mirror 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

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
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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
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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
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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
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Product information ............................ 18
Program selector ............................... 122
Pulling away ...................................... 117
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 21
R
RACE START ....................................... 123
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 161
Radio Selecting a station .........................154
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ....................................... 97
Rear spoiler Display message ............................ 189
Extending/retracting .....................210
Problem ......................................... 212
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................228
Function/notes ............................. 142
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ..........................89
Dipping (automatic) .........................90
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................109
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Important safety notes ..................127
Refueling process ..........................127
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener .......................212
Reporting safety defects .................... 22
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 179
Warning lamp ................................. 195
see Fuel
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 19
Roof
see Soft top
Route
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 153
S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................51
Child restraint systems ....................51
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 36
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Belt force limiters ............................ 50
Cleaning ......................................... 229
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 ................................. 191
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................86
Adjusting lumbar support ................86
Cleaning the cover .........................229
Correct driver's seat position ........... 84
Important safety notes ....................85
Seat heating problem ......................87
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 91
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............87
Switching seat heating on/off .........86
Selector lever
Positions ........................................ 119
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 228
Service Center see Qualified specialist workshop
Service interval display
Displaying service messages .........222
Hiding service messages ...............222
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Trunk lidDisplay message ............................ 183
Opening/closing ........................73, 74
Trunk load (maximum)
see Technical data
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 174
Switching on/off .............................. 96
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................71
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 70
Upshift indicator ............................... 126
V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 203
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 22
Data acquisition ............................... 23
Display message ............................ 183
Equipment ....................................... 18
Individual settings ..........................157
Limited Warranty ............................. 22
Loading .......................................... 259
Locking (in an emergency) ...............72
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 64
Lowering ........................................ 240
Maintenance .................................... 19
Parking for a long period ................ 131
Raising ........................................... 237
Reporting problems .........................22
Towing away .................................. 244
Transporting .................................. 246
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........71
Unlocking (SmartKey) ................64, 69
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
see Technical data
Vehicle dimensions
see Technical data
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 72
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 277
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 232
Vehicle weights see Technical data
Video (DVD) ........................................ 155
VIN ...................................................... 277
W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 192
Brakes ................................... 190, 192
Cruise control ................................ 137
Engine diagnostics .........................194
ESP ®
.............................................. 192
Fuel tank ........................................ 195
Overview .......................................... 28
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Reserve fuel ................................... 195
Seat belt ........................................ 191
SPORT handling mode ...................193
SRS ................................................ 193
Tire pressure monitor ....................196
Warranty ............................................ 277
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 184
see Windshield washer system
Weight
see Technical data
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 240
Wheel chock ...................................... 236
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 236
Checking ........................................ 251
Cleaning ......................................... 225
Important safety notes ..................250
Interchanging/changing ................271
Mounting a wheel .......................... 239
Removing a wheel ..........................239
Storing ........................................... 272
Tightening torque ........................... 240
Wheel size/tire size .......................272
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 226
see Side windows
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Overhead control panelFunctionPage:p Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off
97
;c Switches the interior
lighting on/off
98
=| Switches the
automatic interior lighting
control on/off
97
?p Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off
97
Aï Button for MB Info call
(mbrace system)
208
FunctionPageBG SOS button (mbrace
system)
206
CRear-view mirror89DTransmitter buttons for the
garage door opener
212
EMicrophone for mbrace
(emergency call system)
telephone and the Voice
Control SystemFF Roadside Assistance
button (mbrace system)
207
32Overhead control panelAt a glance

Door control panelFunctionPage:Opens the door70;&% Locks/unlocks
the vehicle
70
=Z Selects the left
exterior mirror
89
?ª Folds the exterior
mirrors in/out electrically
90
FunctionPageA\ Selects the right
exterior mirror
89
B7 Adjusts the exterior
mirrors
89
CW Opens/closes the
side windows
76
Door control panel33At a glance

Useful information ..............................84
Correcting the driver's seat posi-
tion ....................................................... 84
Seats .................................................... 85
Steering wheel .................................... 88
Mirrors ................................................. 89
Memory function ................................. 9183Seats, steering wheel and mirrors