MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG COUPE 2012 Owners Manual

Deactivating the delayed switch-off
temporarily:XSelect key position 0 with the Start/Stop
button before leaving the vehicle.XSelect key position 2 and then key position
0 again with the Start/Stop button
The delayed switch-off is deactivated.
Delayed switch-off is reactivated the next
time you start the engine.
Activating/deactivating the interior
lighting delayed switch-off
If you select key position 0 with the Start/
Stop button when the Light. Delay
function is activated, the interior lighting
lights up for approximately 20 seconds if it is
dark.
XPress the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Light submenu.XPress the a button to confirm.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Interior lighting delay sw. off
function.
You will see the selected setting: Enabled
or Disabled .XPress the a button to save the setting.
Vehicle
Activating/deactivating the automatic
door locking mechanism
If you select the Automatic Door Lock:
function, the vehicle is centrally locked above
a speed of around 9 mph(15 km/h).
i For further information on the automatic
locking feature, see ( Y page 71).
XPress the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Vehicle submenu.XPress the a button to confirm.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Automatic door locks function.
You will see the selected setting: Enabled
or Disabled .XPress the a button to save the setting.
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal
You can use the Acoustic Lock function to
determine whether there is an acoustic
confirmation when locking and unlocking the
vehicle.
XPress the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
VEHICLE submenu.XPress the a button to confirm.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Acoustic Lock function.
You will see the selected setting:
Activated or Deactivated .XPress the a button to save the setting.
Convenience
Activating/deactivating the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature
GWARNING
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated.
To stop steering wheel movement, move
steering wheel adjustment lever 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.
You can use the Easy Entry/Exit: function
to activate or deactivate the EASY-ENTRY/
EXIT feature ( Y page 88).
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XPress the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Convenience submenu.XPress the a button to confirm.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Easy Entry/Exit feature.
You will see the selected setting: on or
off .XPress the a button to save the setting.
Switching the fold-in exterior mirrors with
locking function on/off
If you switch on the Fold Mirrors in when
Locking: function, the exterior mirrors fold
in when you lock the vehicle. If you unlock the
vehicle and then open the driver's or front-
passenger door, the exterior mirrors fold out
again.
If you have switched the function on and you
fold the exterior mirrors in using the button
on the door (Y page 90), they will not fold out
automatically. The exterior mirrors can then
only be folded out using the button on the
door.
XPress the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
CONVENIENCE submenu.XPress the a button to confirm.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Fold mirrors in when locking:
function.
You will see the selected setting: on or
off .XPress the a button to save the setting.
Resetting to factory settings
For safety reasons, the Daytime Running
Lights: function in the Lights submenu is
only reset when the vehicle is stationary.
XPress the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Factory Settings submenu.XPress the a button to confirm.
The Reset All Settings? message
appears.XPress the : or 9 button to select
Yes or No.XPress the a button to confirm the
selection.
If you have selected Yes, the multifunction
display shows a confirmation message.
AMG menu
AMG displays
XPress the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the AMG menu.:Digital speedometer;Engine oil temperature=Coolant temperature?Transmission fluid temperature
If the engine oil temperature is below 80 †
or if the transmission fluid temperature is
below 60 †, the corresponding temperature
gauge flashes. Avoid driving at full engine
output during this time.
SETUP
SETUP displays the drive program, the AMG
adaptive sport suspension system setting
and the selected traction assist.
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XPress the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the AMG menu.XPress the 9 button repeatedly until
SETUP is displayed.
or
XPress the AMG button on the center
console.:Drive program (C/S/S+/M);ESP®
mode ( ON/Sport Handling Mode /
OFF )=AMG adaptive sport suspension system
setting ( COMFORT /SPORT /SPORT + )
RACETIMER
Displaying and starting 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.
You can use the RACETIMER to store lap
times.
XPress the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the AMG menu.XPress the 9 button repeatedly until the
RACETIMER is shown.
i If the RACETIMER is selected, the =
and ; buttons are inoperative.
:Digital speedometer;RACETIMER=Lap
You can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or if key position 2 is
selected with the Start/Stop button.
XTo start: start the RACETIMER with a.
Displaying the intermediate time
XPress the = or ; button to select
Interm. Time .XPress the a button to confirm.
The intermediate time is displayed for five
seconds.
Starting a new lap
It is possible to store a maximum of sixteen
laps.
XPress a to confirm New Lap.:RACETIMER;Fastest lap time (best lap)=LapDisplays and operation161On-board computer and displaysZ

Stopping the RACETIMERXPress the % button on the steering
wheel.XPress the a button to confirm YES.
If you stop the vehicle and select key position
1 with the Start/Stop button, the RACETIMER
interrupts timing. If you select key position
2 or 3 with the Start/Stop button and then
press a to select START, timing is
continued.
Resetting the current lap
XStop the RACETIMER.XPress = or ; to select Reset Lap .XPress a to reset the lap time to "0”.
Deleting all laps
If you switch off the engine, the RACETIMER
is reset to "0" after 30 seconds. All laps are
deleted.
You cannot delete individual stored laps. If
you have stopped 16 laps, the current lap
does not have to be reset.
XReset the current lap.XPress a to confirm Reset.
Reset Race Timer appears in the
multifunction display.XPress the : button to select YES and
press the a button to confirm.
All laps are deleted.Overall statistics
This function is shown if you have stored at
least one lap and stopped the RACETIMER.XPress the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the AMG menu.XPress the 9 button repeatedly until the
overall evaluation is shown.:RACETIMER overall evaluation;Total time driven=Average speed?Distance coveredATop speed
Lap statistics
This function is only available if you have
stored at least two laps and have stopped the
RACETIMER.
XPress the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the AMG menu.XPress the 9 button repeatedly until the
lap evaluation is shown.
Each lap is shown in a separate submenu.
The fastest lap is indicated by flashing
symbol :.:Lap;Lap time=Average lap speed?Lap lengthATop speed during lap162Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays

