MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG 2011 Owners Manual

The exterior rear view mirrors fold out
automatically as soon as the vehicle is
unlocked and the driver’s or passenger door
is subsequently opened.
Memory function
Notes
With the memory function you can store up
to three different configurations per front
seat.
Each memory position button on the driver’s
side can store all of the following settings:
RSeat position and dorsal support
RSteering wheel position
RExterior rear view mirrors’ position
GWarning!
Do not activate the memory function while
driving. Activating the memory function while
driving could cause the driver to lose control
of the vehicle.
Each memory position button on the
passenger side can store the setting of the
seat position and dorsal support.
Storing positions into memoryXAdjust the seats.XOn the driver’s side, also adjust the
steering wheel and exterior rear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
XPress memory button M once and within
3 seconds press memory position button 1,
2 or 3.
When the settings are stored to the
selected position, an acknowledgement
signal sounds.
Recalling positions from memory
XPress and hold desired memory position
button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat has moved
to the stored position completely. On the
driver’s side, also wait for the steering
wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to
move to the stored position.
iReleasing the memory position button
stops movement to the stored positions
immediately.
Lighting
Notes
iIf you drive in countries with left-hand
driving, you must have the headlamps
modified for symmetrical low beams.
Relevant information can be obtained at
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Exterior lamp switch004A 006FStanding lamps, left004B 0070Standing lamps, right004C 006CParking lamps 5
Daytime running lamp mode004D 0066Automatic headlamp mode
Daytime running lamp mode004E 0064Low-beam headlamps or high-beam
headlamps
i The exterior lamps (except standing
lamps or parking lamps) go out
automatically when you open the driver’s
door with the ignition switched off or
remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
When the parking lamps are switched on
and you remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch and open the driver’s door,
an acoustic signal sounds.
In addition the message Switch Off
Lights appears in the multifunction
display.
Switch off the parking lamps manually.
! Failure to switch off the parking lamps
when leaving the vehicle may result in a
discharged battery.
i For better detection of the vehicle, the
LED daytime running lamps are dimmed to
parking lamp level when the low-beam
headlamps are switched on.
Low-beam headlamps
The low-beam headlamps can be switched on
and off with the exterior lamp switch.
XSwitch on the ignition.XSwitching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position 0064.
The following lamps come on:
R Low-beam headlamps
R Parking lamps 5
R Green indicator lamp 0064 in the
instrument cluster
Automatic headlamp mode
GWarning!
If the exterior lamp switch is set to 0066, the
headlamps will not automatically come on
under foggy conditions. This could endanger
you and/or others. Thus, turn the exterior
lamp switch to 0064 under foggy conditions.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid
to the driver. The driver is responsible for the
operation of the vehicle’s lights at all times.
XSwitching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position 0066.
When ambient light is low: When the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button has been
pressed once or when the SmartKey is in
starter switch position 1, the parking lamps 5
come on automatically.
When the engine is running, the low-beam
headlamps come on additionally.
When ambient light is bright: When the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button has been
pressed once or when the SmartKey is in
starter switch position 1, all lamps are off.
When the engine is running, the daytime
running lamps 6
come on automatically.
When the low-beam headlamps are switched
on, the green indicator lamp 0064 in the
instrument cluster comes on.
5 When the parking lamps are on, the tail lamps, the license plate lamps, the side marker lamps, and the
instrument cluster illumination are also on.
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Once the low-beam headlamps are on, the
high-beam headlamps are also available.
Daytime running lamp mode
In Canada, the daytime running lamp mode is
mandatory and therefore in a constant mode.
In the USA, the daytime running lamp mode
is activated by default.
XMake sure the daytime running lamp mode
is activated in the control system, see
“Switching daytime running lamp mode on
or off (USA only)” ( Y page 284).XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
0066 .
When the engine is running and the
ambient light is bright, the daytime running
lamps come on.
In low ambient lighting conditions, the
following lamps will come on additionally:
R Low-beam headlamps
R Parking lamps 5
R green indicator lamp 0064 in the
instrument cluster
You can only switch on the high-beam
headlamps when the low-beam headlamps
are on.
