engine MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG 2011 Workshop Manual

position 0027 or 0066 , the daytime running
lamps are switched on when the engine is
running.
In low ambient light conditions the following
lamps will come on additionally:
R Low-beam headlamps
R Parking lamps
R Tail lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side marker lamps
For more information on the daytime running
lamp mode, see ( Y page 251).
i Make sure the exterior lamp switch is set
to 0065 or 0066 when you switch off the
daytime running lamps while driving at
night.
For safety reasons, resetting all the functions
of all submenus to the factory settings while
driving ( Y page 282) will not deactivate the
daytime running lamp mode.
The following message appears in the
multifunction display:
Cannot Be Completely Reset to
Factory Settings while Driving. .
Adjusting illumination brightness for
display and switches
Use this function to adjust the brightness of
the multifunction display and switches.XPress button 0040 or 003E to select the
Settings menu.XPress button 003D or 003C to select the
Lights submenu.XPress button 0064.XPress button 003D or 003C to set the
Brightness Display/Switches: .The setting Level 10 represents the darkest
level and setting Level 100 the brightest
level. The brightness is switched off at setting
Level 0 .
Switching locator lighting on or off
With the Locator Lighting: function
activated and the exterior lamp switch in
position 0066
R the exterior lamps will come on during
darkness when the vehicle is unlocked with
the SmartKey.
The lamps will go out when the driver’s door
is opened.
If you do not open the driver’s door after
unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey,
the lamps will go out automatically after
approximately 40 seconds.
R the exterior lamps will remain on for
15 seconds during darkness after exiting
the vehicle and closing all doors.
If, after turning off the engine, you do not
open or close a door, the lamps will
automatically go out after 60 seconds.
The following lamps will come on
R Parking lamps
R Tail lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side marker lampsXPress button 0040 or 003E to select the
Settings menu.XPress button 003D or 003C to select the
Lights submenu.XPress button 0064.XPress button 003D or 003C to select the
Locator Lighting: function.
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XPress button 0064 to change the current
status.
Depending on the previous status, the
Locator Lighting: function will be
Enabled or Disabled .
You can temporarily deactivate the
headlamps delayed shut-off feature:
XBefore exiting the vehicle, set the starter
switch to position 0 using the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button.XSet the starter switch to position 2 and
back to position 0 using the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button.
The headlamps delayed shut-off feature is
deactivated. It will reactivate as soon as
you start the engine.
Switching interior lighting delayed shut-
off on or off
Use this function to set whether you would
like the interior lighting to remain on for
10 seconds during darkness after you have
set the starter switch to position 0 using the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
XPress button 0040 or 003E to select the
Settings menu.XPress button 003D or 003C to select the
Lights submenu.XPress button 0064.XPress button 003D or 003C to select the
Interior Lighting Delay: function.
The current setting Enabled or Disabled
is shown.XPress button 0064 to change the current
status.
Depending on the previous status, the
interior lighting delayed shut-off feature
will be Enabled or Disabled .Vehicle submenu
Access the Vehicle submenu via the
Settings menu. Use the Vehicle submenu
to switch the acoustic lock feedback on or off.
Switching acoustic lock feedback on or
off
Use this function to determine whether an
acoustic signal sounds when you lock or
unlock the vehicle.
XPress button 0040 or 003E to select the
Settings menu.XPress button 003D or 003C to select the
Vehicle submenu.XPress button 0064.XPress button 003D or 003C to select the
Acoustic Lock Feedback: function.
The current setting Enabled or Disabled
is shown.XPress button 0064 to change the current
status.
Depending on the previous status, the
Acoustic Lock Feedback: function will
be Enabled or Disabled .
Convenience submenu
Access the Convenience submenu via the
Settings menu. Use the Convenience
submenu to activate the easy-entry/exit
feature ( Y page 286).
Activating easy-entry/exit feature
Use this function to activate and deactivate
the easy-entry/exit feature ( Y page 245).
GWarning!
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
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wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated.
To stop steering wheel movement, move
steering wheel adjustment stalk or press one
of the memory position buttons.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver’s door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.XPress button 0040 or 003E to select the
Settings menu.XPress button 003D or 003C to select the
Convenience submenu.XPress button 0064.XPress button 003D or 003C to select the
Easy Entry/Exit: function.
The current setting Enabled or Disabled
is shown.XPress button 0064 to change the current
status.
Depending on the previous status, the
Easy Entry/Exit: feature will be
Enabled or Disabled .
Switching fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors on or off
Use this function to set the exterior rear view
mirrors to be folded in automatically when
you lock your vehicle.
With this function set to Enabled and the
exterior rear view mirrors folded in using the
button on the door control panel
( Y page 248), the exterior rear view mirrors
will not fold out when you switch on the
ignition. You will then have to fold out the
exterior rear view mirrors using the button on
the door control panel ( Y page 248).
