light MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG COUPE 2012 Owners Manual

Index ....................................................... 4Introduction ......................................... 18At a glance ........................................... 25Safety ................................................... 35Opening/closing ................................. 63Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....83Lights and windshield wipers ............93Climate control ................................. 103Driving and parking ..........................113On-board computer and displays ....147Stowage and features ......................199Maintenance and care ......................217Breakdown assistance .....................231Tires and wheels ............................... 249Technical data ................................... 275
Contents3

1, 2, 3 ...
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
4Index

Jump starting ................................. 243
Location ......................................... 242
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................156
Display message ............................ 181
Notes/function .............................. 143
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 169
Notes ............................................. 282
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 174
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 55
BAS .................................................. 55
Brake fluid (notes) .........................282
Display message ............................ 165
Driving tips .................................... 133
High-performance brake system ....134
Important safety notes ..................133
Maintenance .................................. 134
Warning lamp ........................ 190, 192
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................19
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 223
Display ........................................... 228
Exterior lights ................................ 227
Matte finish ................................... 225
Notes ............................................. 223
Paint .............................................. 225
Plastic trim .................................... 228
Power washer ................................ 224
Rear view camera .......................... 228
Seat belt ........................................ 229
Seat cover ..................................... 229
Sensors ......................................... 228
Soft top .......................................... 226
Tail pipes ....................................... 228
Trim pieces .................................... 229
Wheels ........................................... 225
Windows ........................................ 226
Wiper blades .................................. 227
Wooden trim .................................. 229
Car wash (care) ................................. 223
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 154
Center console Lower section .................................. 31
Upper section .................................. 30
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 159
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........64
Changing bulbs
Important safety notes ....................98
License plate lighting .......................99
Charge maintenance socket ............ 215
Children In the vehicle ................................... 51
Restraint systems ............................ 51
Child seat
Special seat belt retractor ...............53
Top Tether ....................................... 53
Cigarette lighter ................................ 203
Climate control Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 105
Controlling automatically ...............107
Cooling with air dehumidification ..106
Defrosting the windows .................109
Defrosting the windshield ..............108
Important safety notes ..................104
Indicator lamp ................................ 107
Maximum cooling .......................... 108
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 106
Overview of systems ......................104Index5

Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 107
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 109
Refrigerant ..................................... 282
Setting the air distribution .............107
Setting the airflow .........................108
Setting the air vents ......................110
Setting the temperature ................107
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 109
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Switching the MONO function on/
off .................................................. 108
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 109
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 26
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ............................ 96
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 152
Convenience closing feature .............. 77
Convenience opening feature ............ 77
see Opening/closing the side
windows (all)
Coolant
Display message ............................ 177
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level .........................220
Notes ............................................. 283
Temperature (on-board computer) . 160
Cooling
see Climate control
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ................................................. 98
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................137
Deactivating ................................... 138
Display message ............................ 180
Driving system ............................... 136
Function/notes ............................. 136
Important safety notes ..................136
LIM indicator lamp .........................137Setting a speed .............................. 137
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 137
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 202
Important safety notes ..................202
Curb weight
see Technical data
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 22
Customer Relations Department ....... 22
D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 175
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 157
Switching on/off (switch) ................95
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 158
Interior lighting .............................. 159
Diagnostics connection ...................... 21
Digital speedometer ......................... 152
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 228
Display messages ASSYST PLUS service interval
display ........................................... 222
Calling up (on-board computer) .....164
Driving systems ............................. 180
Engine ............................................ 176
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........164
Lights ............................................. 173
Safety systems .............................. 170
Service interval display ..................222
SmartKey ....................................... 185
Tires ............................................... 181
Vehicle ........................................... 183
Distance recorder ............................. 152
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
6Index

