heating MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG 2013 Owners Manual

Fuse box
Front-passenger footwell ...............245
Rear compartment .........................245
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 245
Before changing ............................. 245
Important safety notes ..................244
see Fuses G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................211
Notes ............................................. 208
Opening/closing the garage door ..211
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 209
Gasoline ............................................. 278
Gear indicator .................................... 119
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 225
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........274
Glove box ........................................... 196H
Hazard warning lamps ........................94
Head bags ............................................ 41
Headlamp cleaning system Notes ............................................. 281
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....217
Cleaning system (capacity )............ 282
Cleaning system (function) ..............95
Cleaning system (notes) ................281
Fogging up ....................................... 95
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ..........85
Heating see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 171
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Hill start assist .................................. 115
Hood Closing .......................................... .215
Display message ............................ 180Important safety notes
..................214
Opening ......................................... 214
Hydroplaning ..................................... 133 I
Ignition lock ....................................... 113
Immobilizer .......................................... 58
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 27
Settings ......................................... 153
Warning and indicator lamps ...........28
Instrument cluster lighting ..............154
Interior lighting Automatic control ............................ 95
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 155
Emergency lighting ..........................96
Manual control ................................ .96
Overview .......................................... 95
Reading lamp ................................... 95 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 228
Using ............................................. 233
Jump-start (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)
Jump starting (engine) ......................240 K
KEYLESS-GO start function Display message ............................ 181
Start/Stop button .......................... 113
Starting the engine ........................114
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 113
Kickdown ........................................... 120
Driving tips .................................... 120
Knee bag .............................................. 40 Index
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Power windows
see Side windows
Product information ............................18
Program selector ............................... 120
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 18
Pulling away ...................................... 114Q
Qualified specialist workshop ...........22 R
RACE START ....................................... 121
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....157
Radio Selecting a station .........................151
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ....................................... 95
Rear spoiler Display message ............................ 185
Extending/retracting .....................206
Problem ......................................... 208
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................224
Function/notes ............................. 140
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ..........................87
Dipping (automatic) .........................88
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................107
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Important safety notes ..................124
Refueling proces s.......................... 125
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opene r....................... 208
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 209
Reporting safety defects ....................23
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 175
Warning lamp ................................. 192
see Fuel
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....20
Roof see Soft top
Route
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............149 S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................51
Child restraint systems ....................51
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 36
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Belt force limiters ............................ 50
Cleaning ......................................... 226
Correct usage .................................. 48
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .50
Fastening ......................................... 49
Important safety guidelines .............47
Releasing ......................................... 49
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Special seat belt retractor ...............53
Warning lamp ................................. 187
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
see Seat belts
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................84
Adjusting lumbar support ................84
Cleaning the cover .........................226
Correct driver's seat position ........... 82
Important safety notes ....................83
Seat heating problem ......................85
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 8912
Index

Switching AIRSCARF on/of
f............ 85
Switching seat heating on/off .........84
Selector lever
Positions ........................................ 117
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......224
Service interval display Displaying service messages .........218
Hiding service messages ...............218
Notes ............................................. 218
Service messages ..........................217
Service menu (on-board computer) .153
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 280
Capacities ...................................... 277
Coolant (engine) ............................ 280
Engine oil ....................................... 279
Fuel ................................................ 277
Important safety notes ..................276
Notes ............................................. 276
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 280
Washer fluid .................................. .281
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........156
On-board computer .......................153
Setting the air distribution ...............105
Setting the airflow ............................106
SETUP (on-board computer) .............157
Shift ranges ....................................... 122
Side impact air bag .............................40
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 172
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 223
Convenience closing feature ............75
Convenience opening feature ..........75
Important safety information ...........73
Opening/closing .............................. 74
Opening/closing (all) .......................75
Problem (malfunction) .....................76
SmartKey ............................................. 67
Changing the battery .......................64
Changing the programming .............63
Checking the battery .......................64
Convenience closing feature ............75
Convenience opening
feature ............................................. 75
Display message ............................ 181Door central locking/unlocking
.......62
Loss ................................................. 65
Mechanical key ................................ 63
Opening/closing soft top .................78
Positions (ignition lock) .................113
Problem (malfunction) .....................65
Starting the engine ........................114
Unlocking/locking vehicle ...............67
SmartKey positions
KEYLESS-GO start function ............113
Snow chains ...................................... 250
Socket Glove box ...................................... .200
Sockets
Center console .............................. 200
Points to observe before use .........200
Soft top
Cleaning ......................................... 222
Display message ............................ 180
Important safety notes ....................76
Opening/closing (SmartKey) ...........78
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 77
Problem (malfunction) .....................80
Relocking ......................................... 78
wind screen ..................................... 78
Soft-top switch .................................... 77
Specialist workshop ............................ 22
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer .................154
Digital ............................................ 149
In the Instrument cluster .................27
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 153
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Warning lamp ................................. 190
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 169
Introduction ..................................... 36 Index
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Center console
Upper section
Function Page
0043
Controls COMAND; see the
separate operating
instructions
0044
Adjusts AIRSCARF, left
(Roadster only)
109
0087
Retracts/extends rear
spoiler (vehicles with AMG
adaptive sport suspension
system)
206
0085
Hazard warning lamps 94
0083
PARKTRONIC
139 Function Page
0084
Adjusts AIRSCARF, right
(Roadster only)
109
006B
Seat heating, right 84
006C
0073
PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp 42
006D
Operates dual-zone
automatic climate control 103
006E
Seat heating, left 8430
Center consoleAt a glance