Make sure both exterior rear view mirrors are
folded out completely before driving off.XPress button 0040 or 003E to select the
Settings menu.XPress button 003D or 003C to select the
Convenience submenu.XPress 0064.XPress button 003D or 003C to select the
Fold Mirrors in when Locking:
function.
The current setting Enabled or Disabled
is shown.XPress button 0064 to change the current
status.
Depending on the previous status, the
automatic fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors will be Enabled or Disabled .
AMG menu
XPress button 0040 or 003E to select the
AMG menu.0046Digital speedometer0047Engine oil temperature indicator008ACoolant temperature indicator0088Transmission fluid temperature indicator
The engine oil temperature flashes if the
engine oil temperature has not yet reached
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176‡ (80†). During this time, avoid driving
at full engine speed.
Use buttons 003D or 003C to select the
following functions in the AMG menu:
R SETUP ( Y page 288)
R RACETIMER ( Y page 288)
R Overall analysis ( Y page 289)
R Lap analysis ( Y page 289)
SETUP
SETUP indicates the current driving program
mode and the ESC mode.
XPress button 0040 or 003E to select the
AMG menu.XPress button 003C to select SETUP.
or
XTap the AMG button on the center console
( Y page 270).0046Transmission program mode indicator0047ESC mode indicator
RACETIMER
GWarning!
The RACETIMER feature is only for use on
roads and in conditions where high speed
driving is permitted. Racing on public roads is
prohibited under all circumstances. The driver
is and must always remain responsible for
following posted speed limits.
The RACETIMER allows you to time and save
driving stretches.
XPress button 0040 or 003E to select the
AMG menu.XPress button 003C repeatedly until the
RACETIMER appears in the multifunction
display.0046Digital tachometer0047RACETIMER008ALap number
You can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or the starter switch is in
position 2 (Y page 241).
While the RACETIMER is being displayed, you
cannot adjust the audio volume using buttons
005A or 005B .
XStarting: Press button 005A.XDisplaying intermediate time: Press
button 005B while the timer is running.
The intermediate time is shown for
5 seconds.XStopping: Press button 005A.
When you stop the vehicle and turn off the
engine and do not open the driver’s door, the
RACETIMER stops timing. Timing is resumed
when you press button 005A after switching
the ignition back on or restarting the engine.
Saving lap time and starting a new lap
You can save up to 16 laps.
XPress button 005B while the timer is
running.
The intermediate time will be shown for
5 seconds.XPress button 005B within 5 seconds.
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The RACETIMER begins timing the new lap.
The new lap begins to be timed as soon as
the intermediate time is called up.0046RACETIMER0047Best lap time008ALap number
Resetting current lap
XPress button 005A while the timer is
running.
The timer stops.XPress button 005B.
The lap time is reset to “0”.
Deleting all laps
It is not possible to delete a single saved lap.
When you turn off the engine, the RACETIMER
will be reset to “0” after 30 seconds. All laps
are deleted.
XPress button 005A while the timer is
running.
The timer stops.XPress button 0064.
The reset menu appears in the
multifunction display.XPress button 003D to select Yes and
confirm with button 0064.
The saved laps are deleted.Overall analysis
This function is only available if you have
saved at least one lap and have stopped the
RACETIMER.
XPress button 0040 or 003E to select the
AMG menu.XPress button 003C repeatedly until the
overall analysis appears in the
multifunction display.0046 Overall analysis of RACETIMER0047 Overall driving time008A Average speed0088 Overall distance driven0086 Maximum speed
Lap analysis
This function is only available if you have
saved at least two laps and have stopped the
RACETIMER.
XPress button 0040 or 003E to select the
AMG menu.XPress button 003C repeatedly until the lap
analysis appears in the multifunction
display.
Each lap is shown in its own submenu. The
fastest lap is indicated by flashing
symbol 0046.
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Rwhen the transmission is in park position
P , reverse gear R, or neutral position N
R the ESC is switched off or has switched off
due to a malfunction
The vehicle speed displayed in the
speedometer can briefly vary from the speed
setting for the cruise control system.
Setting current speed XAccelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed.XBriefly lift the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow 0046 or press in direction
of arrow 0047.XRemove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
i On uphill grades, the cruise control may
not be able to maintain the set speed. Once
the grade eases, the set speed will be
resumed.
On downhill grades, the cruise control
maintains the set speed by braking with the
vehicle’s brake system. In addition, on
longer downhill grades the transmission
will downshift automatically.
Canceling cruise control
XDepress the brake pedal.
or
XBriefly push the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow 008A.
The last set speed is stored for later use.
The last stored speed is deleted from memory
when the engine is turned off.
The cruise control switches off automatically
when you depress the brake pedal or you
engage the electronic parking brake.