Emergency releaseDriver's door .................................... 71
Trunk ............................................... 75
Vehicle ............................................. 71
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 50
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....18
Engine
Display message ............................ 176
Engine number ............................... 278
Irregular running ............................ 118
Starting .......................................... 116
Starting problems ..........................118
Starting the engine with the key ....116
Starting with the KEYLESS-GO
start function ................................. 116
Switching off .................................. 130
Engine diagnostics warning lamp .... 194
Engine electronics Problem (malfunction) ...................118
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 220
Additives ........................................ 282
Checking the oil level ..................... 219
Display
message ................................ 178, 179
Filling capacity ............................... 280
Notes about oil grades ................... 282
Notes on oil level/consumption ....219
Temperature (on-board computer) . 160
Temperature gauge ........................ 148
Viscosity ........................................ 282
E-SELECT lever ................................... 119
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Deactivating/activating ...................57
Display message ............................ 170
Function/notes ................................ 56
Important safety information ...........56
Warning lamp ................................. 192
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 56
Exhaust check ................................... 133
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 228Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 89
Dipping (automatic) .........................90
Folding in/out (automatically) .........90
Folding in/out (electrically) .............90
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 160
Out of position (troubleshooting) .....90
Setting ............................................. 90
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 91
Storing the parking position ............. 91
F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 232
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 236
Preparing the vehicle .....................233
Raising the vehicle .........................237
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 233
Floormat ............................................. 216
Front windshield see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 281
Consumption statistics ..................152
Displaying the range ......................152
Driving tips .................................... 132
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Important safety notes ..................280
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 281
Problem (malfunction) ...................129
Refueling ........................................ 127
Specifications ................................ 281
Tank content/reserve fuel .............280
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 127
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 180
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 152
8Index

Fuel tankCapacity ........................................ 280
Problem (malfunction) ...................129
Fuse box
Front-passenger footwell ...............247
Rear compartment .........................248
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 247
Before changing ............................. 247
Important safety notes ..................247
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................215
Notes ............................................. 212
Opening/closing the garage door ..215
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 213
Gasoline ............................................. 127
Gear indicator .................................... 121
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 276
Glove box ........................................... 200
H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 96
Head bags ............................................ 41
Headlamp cleaning system Notes ............................................. 284
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....221
Cleaning system (function) ..............97
Fogging up ....................................... 97
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) .......... 87
Heating see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 175
Switching on/off .............................. 96
Hill start assist .................................. 117
Hood Closing ........................................... 219
Display message ............................ 183
Opening ......................................... 218
Hydroplaning ..................................... 135
I
Ignition lock ....................................... 115
Immobilizer .......................................... 59
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 27
Settings ......................................... 157
Warning and indicator lamps ...........28
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 158
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting
Automatic control ............................ 97
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 159
Emergency lighting ..........................98
Manual control ................................. 98
Overview .......................................... 97
Reading lamp ................................... 97
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 232
Using ............................................. 237
Jump start (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 243
K
Key see SmartKey
KEYLESS-GO start function
Display message ............................ 185
Start/Stop button .......................... 115
Starting the engine ........................116
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 115
Kickdown ........................................... 122
Driving tips .................................... 122
Knee bag .............................................. 40
Index9

L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 161
License plate lamp Changing bulbs ................................ 99
Display message ............................ 175
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 159
Automatic headlamp mode ..............95
Display message ............................ 173
Driving abroad ................................. 94
Hazard warning lamps .....................96
High beam flasher ............................ 96
High-beam headlamps .....................96
Light switch ..................................... 94
Low-beam headlamps ......................95
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 157
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ......................95
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 158
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........158
Turn signals ..................................... 96
see Changing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 137
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 71
Emergency locking ........................... 72
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 70
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 159Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 174
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................... 94
Switching on/off .............................. 95
M
M+S tires ............................................ 252
Malfunction message see Display messages
Manual drive program ...................... 126
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 225
mbrace Call priority .................................... 209
Display message ............................ 173
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 209
Emergency call .............................. 206
Important safety notes ..................205
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............210
MB info call button ........................208
Remote vehicle locking ..................210
Roadside Assistance button ..........207
Search & Send ............................... 209
Self-test ......................................... 205
System .......................................... 205
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 65
Locking vehicle ................................ 72
Unlocking the driver's door ..............71
Memory card (audio) ......................... 154
Memory function ................................. 91
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 164
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............155
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 65
10Index

