wheel 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

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

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

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

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

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

Display message ............................ 181
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................271
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 268
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............268
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 269
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 269
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................269
Important safety notes ..................250
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......269
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........270
Labeling (overview) ........................265
Load bearing index (definition) ......271
Load index ..................................... 267
Load index (definition) ...................270
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 269
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 270
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 270
Maximum tire load .........................263
Maximum tire load (definition) .......270
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 271
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 270
Replacing ....................................... 271
Service life ..................................... 251
Sidewall (definition) .......................270
Speed rating (definition) ................269
Storing ........................................... 272
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 268
Technical data ............................... 274
Temperature .................................. 264
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 271
Tire bead (definition) ......................270
Tire pressure (definition) ................270
Tire pressures (recommended) ......269
Tire size (data) ............................... 272Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 265
Tire tread ....................................... 251
Tire tread (definition) .....................270
Total load limit (definition) .............271
Traction ......................................... 264
Traction (definition) .......................271
Tread wear ..................................... 264
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 263
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................269
Unladen weight (definition) ............270
Wear indicator (definition) .............271
Wheel rim (definition) ....................269
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 53
Tow-away alarm .................................. 60
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........244
Installing the towing eye ................245
Removing the towing eye ...............246
With the rear axle raised ................246
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......246
Transmission
Driving tips .................................... 122
Selector lever ................................ 119
Shift range ..................................... 125
Transmission position display ......... 121
Transmission positions .................... 121
Transporting the vehicle .................. 246
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 229
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 152
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 152
Resetting (on-board computer) ......152
Trunk
Emergency release ..........................75
Important safety guidelines .............73
Locking separately ...........................74
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 74Index15

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
16Index

If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send in the "Notice of Purchase of Used Car"
found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the
USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
R the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Operating safety
Safety notes
GWARNING
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because the
vehicle's electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function when the
engine is running. You should therefore never
turn off the engine while driving.
GWARNING
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or
tires/wheels may cause serious damage and
impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Such blows can be caused, for example, by
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole.
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage
to your vehicle has occurred:
R turn on your hazard warning flashers.
R slow down carefully.
R drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other
qualified maintenance or repair facility for
further inspection or repairs.
20Introduction

Dashboard ........................................... 26
Instrument cluster ..............................27
Multifunction steering wheel .............29
Center console .................................... 30
Overhead control panel ......................32
Door control panel .............................. 3325At a glance