The cruise control also switches off
automatically when
R the vehicle speed falls below 20 mph
(30 km/h)
R the ESC is in operation
R the ESC is switched off with the ESC switch
Rthe ESC has switched off due to a
malfunction
R you shift the transmission into neutral
position N while driving
An acoustic warning will sound. Observe
additional messages in the multifunction
display that may appear.
Depressing the accelerator pedal does not
deactivate the cruise control. After a brief
acceleration (e.g. for passing), the cruise
control will resume the last set speed.
Changing the set speed GWarning!
Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment
until the vehicle has made the necessary
adjustments.
Increase or decrease the set vehicle speed to
a value that the prevailing road conditions and
legal speed limits permit. Otherwise, sudden
and unexpected acceleration or deceleration
of the vehicle could cause an accident and/
or serious injury to you and others.
You can increase or decrease the set speed
in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments or in
5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments.
When you use the cruise control lever to
decelerate, the brake system will brake the
vehicle automatically if the engine’s braking
power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently.
XIncreasing: Lift the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow 0046 and hold it up until
the desired speed is reached.XDecreasing: Press the cruise control lever
in direction of arrow 0047 and hold it down
until the desired speed is reached.XRelease the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set and the vehicle will
accelerate or decelerate.
Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h)
increments
i The set speed value is increased or
decreased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h)
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increments each time you lift or press the
cruise control lever up or down to the
resistance point.XIncreasing: Briefly lift the cruise control
lever up to the resistance point in direction
of arrow 0046.XDecreasing: Briefly press the cruise
control lever down to the resistance point
in direction of arrow 0047.XRelease the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set and the vehicle will
accelerate or decelerate.
Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h)
increments
i The set speed value is increased or
decreased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h)
increments each time you lift or press the
cruise control lever up or down past the
resistance point.
XIncreasing: Briefly lift the cruise control
lever up past the resistance point in
direction of arrow 0046.XDecreasing: Briefly press the cruise
control lever down past the resistance
point in direction of arrow 0047.XRelease the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set and the vehicle will
accelerate or decelerate. Keep in mind that
it may take a brief moment until the vehicle
has reached the set speed.
Setting stored speed (Resume function)
GWarning!
The set speed stored in memory should only
be set again if prevailing road conditions and
legal speed limits permit. Possible
acceleration or deceleration differences
arising from returning to the preset speed
could cause an accident and/or serious injury
to you and others.
XBriefly pull the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow 0088.
If no speed is stored, the current speed is
set and stored.XRemove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
The last stored speed is deleted from memory
when the engine is turned off.
RACE START
RACE START enables optimum acceleration
from a standing start with suitable high-grip
road surface conditions.
GWarning!
RACE START is only available when ESC
SPORT is activated. ESC SPORT only
stabilizes the vehicle to a certain extent if it is
swerving or the wheels are spinning.
RACE START may only be used on closed
roads. Always adapt your speed and driving
style to suit the current road and weather
conditions.
Conditions for activation
RACE START can be activated when
R the doors are closed
R the trunk is closed
R the hood is closed
R the engine is running and the transmission
and the engine have reached their
operating temperature. The engine has
reached its operating temperature when
the engine oil temperature indicator in the
multifunction display stops flashing.
R ESC SPORT is switched on ( Y page 62)
R the multifunction steering wheel is in the
straight-ahead position
R the vehicle is standing still and the brake
pedal is depressed (left foot)
R the transmission is in drive position D
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Activating RACE STARTXDepress the brake pedal with your left foot
and keep it depressed.XTurn the program mode selector dial
clockwise ( Y page 267) until the RS lamp
on the dial comes on.
The message RACE START Confirm:
Paddle UP Cancel: Paddle DOWN
appears in the multifunction display.
i When the activation conditions are not
fulfilled anymore, RACE START is canceled.
The message RACE START Canceled
appears in the multifunction display.
XTo cancel: Pull left steering wheel gearshift
control ( Y page 267).
or
XTo confirm: Pull right steering wheel
gearshift control ( Y page 267).
The message RACE START Available
Depress gas pedal. appears in the
multifunction display.
i If you do not depress the accelerator
pedal within a few seconds, RACE START is
canceled. The message RACE START Not
Possible See Operator’s Manual
appears in the multifunction display.
XDepress the accelerator pedal fully.
The engine speed increases.
The message RACE START Release
brake to start appears in the
multifunction display.
i If you do not release the brake pedal
within a few seconds, RACE START is
canceled. The message RACE START
Canceled appears in the multifunction
display.
XTake your foot off the brake pedal while
keeping the accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum
acceleration.
The message RACE START Active appears
in the multifunction display.