MP3Operation ....................................... 154
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 149
Permanent display .........................157
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 149
Overview .......................................... 29
N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............153
On-board computer .......................153
see separate operating instructions
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 114
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 46
Operation ......................................... 42
System self-test ............................... 45
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................51
System overview .............................. 36
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 281
Odometer ........................................... 152
see Trip odometer
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 160
Audio menu ................................... 154
Convenience submenu ..................159
Displaying a service message ........222
Display messages ..........................164
Factory settings ............................. 160
Important safety notes ..................148
Instrument cluster submenu ..........157
Lighting submenu .......................... 157
Menu overview .............................. 151
Message memory .......................... 164
Navigation menu ............................ 153
Operation ....................................... 149
RACETIMER ................................... 161
Service menu ................................. 157
Settings menu ............................... 157
Standard display ............................ 152
Telephone menu ............................ 155
Trip menu ...................................... 152
Vehicle submenu ........................... 159
Video DVD operation .....................155
Opening and closing ........................... 69
Operating safety Diagnostics connection ...................21
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 149
Overhead control panel ...................... 32
P
Paint code number ............................ 277
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 225
Panic alarm .......................................... 54
Parcel net ........................................... 201
Parking ............................................... 129
Important safety notes ..................129
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 91
Rear view camera .......................... 142
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 165
Electric parking brake ....................130
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................141
Driving system ............................... 139
Function/notes ............................. 139
Problem (malfunction) ...................142
Range of the sensors .....................140
Warning display ............................. 141
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 42
Pedals ................................................. 132
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 228
Power steering Filling capacity ............................... 280
Power washers .................................. 224
Power windows see Side windows
Index11

Paddle shifters ............................... 123
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 91
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 161
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 201
Cup holders ................................... 202
Glove box ....................................... 200
Important safety information .........200
Parcel net ...................................... 201
Rear wall ........................................ 201
Stowage space
Center console .............................. 201
Center console (rear) .....................201
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 252
Sun visor ............................................ 202
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 158
Suspension tuning AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 138
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 109
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 59
T
Tachometer ........................................ 148
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 175
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Technical data ................................... 284
Notes ............................................. 276
Tires/wheels ................................. 272
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 209
Display message ............................ 173
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 209
Emergency call .............................. 206
Important safety notes ..................205
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............210
MB info call button ........................208
Remote vehicle locking ..................210
Roadside Assistance button ..........207
Search & Send ............................... 209
Self-test ......................................... 205
System .......................................... 205
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 155
Menu (on-board computer) ............155
Number from the phone book ........ 156
Redialing ........................................ 156
Rejecting/ending a call .................156
Temperature
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 160
Engine oil ....................................... 148
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 160
Outside temperature ...................... 149
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........59
Immobilizer ...................................... 59
Theft-deterrent systems
Tow-away alarm ............................... 60
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 161
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 233
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....257
Checking manually ........................256
Display message .................... 181, 183
Maximum ....................................... 256
Notes ............................................. 254
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................235
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................235
Recommended ............................... 253
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 257
Restarting ...................................... 259
Warning lamp ................................. 196
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................270
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................269
Bar (definition) ............................... 268
Characteristics .............................. 268
Checking ........................................ 251
Definition of terms .........................268
Direction of rotation ......................27214Index

DashboardFunctionPage:Cruise control lever137;Steering wheel paddle
shifters
123
=Instrument cluster27?Overhead control panel32APARKTRONIC display141BAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically
88
FunctionPageCCombination switch96DUnlocks the trunk74EOn-board diagnostic
interfaceFOpens the hood218GElectric parking brake130HLight switch9426DashboardAt a glance