The high-beam flasher is available at all times.
Canada only
When the engine is running, and you
R shift from a driving position to park
position P with the vehicle at a standstill,
the daytime running lamps or the low-beam
headlamps will go out with a delay of
3 minutes
R turn the exterior lamp switch to position
006C , the daytime running lamps and the
parking lamps 5
come on in bright ambient
lighting conditions.
R turn the exterior lamp switch to position
0064 , the manual headlamp mode has
priority over the daytime running lamp
mode
The corresponding exterior lamps come on
( Y page 250).
USA only
When the engine is running, and you turn the
exterior lamp switch to position 006C or
0064 , the manual headlamp mode has
priority over the daytime running lamp mode.
The corresponding exterior lamps come on
( Y page 250).
Locator lighting
The locator lighting is described in the
“Control system” section, see “Switching
locator lighting on or off” ( Y page 285).
Combination switch
Turn signals
XPress the combination switch in direction
of arrow 0047 or 0088.
The corresponding turn signal indicator
lamp 0026 or 0024 in the instrument
cluster flashes.
The combination switch resets automatically
after major steering wheel movements.
5 When the parking lamps are on, the tail lamps, the license plate lamps, the side marker lamps, and the
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To signal minor directional changes:XPress the combination switch only to the
point of resistance in direction of
arrow \000G or \000

Interior lighting\000F\000= Automatic control on/off\000G\000I Right reading lamp on/off\000

Switching on/off
Combination switch
\000J\000' Windshield wipers off\000K\000b Slow intermittent wiping7\000L\000c Fast intermittent wiping8\000M\000

For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp
cleaning system” ( Y page 325).
For information on cleaning the headlamps
with washer fluid, see “Headlamp cleaning
system” ( Y page 252).
Problems with wipers
! If anything blocks the windshield wipers
(leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off
immediately.
For safety reasons, do the following before
attempting to remove any blockage:
R Stop the vehicle in a safe location.
R Turn off the engine by pressing the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and
open the driver’s door (with the driver’s
door open, starter switch is in position
0 , same as with SmartKey removed from
starter switch).
or
R Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
R Engage the electronic parking brake.
R Remove blockage.
R Turn the windshield wipers on again.
If the windshield wipers fail to function at
all with the combination switch in position
0062 or 0063 ,
R set the combination switch to the next
higher wiper speed
R have the windshield wipers checked at
the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center
Power windows
Opening and closing
The door windows are opened and closed
electrically. The switches for all windows are
located on the driver’s door. The switch for
operating the passenger-side windows is
located on the passenger door.GObserve Safety notes, see page 57.GWarning!
When opening or closing the door windows,
make sure there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the opening/closing procedure.
The door windows are equipped with the
express operation and automatic reversal
function. If in express operation mode a door
window encounters an obstruction that
blocks its path, the automatic reversal
function will stop the door window and open
it slightly.
The door windows operate differently when
the switch is pulled and held. See the “Closing
when a door window is blocked” section in
this chapter for details.
The closing of the door windows can be
immediately halted by releasing the switch or,
if the switch was pulled past the resistance
point and released, by either pressing or
pulling the respective switch.
If a door window encounters an obstruction
that blocks its path in a circumstance where
you are closing the door windows by pressing
and holding button 0037 on the SmartKey the
automatic reversal function will not operate.
i You can also open or close the door
windows using the SmartKey, see
“Summer opening feature” ( Y page 256)
and “Convenience closing feature”
( Y page 257).
i After switching off the ignition or
removing the SmartKey from the starter
switch, you can operate the door windows
until you open a door. If no door was
opened you can operate the door windows
for up to 5 minutes.
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XSwitch on the ignition.XOpening/closing: Press or pull and hold
switch \000F or \000G to the resistance point.
The corresponding door window moves
downward or upward until you release the
switch.
XExpress operation: Press or pull
switch \000F or \000G past the resistance point
and release.
The corresponding door window opens or
closes completely.
