air condition MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG COUPE 2012 Owners Manual

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12 V socket see Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Function/notes ................................ 55
Warning lamp ................................. 192
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 106
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 59
Additional speedometer ................... 157
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 282
Adjusting lumbar support .................. 86
Air bags Display message ............................ 171
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 39
Important safety notes ....................38
Knee bag .......................................... 40
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Side impact air bag ..........................40
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air filter (display message) .............. 180
Air pressure see Tire pressure
AIRSCARF
Setting the vents ........................... 111
Switching on/off .............................. 87
Air vents
Important safety notes ..................110
Setting ........................................... 110
Setting the AIRSCARF vents ..........111
Setting the center air vents ...........110
Setting the side air vents ...............110
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............87
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 138
Button for AMG menu ....................126
E-SELECT lever .............................. 119
Menu (on-board computer) ............160
SETUP ............................................ 126
SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-gear sport
transmission .................................. 119
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 203
ASSYST PLUS service interval
display Hiding service messages ...............222
Service messages ..........................222
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................59
Function ........................................... 59
Switching off the alarm ....................59
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 154
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 174
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 95
B
Back support see Lumbar support
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 175
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 55
Basic settings see Settings
Battery
Display message ............................ 185
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 66
Important safety notes ....................65
Replacing ......................................... 66
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 242
Display message ............................ 178
Important safety notes ..................240
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Notes ............................................. 222
Service messages ..........................222
Service menu (on-board computer) . 157
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 282
Capacities ...................................... 280
Coolant (engine) ............................ 283
Engine oil ....................................... 282
Fuel ................................................ 280
Important safety notes ..................278
Notes ............................................. 278
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 282
Washer fluid ................................... 284
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........160
On-board computer .......................157
Setting the air distribution ............... 107
Setting the airflow ............................ 108
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 160
Shift ranges ....................................... 125
Side impact air bag ............................. 40
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 176
Side windows Convenience closing feature ............77
Convenience opening feature ..........77
Important safety information ...........75
Opening/closing .............................. 76
Opening/closing (all) .......................77
Problem (malfunction) .....................77
SmartKey ............................................. 69
Changing the battery .......................66
Changing the programming .............65
Checking the battery .......................66
Convenience closing feature ............77
Convenience opening
feature ............................................. 77
Display message ............................ 185
Door central locking/unlocking .......64
Loss ................................................. 67
Mechanical key ................................ 65
Opening/closing soft top .................79
Problem (malfunction) .....................67
Starting the engine ........................116
Unlocking/locking vehicle ...............69
SmartKey positions
KEYLESS-GO start function ............115Snow chains ...................................... 252
Socket Glove box ....................................... 204
Sockets
Center console .............................. 204
Points to observe before use .........204
Soft top
Cleaning ......................................... 226
Display message ............................ 184
Important safety notes ....................78
Opening/closing (SmartKey) ...........79
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 78
Problem (malfunction) .....................82
Relocking ......................................... 80
wind screen ..................................... 80
Soft-top switch .................................... 78
Spare wheel see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 21
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer .................157
Digital ............................................ 152
In the Instrument cluster .................27
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 157
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating ...................58
Warning lamp ................................. 193
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 173
Introduction ..................................... 36
Warning lamp ................................. 193
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 176
Starting (engine) ................................ 116
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) .....................88
Button overview ............................... 29
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 149
Important safety notes ....................88Index13

Information for customers in
California
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a
reasonable number of repair attempts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its
authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or
malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered
by its express warranty. During the period of
18 months from original delivery of the
vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles
(approximately 29 000 km) on the odometer
of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a
reasonable number of repair attempts is
presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or
more of the following occurs:(1)the same substantial defect or
malfunction results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect
or malfunction has been subject to repair
two or more times, and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in
writing of the need for its repair.(2)the same substantial defect or
malfunction of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz in writing of the
need for its repair.(3)the vehicle is out of service by reason of
repair of the same or different substantial
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes
all the necessary maintenance work which
should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty
Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle
to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The
service advisor will record every service for
you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
Breakdown assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of
a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside
Assistance" section in the Service and
Warranty booklet (Canada). You will find both
in your vehicle literature portfolio.
Change of address or change of
ownership
In the event of a change of address, please
send us the "Change of Address Notice"
found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
(in the USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in
contacting you in a timely manner should the
need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehicle so that it is
available to the next owner.
Introduction19