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The engine cannot be
started using the
SmartKey. The on-board voltage is too low.
X
Switch off non-essential consumers, such as seat heating or
interior lighting, and try to start the engine again.
X Remove the SmartKey and reinsert it into the ignition lock.
X Start the engine within 30 seconds of inserting the SmartKey
into the ignition lock.
X Repeat if necessary.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 236).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 240).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The SmartKey cannot
be turned in the ignition
lock. The SmartKey has been in position
0for a considerable time.
X Remove the SmartKey and reinsert it into the ignition lock.
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 236).
X Start the engine. The on-board voltage is too low.
X
Switch off nonessential consumers, such as seat heating or
interior lighting, and try to turn the SmartKey again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 236).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 240).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 66
SmartKeyOpening and closing

Seats
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control, the following must be done before the
vehicle is put into motion:
R seat adjustment
R steering wheel adjustment
R rear-view mirror adjustment
R fastening of seat belts G
WARNING
In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control, all seat, head restraint, steering
wheel and rear view mirror adjustments, as
well as fastening of seat belts, must be done
before setting the vehicle in motion. G
WARNING
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Never travel in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined position as
this can be dangerous. You could slide under
the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under
it, the seat belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck. This could cause serious or
fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts
provide the best restraint when the wearer is
in a position that is as upright as possible and
seat belts are properly positioned on the
body. G
WARNING
Your seat belt must be adjusted so that you
can correctly fasten your seat belt.
Observe the following points:
R adjust the seat backrest until your arms are
slightly angled when holding the steering
wheel.
R adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The
position should be as far back as possible
with the driver still able to operate the
controls properly.
R adjust the head restraint so that it is as
close to the head as possible and the center
of the head restraint supports the back of
the head at eye level.
R never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being
adjusted.
Failure to do so could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. G
WARNING
The electrically adjustable seats can be
operated at any time. Therefore, 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. G
WARNING
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler
restraint or booster seat recommended for
the size and weight of the child. For additional
information, see section "Children in the
vehicle".
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
R do not spill any liquids on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
R if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not to be used to dry
the seats. Seats
83Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

R
clean the seat covers as recommended;
see the "Interior care" section.
R do not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the
seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools.
The seats should only be occupied by
passengers, if possible.
R when the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating
materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags,
seat covers, child seats or booster seats.
! When you move the seats, make sure that
there are no objects in the footwell or
behind the seats. Otherwise, you could
damage the seats and the objects. Seat adjustment
0043
Backrest angle
0044 Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
0087 Seat cushion angle
0085 Seat height
i You can store the seat settings using the
memory function (Y page 89).Adjusting the lumbar support
You can adjust the contour of the seat so as
to provide optimum support for your back. 0043
To adjust the upper back support
0044 To adjust the contour of the backrest in
the lumbar region
0087 To adjust the lateral structure and support
of the seat
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
i If, after a certain amount of time, the seat
no longer has the desired contour, repeat
the adjustment. Switching the seat heating on/off
Switching on/off G
WARNING
Repeatedly setting the seat heating to level
3 may result in excessive seat temperatures.
The health of passengers that have limited
temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to
react to excessively high temperatures may
be affected or they may even suffer burn-like
injuries. Therefore, do not use seat heating
level 3repeatedly.
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off. 84
SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