XStopping during express operation:
Press or pull the respective switch again.
Closing when a door window is blocked
GWarning!
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
and be seriously or even fatally injured when
closing a door window with greater force or
without automatic reversal function.
If the upward movement of a door window is
blocked during the closing procedure, the
door window will stop and open slightly.
XImmediately after the door window has
stopped because it was blocked, pull and
hold the respective switch upward until the
door window is fully closed.
The door window closes with greater force.
If the door window is blocked again and opens
slightly:
XImmediately after the door window was
blocked, pull and hold the respective
switch upward until the door window is fully
closed.
The door window closes without automatic
reversal function.
GWarning!
Pulling and holding the switch to close the
door window immediately after it had been
blocked two times will cause the door window
to close without the anti-entrapment feature
for as long as you hold the switch.
Synchronizing power windows
The power windows must be synchronized if
they cannot be fully closed (express
operation).
Each power window must be synchronized
separately.
XClose all doors.XSwitch on the ignition.XPull and hold switch \000F or \000G
(Y page 255) until the respective power
window is closed.
The power window opens again slightly.
XPull and hold the respective switch once
more immediately until the power window
is closed completely.
XHold the respective switch for
approximately 1 second.
The power window is synchronized.
Summer opening feature
When the weather is warm, you can ventilate
the vehicle before driving off by opening the
door windows.
The summer opening feature can only be
activated via the remote control of the
SmartKey. The SmartKey must be in close
proximity to the driver’s outside door handle.
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XAim the transmitter eye of the SmartKey at
the driver’s outside door handle.XPress button 0036 on the SmartKey to
unlock the vehicle.
Keep button 0036 pressed until the door
windows have reached the desired
position.XRelease button 0036 on the SmartKey to
interrupt the opening procedure.
Convenience closing feature
When locking the vehicle, you can close the
door windows.
GWarning!
When closing the door windows, make sure
there is no danger of anyone being harmed by
the closing procedure.
If potential danger exists, proceed as follows:
R Release button 0037 to stop the closing
procedure. To open, press and hold button
0036 . To continue the closing procedure
after making sure that there is no danger of
anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure, press and hold button 0037.
The SmartKey must be in close proximity to
the driver’s outside door handle.
XAim the transmitter eye of the SmartKey at
the driver’s outside door handle.XPress button 0037 on the SmartKey to lock
the vehicle.XPress and hold button 0037 on the
SmartKey until the door windows are
closed completely.XRelease button 0037 on the SmartKey to
interrupt the extending procedure.
Driving and parking
Safety notes
GWarning!
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals’ range of movement.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats or
carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals
still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers
the objects could get caught between or
under the pedals. You could then no longer
brake or accelerate. This could lead to
accidents and injury.
GWarning!
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
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Starting the engineGWarning!
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your
health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause
unconsciousness and possible death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas (such
as a garage) which are not properly ventilated.
If you think that exhaust gas fumes are
entering the vehicle while driving, have the
cause determined and corrected
immediately. If you must drive under these
conditions, drive only with at least one
window fully open at all times.
Gearshift pattern for AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT7-SPEED Transmission
\000`Park position\000aReverse gear\000_Neutral position\000^Drive position
For more information, see “AMG SPEEDSHIFT
DCT 7-SPEED Transmission” (Y page 263).
XMake sure the transmission is in park
position P.
With KEYLESS-GO
GWarning!
As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle, the
vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave
children unattended in the vehicle, as they
could otherwise accidentally start the engine.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do
not leave children unattended in the vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A
child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
You can start your vehicle without the
SmartKey in the starter switch using the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
The SmartKey must be located in the vehicle.
It will, however, not be detected in the trunk.
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
\000FUSA only\000GCanada onlyXDepress the brake pedal during the starting
procedure.
XDo not depress the accelerator pedal.XPress the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
once.
The engine starts automatically.
With SmartKey
XDo not depress the accelerator pedal.XTurn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 3 (Y page 242) and release it.
The engine starts automatically.
Starting difficulties
! Remember that extended starting
attempts can drain the battery.
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