RACE START deactivates at a vehicle speed
of approximately 30 mph
(Canada: 50 km/h). The transmission
switches to program mode S+. ESC SPORT
remains switched on.
RACE START is canceled immediately if you
release the accelerator pedal while RACE
START is active or when the activation
conditions are not fulfilled anymore. The
message RACE START Not Possible See
Operator’s Manual appears in the
multifunction display.
i If RACE START is used repeatedly in a
short period of time, it is only available
again after having driven the vehicle a
certain distance.
Hill-start assist system
On uphill grades, the hill-start assist system
maintains the pressure in the brake system
for approximately 1 second after you have
released the brake pedal. Therefore, you can
start off smoothly without the vehicle moving
immediately after releasing the brake pedal.
GWarning!
The hill-start assist system is not designed to
function as a parking brake. It does not
prevent the vehicle from moving when parked
on an incline.
Always engage the electronic parking brake
in addition to shifting the transmission into
park position P.
XDepress the brake pedal.XShift the transmission into drive position
D or reverse gear R.XRelease the brake pedal.XCarefully depress the accelerator pedal.
The hill-start assist system is inactive
R when starting off on a level road or downhill
grades
R with the transmission in neutral position N
R with the electronic parking brake engaged
R if the ESC has switched off due to a
malfunction
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Parktronic system
The Parktronic system is an electronic
parking aid with ultrasonic sensors designed
to assist the driver during parking maneuvers.
The Parktronic system indicates the relative
distance between the vehicle and an obstacle
visually and audibly.
The Parktronic system is activated
automatically when
Ryou switch on the ignition
and
Ryou release the electronic parking brake
or
Ryou start the engine
and
Rshift the transmission into drive position
D, reverse gear R, or neutral position N
The Parktronic system deactivates at speeds
above approximately 11 mph (18 km/h). At
lower speeds, the Parktronic system
activates again.
The Parktronic system also deactivates when
you shift the transmission into park position
P or engage the electronic parking brake and
turn off the engine.
The Parktronic system monitors the
surroundings of your vehicle with four
sensors in the front bumper and four sensors
in the rear bumper.
Example illustration, sensors in the front bumper
To function properly, sensors \000F must be free
of dirt, ice, snow and slush. Clean
sensors \000F regularly. Be careful not to
scratch or damage sensors \000F, see “Cleaning
the Parktronic system sensors”
(Y page 357).
GWarning!
The Parktronic is a supplemental system. It is
not intended to, nor does it replace, the need
for extreme care. The responsibility during
parking and other critical maneuvers always
remains with the driver.
GWarning!
Make sure no persons or animals are in or
near the area in which you are parking/
maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be
injured.
! Special attention must be paid to objects
with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes
(e.g. trailer couplings, painted posts,
elevated crossbars or road curbs). Such
objects may not be detected by the system
and can damage the vehicle.
During parking maneuvers, pay special
attention to objects located above or below
the height of the sensors (e.g. street curbs,
painted posts, or trailer hitches etc.). The
Parktronic system will not detect such
objects at close range and damage to your
vehicle or the object may result.
! Ultrasonic signals from outside sources
(e.g. truck air brakes, car wash, or
jackhammers) may impair the operation of
the Parktronic system.
Range of the sensors
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FunctionRecommendation/Notes0071Increasing air volume(Y page 302)0072Decreasing air volume(Y page 302)0073Display0074Air distribution(Y page 302)Notes on climate control system
The climate control system is operational
whenever the engine is running. You can
operate the climate control system in either
the automatic or manual mode. The system
cools or heats the interior depending on the
selected interior temperature.
It can only function optimally when you are
driving with the windows closed.
Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and odors
are filtered out before outside air enters the
passenger compartment through the air
distribution system.GWarning!
Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)
may require replacement of the filter before
its scheduled replacement interval. A clogged
filter will reduce the air volume to the interior
and the windows could fog up, impairing
visibility and endangering you and others.
Have a clogged filter replaced as soon as
possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
The air conditioning will not engage (no
cooling) if the A/C mode ( Y page 300) is
deactivated.
GWarning!
Follow the recommended settings for heating
and cooling given on the following pages.
Otherwise the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you and
others.
XKeep the air intake grille in front of the
windshield free of snow and debris.Do not obstruct air flow by placing objects on
the air flow-through exhaust slots below the
rear window.
i If the vehicle interior is hot, ventilate the
interior before driving off, see “Summer
opening feature” (Y page 256). The climate
control will then adjust the interior
temperature to the set value much faster.
Deactivating the climate control
system
GWarning!
When the climate control system is
deactivated, the outside air supply and
circulation are also deactivated. Only choose
this setting for a short time. Otherwise the
windows could fog up, impairing visibility and
endangering you and others.
XDeactivating: Press button 0061.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.XReactivating: Press button 0061.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
or
XPress button 005A.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
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