The system automatically switches down
from level 3to level 2after approximately five
minutes.
The system automatically switches down
from level 2to level 1after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X To switch on: press button0043repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button0043repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
Problems with the seat heating The seat heating has switched off
prematurely or cannot be switched on. The
vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low
because too many electrical consumers are
switched on.
X Switch off electrical consumers that you do
not need, such as the rear window
defroster or interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the
seat heating will switch back on
automatically. AIRSCARF (Roadster)
G
WARNING
Very hot air can flow out of the AIRSCARF
vents in the head restraints when AIRSCARF
is in operation. This can cause burns on
unprotected skin near the AIRSCARF vents.
Make sure that you reduce the heater output
in time.
The AIRSCARF function warms the head and
neck area of vehicle occupants with warm air.
The warm air flows out of the holes in the head
restraints.
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected. X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position 2in the ignition lock.
X To activate: press button 0043.
Three red indicator lamps in the button light
up. The blower starts up after a preheating
phase of seven seconds.
X Press button 0043repeatedly until the
desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button0043repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
You can use the adjustable fins on the head
restraint to adjust the height of the current of
air blown out according to your height.
Make sure that there are no objects covering
the intake grille on the back of the driver's
seat backrest.
i The blower continues running for seven
seconds to cool down the heating
elements. Seats
85Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

Position of the steering wheel for
driving The steering wheel is moved to the last
selected position when:
R the driver's door is closed.
R you press the Start/Stop button once.
When you close the driver's door with the
ignition switched on, the steering wheel is
also automatically moved to the previously
set position.
The last position of the steering wheel is
stored after each manual setting or when you
store the setting with the memory function
(Y page 89).
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
triggered in an accident, the steering column
will move upwards when the driver's door is
opened. This occurs irrespective of the
position of the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and
rescue the occupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
only operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY
feature is activated in the on-board computer. Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X
Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare
switch 0043forwards or back. Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors G
WARNING
Exercise care when using the passenger-side
exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface
is convex (outwardly curved surface for a
wider field of view). Objects in mirror are
closer than they appear. Check your interior
rear view mirror and glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger
field of vision.
The exterior mirrors are heated automatically
if the rear window defroster is switched on
and the outside temperature is low. Mirror
heating lasts up to 10 minutes.
i You can also heat up the exterior mirrors
manually by switching on the rear window
defroster. X
Select SmartKey position 1or 2with the
Start/Stop button.
X Press button 0043for the left-hand exterior
mirror or button 0044for the right-hand
exterior mirror.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding
button lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time. You can adjust the selected
mirror using adjustment button 0087as long
as the indicator lamp is lit.
X Press adjustment button 0087up, down, or
to the left or right until you have adjusted Mirrors
87Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 22).Overview of climate control systems
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
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 blocked filter replaced at a Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible. G
WARNING
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.
The automatic climate control regulates the
temperature and the humidity in the vehicle
interior and filters undesirable substances
out of the air.
Coupe: the automatic climate control is only
operational if the engine is running. Optimum
operation is achieved only when you drive
with the side windows closed.
Roadster: the automatic climate control is
only operational if the engine is running. The system only works optimally when the side
windows and the roof are closed.
i
Coupe: ventilate the vehicle for a brief
period during warm weather. This will
speed up the cooling process and the
desired vehicle interior temperature will be
reached more quickly.
Roadster: ventilate the vehicle for a brief
period during warm weather. This will
speed up the cooling process and the
desired vehicle interior temperature will be
reached more quickly.
i The integrated filter can filter out most
particles of dust, and completely filters out
pollen. A clogged filter reduces the amount
of air supplied to the vehicle interior. For
this reason, you should always observe the
interval for replacing the filter, which is
specified in the Maintenance Booklet. As it
depends on environmental conditions, e.g.
heavy air pollution, the interval may be
shorter than stated in the Maintenance
Booklet. 102
Overview of climate control systemsClimate control