General notes
i USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
Diagnostics connection
GWARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection, it can affect the operation of the
vehicle systems. This can impair the operating
safety of your vehicle while driving. There is a
risk of accident.
Do not connect any equipment to the
diagnostics connection.
GWARNING
Loose equipment or equipment cables that
are connected to the diagnostics connection
can obstruct the area around the pedals. The
equipment or the cables could get between
the pedals in the event of sudden braking or
acceleration. As a result, the movement of the
pedals may be impaired. There is a risk of
accident.
Do not attach any equipment or cables in the
driver footwell.
! If the engine is switched off and
equipment on the diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can, for example, lead to
emissions monitoring information being
reset. This may lead to the vehicle failing to
meet the requirements of the next emissions
test during the main inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and
qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R alterations, installation work and
modifications
R work on electronic components
Introduction21Z

Exiting in an emergency (Coupe only)
If the vehicle is lying on its roof after an
accident, the hinge fasteners of the gullwing
doors are released pyrotechnically. You will
hear a bang if this is the case. After the
fasteners have been released, the doors are
forced outwards. Simultaneously, the door
locks are unlocked. The 6 SRS warning
lamp lights up.
i The hinge fasteners are only released
when the control unit recognizes that
certain conditions have been fulfilled, e.g.
when the vehicle is in a stabilized position
on its roof.
The doors can then be moved from the
inside/outside by pulling the door handle.
Seat belts
Important safety notes
The use of infant or child restraints is required
by law in all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, the U.S. territories and all
Canadian provinces.
Even where this is not the case, all vehicle
occupants should have their seat belts
fastened when the vehicle is in motion.
i See "Children in the vehicle"
( Y page 51) for further information on
infants and children traveling in the vehicle
as well as on child restraint systems.
GWARNING
Always fasten your seat belt before driving off.
Always make sure your passenger is properly
restrained. You and your passenger should
always wear seat belts.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and
position your seat belt considerably increases
your risk of injuries and their likely severity in
an accident.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries
could be considerably more severe if you have
not fastened your seat belt correctly. If you do
not fasten your seat belt, you are much more
likely to collide with parts of the vehicle
interior or be ejected from it. This may result
in serious or fatal injury.
In the same crash, the possibility of serious or
fatal injury is considerably reduced if you wear
your seat belt properly. The air bags can only
offer the intended protection if the occupants
are wearing their seat belts properly.GWARNING
Never ride 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. That could cause serious
or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and
seat belt provide the best restraint when the
wearer is in a position that is as upright as
possible and the seat belt is properly
positioned on the body.
GWARNING
Never let more people ride in the vehicle than
there are seat belts available. Make sure
everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly
restrained with a separate seat belt. Never
use a seat belt for more than one person at a
time.
GWARNING
Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have
been subjected to stress in an accident must
be replaced and their anchoring points must
also be checked.
Only use seat belts which have been approved
by Mercedes-Benz.
Do not make any modifications to the seat
belts. This can lead to unintended activation
of the ETDs or to their failure to activate when
necessary.
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
Occupant safety47SafetyZ

or soft-top compartment cover, when opening
or closing the soft top.
Release the soft-top switch in the event of
danger. The soft-top mechanism stops
immediately.GWARNING
The soft top stops moving during the opening
or closing procedure if you drive faster than
30 mph (50 km/h). This could impair your rear
view. At high speeds the soft top may be
damaged.
Reduce your speed to below 30 mph
(50 km/h) or stop in accordance with traffic
conditions. Press the soft-top switch again in
order to open or close the soft top fully.
Opening and closing
XWhen the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.XSelect key position 1 using the Start/Stop
button.XTo open: pull soft-top switch : until the
soft top is fully opened.
The Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display.
If you drive faster than 30 mph (50 km/h)
during the opening procedure, the opening
procedure is stopped and the Open/
Close Convertible Top Completely
message is displayed in the multifunction
display. Reduce speed back to under30 mph (50 km/h) and pull the soft top
switch again to fully open the soft top.XTo close: press and hold soft-top
switch : until the soft top is fully closed.
The Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display.
If you drive faster than 30 mph (50 km/h)
during the closing procedure, the closing
procedure is stopped and the Open/Close
Convertible Top Completely message
is displayed in the multifunction display.
Reduce speed back to under 30 mph
(50 km/h) and push the soft top switch
again to fully close the soft top.
Opening and closing using the
SmartKey
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Make sure nobody can be trapped or injured
by moving parts, such as the soft-top linkage
or soft-top compartment cover, when opening
or closing the soft top.
If there is a risk of entrapment, immediately
release the % or & button on the
SmartKey. The soft-top mechanism stops
immediately.
Opening and closing
i The SmartKey must be close to the
driver's door handle.
Soft top (Roadster)79Opening/closingZ

