climate control MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG COUPE 2014 Owners Manual

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 18 At a glance
........................................... 25 Safety
................................................... 35 Opening and closing
...........................61 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....83 Lights and windshield wipers
............95 Climate control
................................. 105 Driving and parking
..........................117 On-board computer and displays
....149 Stowage and features
......................199 Maintenance and care
......................217 Breakdown assistance
.....................231 Wheels and tires
............................... 247 Technical data
................................... 277 Contents
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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
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Problem with the rear window
defroster
........................................ 113
Refrigerant ..................................... 282
Refrigerant filling capacity .............283
Setting the air distribution .............110
Setting the airflow .........................111
Setting the air vents ......................113
Setting the temperature ................110
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 113
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Switching the MONO function on/
off .................................................. 111
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 112
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 26
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ............................98
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 153
Convenience closing feature ..............77
Convenience opening feature ............76
see Opening/closing the side
windows (all)
Coolant
Display message ............................ 177
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level .........................220
Important safety notes ..................283
Temperature (on-board computer) .161
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 24
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 100
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................139
Deactivating ................................... 140
Display message ............................ 180
Driving system ............................... 138
Function/notes ............................. 138
Important safety notes ..................138
LIM indicator lamp .........................139Setting a speed
.............................. 139
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .139
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 202
Important safety notes ..................202
Curb weight
see Technical data
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...23
Customer Relations Department .......23 D
Dashboard see Cockpit
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 175
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 158
Switching on/off (switch) ................96
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 22
Delayed switch-off Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 159
Interior lighting .............................. 159
Diagnostics connection ......................22
Digital speedometer .........................152
Display (cleaning instructions) ........229
Display messages ASSYST PLUS service interval
displa y........................................... 222
Calling up (on-board computer) .....164
Driving systems ............................. 180
Engine ............................................ 177
General notes ................................ 163
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........164
Lights ............................................ .173
Safety systems .............................. 170
Service interval displa y.................. 222
SmartKey ....................................... 185
Tires ............................................... 182
Vehicle .......................................... .184 6
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G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................214
Important safety notes ..................211
Opening/closing the garage door ..214
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 212
Gasoline ............................................. 280
Gear indicator .................................... 123
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 229
Genuine parts ...................................... 18
Glove box ........................................... 200H
Hazard warning lamps ........................98
Head bags ............................................ 42
Headlamp cleaning system Notes ............................................. 284
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....221
Cleaning system (capacity )............ 284
Cleaning system (function) ..............99
Cleaning system (notes) ................284
Fogging up ....................................... 99
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ..........88
Heating see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Switching on/off .............................. 98
High-beam headlamps (display
message) ............................................ 175
Hill start assist .................................. 121
Hood Closing .......................................... .219
Display message ............................ 184
Important safety notes ..................218
Opening ......................................... 218
Hydroplaning ..................................... 137I
Ignition lock ....................................... 119
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 58Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 27
Settings ......................................... 157
Warning and indicator lamps ...........28
Instrument cluster lighting ..............158
Interior lighting Automatic control ............................ 99
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 159
Emergency lighting ........................100
Manual control ............................... 100
Overview .......................................... 99
Reading lamp ................................... 99 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 232
Using ............................................. 270
Jump starting (engine) ......................240 K
KEYLESS-GO start function Display message ............................ 185
Start/Stop button .......................... 119
Starting the engine ........................120
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 119
Kickdown ........................................... 124
Driving tips .................................... 124
Knee bag .............................................. 41 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................161
License plate lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 101
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 175
Lighting Light switch ..................................... 96
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off .159 Index
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Center console
Upper section
Function Page
:
Controls COMAND, see the
separate operating
instructions
;
Adjusts AIRSCARF, left
(Roadster only)
88
=
Retracts/extends rear
spoiler (vehicles with AMG
adaptive sport suspension
system)
210
?
Hazard warning lamps 98
A
PARKTRONIC
143 Function Page
B
Adjusts AIRSCARF, right
(Roadster only)
88
C
Seat heating, right 87
D
4
PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp 42
E
Operates dual-zone
automatic climate control 107
F
Seat heating, left 8730
Center consoleAt a glance

Useful information
............................106
Overview of climate control sys-
tems ................................................... 106
Operating the climate control sys-
tems ................................................... 108
Setting the air vents .........................113 105Climate control

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 22).Overview of climate control systems
Important safety notes
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. The windows could
otherwise fog up.
To prevent the windows from fogging up:
R switch off climate control only briefly
R switch on air-recirculation mode only
briefly
R switch on the cooling with air
dehumidification function
R switch on the defrost windshield function
briefly, if required
The automatic climate control regulates the
temperature and the humidity in the vehicle
interior and filters undesirable substances
out of the air.
Coupe: dual-zone automatic climate control
is only operational when the engine is
running. Optimum operation is only achieved
with the side windows closed.
Roadster: dual-zone automatic climate
control is only operational when the engine is
running. Optimum operation is only achieved
with the side windows and roof closed.
i When the weather is warm, ventilate the
vehicle for a brief period. This will speed up
the cooling process and the desired vehicle interior temperature will be reached more
quickly.
i The integrated filter can filter out most
particles of dust, and completely filters out
pollen. A clogged filter reduces the amount
of air supplied to the vehicle interior. For
this reason, you should always observe the
interval for replacing the filter, which is
specified in the Maintenance Booklet. As it
depends on environmental conditions, e.g.
heavy air pollution, the interval may be
shorter than stated in the Maintenance
Booklet. 106
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Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control
Canada only
:
To set the temperature, left (Y page 110)
; To set climate control to automatic (Y page 110)
= To switch climate control on/off (Y page 108)
? To switch the MONO function on/off
A To switch cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 108)
B To defrost the windshield (Y page 111)
C To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 113)
D To set the temperature, right (Y page 110)
E To switch the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 112)
F To increase the airflow (Y page 111)
G To reduce the airflow (Y page 111)
H Display
I To set the air distribution (Y page 110)USA only
:
To set the temperature, left
; To set climate control to automatic (Y page 110)
= To switch climate control on/off (Y page 108)
? To switch maximum cooling on/off (Y page 111)
A To switch cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 108) Overview of climate control systems
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B
To defrost the windshield (Y page 111)
C To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 113)
D To set the temperature, right (Y page 110)
E To switch the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 112)
F To increase the airflow (Y page 111)
G To reduce the airflow (Y page 111)
H Display
I To set the air distribution (Y page 110)Notes on using dual-zone automatic
climate control
The following contains instructions and
recommendations to enable you to get the
most out of your automatic climate control.
R Activate climate control using the Ãand
¿ buttons. The indicator lamps in the
à and¿ buttons light up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Only use the "Windshield defrosting"
function briefly until the windshield is clear
again.
R Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
if there are unpleasant outside odors or
when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Use the MONO function if you want to
adopt the temperature and air distribution
settings from the driver's side for all
climate control zones. The indicator lamp
in the ºbutton lights up. Operating the climate control
systems
Switching climate control on/off
General notes When the climate control is switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could fog up.
Therefore, switch off climate control only
briefly i
Activate climate control primarily using
the à button (Y page 110).
Activating/deactivating X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Y page 119).
X To activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the ^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
X To deactivate: press the^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button lights
up. Activating/deactivating cooling with
air dehumidification
General notes If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-
dehumidification" function, the air inside the
vehicle will not be cooled. The air inside the
vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The
windows can fog up more quickly. Therefore,
deactivate the cooling with air-
dehumidification function only briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function is only available when the engine is
running. The air inside the vehicle is cooled108
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