XPress the 9 or : button to select a
different lap evaluation.Displays and operation163On-board computer and displaysZ

Display messages
Hiding display messagesGWARNING
All categories of messages contain important information which should be taken note of and,
where a malfunction is indicated, addressed as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Failure to repair the condition noted may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty, or result in property damage or personal injury.
Display messages appear in the multifunction display.
XPress the a or % button on the steering wheel to hide the display message.
The display message is cleared.
The multifunction display shows high-priority display messages in red.
You cannot hide display messages of the highest priority. The multifunction display shows
these messages continuously until the causes for the messages have been remedied.
Certain display messages are accompanied by an audible warning tone or a continuous tone.
Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in
this Operator's Manual.
Message memory
The on-board computer saves certain display messages. You can call up the display messages
in the message memory .
XPress = or ; on the steering wheel to select the Serv. menu.
If there are display messages, the multifunction display shows 2 Messages, for example.XPress the 9 or : button to select the entry, e.g. 2 Messages.XConfirm with a.XPress the 9 or : button to scroll through the display messages.
When the ignition is switched off, all display messages are deleted apart from some high-
priority display messages. Once the causes of the high-priority display messages have been
rectified, the corresponding display messages are also deleted.
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BrakesDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions$ (USA only)
J (Canada only)
ABS and ESC
Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's ManualGRisk of accident
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program), BAS (Brake Assist) and hill start assist are temporarily
unavailable. For example, the on-board voltage may be
insufficient. In addition, the h, å and ! warning lamps
light up in the instrument cluster.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
XDrive on carefully.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.$ (USA only)
J (Canada only)
ABS and ESC
Inoperative See
Operator's ManualGRisk of accident
ABS, ESP ®
, BAS and hill start assist are unavailable due to a
malfunction. In addition, the h, å and ! warning lamps
light up in the instrument cluster.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
XDrive on carefully.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.$ (USA only)
J (Canada only)
EBR, ABS, and ESC
Inoperative See
Operator's ManualGRisk of accident
EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP ®
, BAS and hill
start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction. In addition, the
h , å and ! warning lamps light up in the instrument
cluster and a warning tone sounds.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
XDrive on carefully.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.F (USA only)
! (Canada only)
Please Release
Parking Brake! The indicator lamp (red) flashes and a warning tone sounds.
You are driving with the electric parking brake applied.XRelease the electric parking brake.
or
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.Displays and operation165On-board computer and displaysZ

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions! The indicator lamp (red) flashes, the warning lamp (yellow)
lights up and a warning tone sounds.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning and the braking effect
is restricted.
While the vehicle is in motion:XRelease the electric parking brake handle.
While the vehicle is stationary:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.XRelease the electric parking brake.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
XShift the transmission to P using the button on the center
console.XPrevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.! The indicator lamp (red) flashes and a warning tone sounds.
You are making an emergency stop using the electric parking
brake.XAfter the emergency stop: release the electric parking brake
lever.F (USA only)
! (Canada only)
Parking Brake See
Oper. Manual! The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. Additionally the
indicator lamp (red) lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:XPull the electric parking brake handle.
or
XPull away carefully.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
To apply:
XSwitch off the ignition.XPull the electric parking brake lever for at least ten seconds,
until the display message disappears.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
XShift the transmission to P using the button on the center
console.XPrevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.166Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions! The indicator lamp (red) flashes.
The power supply for the electric parking brake was interrupted.XPull the electric parking brake handle.
or
XPull away carefully.
or
XPull the electric parking brake handle until the display message
disappears.! The indicator lamp (red) flashes and the warning lamp
(yellow) lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.XEngage or release the electric parking brake.
or
XPull away carefully.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.! The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition, the indicator
lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the electric parking
brake has been engaged or released. It then goes out or remains
lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of
overvoltage or undervoltage.XPull away carefully.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
If there is overvoltage or undervoltage:
XRemove the cause for the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. by
charging the battery or restarting the engine.XSwitch the ignition off and on, and then engage or release the
electric parking brake.
If this does not release the electric parking brake:
XDo not drive on.XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.Displays and operation167On-board computer and displaysZ

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions! The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition, the indicator
lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the electric parking
brake has been engaged or released. It then goes out or remains
lit.
The electric parking brake has overheated.XAllow the vehicle to cool down. Do not engage or release the
electric parking brake during this time.XPrevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.XWhen the vehicle has cooled down: switch the ignition off and
on again, then engage or release the electric parking brake.F (USA only)
! (Canada only)
Parking Brake
Inoperative! The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition, the indicator
lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the electric parking
brake has been engaged or released. It then goes out or remains
lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.XSwitch the ignition off and on, and then engage the electric
parking brake.
If it is not possible to engage the electric parking brake:
XShift the transmission to P using the button on the center
console.XPrevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.F (USA only)
! (Canada only)
Turn On the
Ignition to
Release the
Parking Brake! The indicator lamp (red) flashes.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the
ignition was switched off.XSwitch on the ignition.168Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays