ABS MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG COUPE 2014 Owners Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....55 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 165
Function/notes ................................ 54
Warning lamp ................................. 192
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................108
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 58
Additional speedometer ...................158
Additives (engine oil) ........................282
Adjusting lumbar support ..................86
Air bags Display message ............................ 171
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 40
Head bag ......................................... 42
Important safety notes ....................38
Knee bag .......................................... 41
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Side impact air bag ..........................41
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air filter (display message) ..............180
AIRSCARF Switching on/off .............................. 88
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output ..............114
Air vents
Important safety notes ..................113
Setting ........................................... 113
Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents ............................ .114
Setting the center air vents ...........114
Setting the side air vents ...............114
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............88
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) AMG
Adaptive sport suspension system 140
Button for AMG menu ....................128
E-SELECT leve r.............................. 121
Menu (on-board computer) ............161
SETUP ............................................ 128
SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-gear sport
transmission .................................. 121
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 ...................58
Function .......................................... .58
Switching off the alarm ....................58
Audio menu (on-board computer) ....154
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 174
Automatic headlamp mode ................96 B
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................55
Battery Display message ............................ 185
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 65
Important safety notes ....................64
Replacing ......................................... 65
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 239
Display message ............................ 178
Important safety notes ..................236
Jump starting ................................. 2404
Index

Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................157
Display message ............................ 181
Notes/function .............................. 145
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 169
Notes ............................................. 283
Brake lamps (display message) .......174
Brakes ABS .................................................. 54
BAS .................................................. 55
Brake fluid (notes) .........................283
Display message ............................ 165
Display messages ..........................165
Driving tips .................................... 135
High-performance brake system ....137
Important safety notes ..................135
Maintenance .................................. 136
Warning lamp ........................ 190, 192
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................20
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 223
Display ........................................... 229
Exhaust pipe .................................. 228
Exterior lights ................................ 228
Gear or selector lever ....................229
Matte finish ................................... 226
Notes ............................................. 223
Paint .............................................. 225
Plastic trim .................................... 229Power washer
................................ 225
Rear view camera .......................... 228
Seat belt ........................................ 230
Seat cover ..................................... 230
Sensors ......................................... 228
Soft top .......................................... 226
Steering wheel ............................... 229
Trim pieces .................................... 229
Washing by hand ........................... 224
Wheels ........................................... 225
Windows ........................................ 227
Wiper blades .................................. 227
Wooden trim .................................. 229
Car wash (care) ................................. 223
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 155
Center console Lower section .................................. 31
Upper section .................................. 30
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 159
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........62
Changing bulbs
License plate lighting .....................101
Charge maintenance socket ............214
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) .............................................. 107
Controlling automatically ...............110
Cooling with air dehumidification ..108
Defrosting the windows .................112
Defrosting the windshield ..............111
Important safety notes ..................106
Indicator lamp ................................ 110
Maximum cooling .......................... 111
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 108
Overview of systems ......................106
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 110 Index
5

Distance recorder
............................. 152
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 33
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 159
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .70
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .62
Display message .................... 184, 186
Emergency locking ........................... 71
Emergency unlocking .......................71
Important safety notes ....................68
Opening (from inside) ......................69
Draft stop ............................................. 80
Drinking and driving .........................135
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 126
Manual .......................................... .127
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........161
Drive program display ......................123
Driver's door see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................223
Symmetrical low bea m.................... 96
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads ..................137
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......54
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 58
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............55
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution) ..................................... 57
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) .56
ETS (Electronic Traction System) .....55
Important safety information ...........54
Overview .......................................... 54
Driving systems
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 140
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 145 Cruise control
................................ 138
Display message ............................ 180
PARKTRONIC ................................. 141
Rear view camera .......................... 144
Driving tips
AMG ceramic high-performance
compound brake system ...............137
Brakes ........................................... 135
Break-in period .............................. 118
Downhill gradient ........................... 135
Drinking and driving .......................135
Driving abroad ................................. 96
Driving in winter ............................ .137
Driving on wet roads ......................137
Exhaust check ............................... 135
Fuel ................................................ 134
General .......................................... 134
Hydroplaning ................................. 137
Icy road surfaces ........................... 137
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 136
Snow chains .................................. 251
Symmetrical low bea m.................... 96
Wet road surface ........................... 136
DVD audio (on-board computer) ......155
DVD video (on-board computer) ......155 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................160
Function/notes ................................ 89
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ............................. 90
Function/notes ................................ 89
Switching on/off ........................... 160
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 166
Function/notes ................................ 57
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic traction control system
see ETS ............................................ 55
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 71
Trunk ............................................... 74
Vehicle ............................................. 71 Index
7

U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................71
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 70
Upshift indicator ............................... 128V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........202
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Display message ............................ 184
Equipment ....................................... 19
Individual settings ..........................157
Limited Warranty ............................. 23
Loading .......................................... 258
Locking (in an emergency) ...............71
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 62
Lowering ........................................ 273
Maintenance .................................... 20
Parking for a long period ................ 134
Pulling away ................................... 120
Raising ........................................... 270
Reporting problems .........................23
Towing away .................................. 242
Transporting .................................. 244
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........71
Unlocking (SmartKey) ................62, 68
Vehicle data ................................... 284
Vehicle data ....................................... 284
see Technical data
Vehicle dimensions ...........................284
see Technical data
Vehicle emergency locking ................71
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............278
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 232
Vehicle weights see Technical data
Video (DVD) ........................................ 155
VIN ...................................................... 278 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 192
Brakes ................................... 190, 192
Check Engine ................................. 195
Cruise control ................................ 139
ESP ®
.............................................. 193
Fuel tank ........................................ 196
Overview .......................................... 28
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Reserve fuel ................................... 196
Seat belt ........................................ 191
SPORT handling mode ...................193
SRS ................................................ 194
Tire pressure monitor ....................197
Warranty ............................................ 278
Washer fluid see Windshield washer system
Washer fluid (display message) .......185
Weight see Technical data
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........273
Wheel chock ...................................... 269
Wheels Checking ........................................ 249
Cleaning ......................................... 225
Important safety notes ..................248
Interchanging/changing ................268
Mounting a new wheel ...................272
Mounting a wheel .......................... 269
Removing a wheel ..........................271
Storing ........................................... 269
Tightening torque ........................... 273
Wheel size/tire size .......................273
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield washer system ..............221
Filling capacity ............................... 284
Notes ............................................. 284
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................103
Replacing the wiper blades ............102
Switching on/off ........................... 10116
Index

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
ESP
® 193
;
Seat belts 191
=
Brakes (USA only)
J
Brakes (Canada only) ?
High-beam headlamps 98
A
Low-beam headlamps 97
B
Turn signal 98
C
SRS 194
D
Check Engine
E
ABS
192 Function Page
F
Engine oil temperature 150
G
Tire pressure 197
H
Electric parking brake (USA
only)
!
Electric parking brake
(Canada only) I
Reserve fuel 196
J
SPORT handling mode 56
K
ESP
®
OFF 5528
Instrument clusterAt a glance

X
Position Top Tether belt ?. Comply with
the manufacturer's installation
instructions when doing so.
X Hook Top Tether hook =into Top Tether
anchorage ;.
Ensure that:
R Top Tether hook =is hooked into Top
Tether anchorage ;as shown.
R Top Tether belt ?is not twisted.
When Top Tether hook =is connected, the
child restraint system can be secured.
X Install the child restraint system.
X Tension Top Tether belt ?. Comply with
the manufacturer's installation
instructions when doing so.
The child restraint system with Top Tether
belt ?has been removed:
X Slide cover :onto Top Tether
anchorage ;. Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
R ABS (Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
R BAS (Brake AssistSystem)
R ESP ®
(Electronic StabilityProgram)
R EBD ( Electronic Brake force Distribution)
R ADAPTIVE BRAKE Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or
become distracted, the driving safety
systems can neither reduce the risk of
accident nor override the laws of physics.
Driving safety systems are merely aids
designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed and for braking in
good time. Always adapt your driving style to
suit the prevailing road and weather
conditions and maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
The driving safety systems described only
work as effectively as possible when there is
adequate contact between the tires and the
road surface. Please pay special attention to
the notes on tires, recommended minimum
tire tread depths, etc. (Y page 248).
i In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the
driving safety systems described in this
section work as effectively as possible. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 54). G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking
characteristics may be severely impaired.
Additionally, further driving safety systems
are deactivated. There is an increased danger
of skidding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information 54
Driving safety systemsSafety

on the ABS warning lamp (Y
page 192) and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (Y page 165).
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the
vehicle when braking.
ABS works from a speed of about
5 mph(8 km/h) upwards, regardless of road-
surface conditions. ABS works on slippery
surfaces, even if you only brake gently.
The ! warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engine is running.
Braking X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking
situation is over.
X To make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an
indication of hazardous road conditions, and
functions as a reminder to take extra care
while driving. BAS (Brake Assist System)
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 54). G
WARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
BAS operates in emergency braking
situations. If you depress the brake pedal
quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking
force, thus shortening the stopping distance. The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated. ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
General notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 54).
ESP ®
monitors driving stability and traction,
i.e. power transmission between the tires and
the road surface.
If ESP ®
detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified to
keep the vehicle on the desired course within
physical limits. ESP ®
assists the driver when
pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP ®
can also stabilize the vehicle during braking.
ETS (Electronic Traction System) i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 54).
Traction control is part of ESP ®
.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels
individually if they spin. This enables you to
pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces,
for example if the road surface is slippery on
one side.
Traction control remains active, even if you
deactivate ESP ®
.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, ESP ®
is unable to
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further
driving safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP ®
checked at a
qualified specialist workshop. Driving safety systems
55Safety Z

Checking the battery
X
Press the &or% button.
The SmartKey battery is working properly if
battery check lamp :lights up briefly.
If battery check lamp :does not light up
briefly during the test, the SmartKey battery
is discharged.
X Change the battery (Y page 65).
i If the SmartKey battery is checked within
the signal reception range of the vehicle,
pressing the &or% button:
R locks or
R unlocks the vehicle
i You can get a battery at any qualified
specialist workshop.
Replacing the battery X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 64).
You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery. X
Press mechanical key ;into the opening
in the SmartKey in the direction of the
arrow until battery tray cover :opens. Do
not hold the cover closed while doing so. X
Remove the cover of the battery tray.
X Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your
palm until battery =falls out.
X Insert the new battery with the positive
terminal facing upwards. Use a lint-free
cloth to do so.
X Insert the front tabs of the battery tray's
cover first, and then press to close it.
X Check the function of all SmartKey buttons
on the vehicle. SmartKey
65Opening and closing Z

Sport + mode
The very firm setting of the suspension tuning
in Sport + mode ensures the best possible
contact with the road. Select this mode only
when driving on race circuits.
If indicator lamps =and ?are off:
X Press button :twice.
Indicator lamps =and ?light up. You
have selected Sport + mode.
The AMG
AMG Ride Ride Control
Control SPORT +
SPORT +message
appears in the multifunction display.
If indicator lamp ?lights up:
X Press button :once.
Second indicator lamp =lights up. You
have selected Sport + mode.
The AMG
AMG Ride Ride Control
Control SPORT +
SPORT +message
appears in the multifunction display.
Comfort mode i
GT model: Comfort mode is unavailable.
In comfort mode, the driving characteristics
of your vehicle are more comfortable. Select
this mode if you favor a more comfortable
driving style, but also when driving fast on
straight roads, e.g. freeways.
X Press button :repeatedly until indicator
lamps =and ?go out.
You have selected Comfort mode.
The AMG Ride Control COMFORT AMG Ride Control COMFORT
message appears in the multifunction
display.
Storing and calling up settings Once the suspension tuning and drive
program have been selected, you can store
and call up your settings using AMG
button ;.
X To store: press AMG button ;until you
hear a tone. X
To call up: press AMG button ;.
The stored suspension tuning and drive
program are selected.
X To display: briefly press AMG button ;.
Your selection appears in the multifunction
display. PARKTRONIC
Important safety notes PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with
ultrasonic sensors. It indicates visually and
audibly the distance between your vehicle
and an object.
PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering, parking
and exiting a parking space. When
maneuvering, parking or pulling out of a
parking space, make sure that there are no
persons, animals or objects in the area in
which you are maneuvering.
!
When parking, pay particular attention to
objects above or below the sensors, such
as flower pots or trailer drawbars.
PARKTRONIC does not detect such objects
when they are in the immediate vicinity of
the vehicle. You could damage the vehicle
or the objects.
The sensors may not detect snow and other
objects that absorb ultrasonic waves.
Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic
car wash, the compressed-air brakes on a
truck or a pneumatic drill could cause
PARKTRONIC to malfunction.
PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on
uneven terrain.
PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when
you:
R switch on the ignition
R Release the electric parking brake. Driving systems
141Driving and parking Z

Braking
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions $(USA
only)J(Canada
only)
ABS and ESC ABS and ESC
Currently
Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual ABS, ESP
®
, BAS and hill start assist are temporarily unavailable.
For example, the on-board voltage may be insufficient. In addition,
the h, åand! warning lamps light up in the instrument
cluster.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
G WARNING
If the ABS malfunctions, the wheels may lock during hard braking.
This limits the steerability of the vehicle when braking and may
increase the braking distance. If ABS is deactivated due to a
malfunction, BAS and ESP ®
are also deactivated. There is an
increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. $(USA
only)J(Canada
only)
ABS and ESC ABS and ESC
Inoperative See Inoperative See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual ABS, ESP
®
, BAS and hill start assist are unavailable due to a
malfunction. In addition, the h,åand! warning lamps
light up in the instrument cluster.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
G WARNING
If the ABS malfunctions, the wheels may lock during hard braking.
This limits the steerability of the vehicle when braking and may
increase the braking distance. If ABS is deactivated due to a
malfunction, BAS and ESP ®
are also deactivated. There is an
increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages
165On-board computer and displays Z