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 21).
Correcting the driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment ( Y page 85).
XCheck whether you have adjusted seat =
properly.
Electrical seat adjustment ( Y page 86)
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
R you are as far away from the driver's air
bag as possible.
R you are sitting in a normal upright
position.R you can fasten the seat belt properly.
R you have moved the backrest to an
almost vertical position.
R you have set the seat cushion angle so
that your thighs are gently supported.
R you can depress the pedals properly.
Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment ( Y page 88).
XCheck whether steering wheel : is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
( Y page 88)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure that:
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R you can move your legs freely.
R you can see all the displays in the
instrument cluster clearly.
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
( Y page 47).
XCheck whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly ( Y page 49).
The seat belt should:
R fit snugly across your body
R be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
R be routed in your pelvic area across the
hip jointsXBefore starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors
( Y page 89) in such a way that you have
a good view of road and traffic conditions.XVehicles with a memory function: save
the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
settings ( Y page 91).84Correcting the driver's seat positionSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

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 21).
Overview of climate control systems
Important safety notes
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 blocked filter replaced at a Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible.
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.
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, e.g. using the
convenience opening feature ( Y page 77).
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.104Overview of climate control systemsClimate control

BDefrosts the windshield (Y page 108)CActivates/deactivates air-recirculation mode ( Y page 109)DSets the temperature, right ( Y page 107)ESwitches the rear window defroster on/off ( Y page 109)FIncreases the airflow ( Y page 108)GReduces the airflow ( Y page 108)HDisplayISets the air distribution ( Y page 107)Notes on using 2-zone automatic
climate control
The following contains instructions and
recommendations to enable you to get the
most out of your automatic climate control.
R Activate climate control using the à and
¿ buttons. The indicator lamps in the
à and ¿ buttons light up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 † ).
R Only use the "defrosting" function briefly
until the windshield is clear again.
R Only use "air-recirculation" mode briefly,
e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odors
or when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up as in air-recirculation
mode no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle.
R Use the MONO function if you want to
adopt the temperature and air distribution
settings from the driver's side for all
climate zones. The indicator lamp in the
º button lights up.
Operating the climate control system
Activating/deactivating climate
control
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.
i Switch on climate control primarily using
the à button ( Y page 107).XSelect key position 2 with the Start/Stop
button.XTo switch on: press the à button.
The indicator lamp in the à button lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
XPress the ^ button.
The indicator lamp in the ^ button goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again.XTo switch off: press the ^ button.
The indicator lamp in the ^ button lights
up.
Activating/deactivating the cooling
with air dehumidification function
Important information
The cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
GWARNING
If you switch off the cooling function, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.
106Operating the climate control systemClimate control

Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode.
Activating/deactivatingXTo activate: press the ¿ button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿ button lights
up.XTo switch off: press the ¿ button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿ button goes
out. The cooling with air dehumidification
function has a delayed switch-off feature.
Problems with the cooling with air
dehumidification function
When you press the ¿ button, the
indicator lamp in the button flashes three
times or remains off. You can no longer switch
on the cooling with air dehumidification
function.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
Setting climate control to automatic
GWARNING
If you switch off the cooling function, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
controlled automatically. The system
automatically regulates the temperature of
the dispensed air, the airflow and the air
distribution.
Automatic mode will achieve optimal
operation if cooling with air dehumidification
is also activated. If desired, cooling with air
dehumidification can be deactivated.
XSelect key position 2 with the Start/Stop
button.XSet the desired temperature.XTo activate: press the à button.
The indicator lamp in the à button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.XTo switch off: press the à button.
The indicator lamp in the à button goes
out. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are deactivated.
Setting the temperature
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
XSelect key position 2 with the Start/Stop
button.XTo increase/reduce: turn controls : and
D clockwise or counter-clockwise
( Y page 105).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
Setting the air distribution
¯Directs the airflow through the
defroster ventsPDirects the airflow through the center
and side air ventsODirects the airflow through the
footwell air ventsSDirects the airflow through the center
and side air vents as well as the
footwell air vents_Directs the airflow to the entire vehicle
interiorbDirects the airflow through the center
and side air vents, as well as the
defroster ventsaDirects the airflow through the
footwell and defroster ventsOperating the climate control system107Climate controlZ