reset?Average fuel consumption since last reset
The fuel consumption statistics since last
reset automatically to 0 after 99 999 miles or
9 999 hours, whichever occurs first.
Resetting values
You can reset the values for the following
functions:
R Trip odometer
R Fuel consumption statistics since start
R Fuel consumption statistics since last reset
XPress button = or ; to select the
Trip menu.XPress button : or 9 to select the
function you wish to reset.XPress button a.
Example illustration: Reset fuel consumption
statistics since start
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XPress button : to select Yes.XPress button a to confirm.
Remaining driving range
XPress button = or ; to select the
Trip menu.XPress button : or 9 to select the
estimated remaining driving range.
Note that the values are calculated based
on the current fuel tank level and the
current driving style. Make sure to refuel in
time.
If only very little fuel is left in the tank, a
vehicle at the fuel pump C appears
instead of the estimated remaining driving
range.:Estimated remaining driving range
Digital speedometer
XPress button = or ; to select the
Trip menu.XPress button : or 9 to select the
digital speedometer.:Digital speedometer
Navi menu
The Navi menu contains the functions
needed to operate your navigation system.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Navi menu.
Route guidance not active
The multifunction display shows the direction
of travel and the name of the street you are
currently driving on, if known by the
navigation system.
:Direction of travel;Street you are currently driving on
Route guidance active
The image in the multifunction display
depends on whether you are being notified of
a driving maneuver.
No notification of driving maneuver
Example illustration
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Driving maneuver announced without
lane advice
Example illustration
:Street into which the driving maneuver
leads;Distance to driving maneuver and
graphical distance representation=Symbol for driving maneuver
When you are being notified of a driving
maneuver, you will see a visual distance
display next to the driving maneuver
symbol ;. The visual distance display is
reduced from bottom to top the closer you
come to the announced driving maneuver.
Driving maneuver announced with lane
advice
Lane advice is displayed only when the
respective data are available on the digital
map.
When driving on multilane roads or highways,
the COMAND system can display lane advice
for the next driving maneuver.
:Road into which the driving maneuver
leads;Distance to driving maneuver and
graphical distance representation=Lane advice?Symbol for driving maneuverDuring a driving maneuver additional lanes
may become available on the road or
highway.:Through lane;Lane that opened up during the driving
maneuver=Recommended lane for the driving
maneuver
For more information on lane advice, see
( Y page 135).
Navigation status displays in the
multifunction display
While route guidance is active, the following
messages may be shown in the multifunction
display:
R O
You have reached your destination.
R Within Destination Area
You have arrived in the area of your
destination. The message appears, for
example, for relatively large POIs.
R New Route...
The COMAND system calculates a new
route, e.g. because you have deviated from
the calculated route or due to a detour
report. Afterward, the COMAND system
continues route guidance.
R Calculating Route
The COMAND system is calculating a route.
Afterward, the COMAND system starts
route guidance.
R Off Map
The vehicle’s location is outside of the
digital map’s range. The vehicle is in an off-
map position ( Y page 135).
R Off Mapped Road
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