emergency towing MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG COUPE 2014 Owners Manual

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition)
..................................... 266
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 267
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................267
Important safety notes ..................248
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......266
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........267
Labeling (overview )........................ 262
Load bearing index (definition) ......268
Load index ..................................... 265
Load index (definition) ...................267
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 267
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 267
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 267
Maximum tire loa d......................... 265
Maximum tire load (definition) .......267
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 268
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 267
Replacing ....................................... 268
Service life ..................................... 250
Sidewall (definition) .......................268
Speed rating (definition) ................267
Storing ........................................... 269
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 266
Technical data ............................... 275
Temperature .................................. 262
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 268
Tire bead (definition) ......................268
Tire pressure (definition) ................267
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 266
Tire size (data) ............................... 273
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 262
Tire tread ....................................... 249
Tire tread (definition) .....................268
Total load limit (definition) .............268
Traction ......................................... 261
Traction (definition) .......................268
Tread wea r..................................... 261Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards
...................................... 261
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................266
Unladen weight (definition) ............267
Wear indicator (definition) .............268
Wheel rim (definition) ....................266
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 53
Tow-away alarm .................................. 59
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........242
Installing the towing eye ................243
Removing the towing eye ...............243
With the rear axle raised ................243
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......244
Transmission
Driving tips .................................... 124
Selector lever ................................ 121
Shift range ..................................... 127
Transmission position display .........123
Transmission positions ....................123
Transporting the vehicle ..................244
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .229
Trip computer (on-board computer) 153
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 152
Trunk
Emergency release ..........................74
Important safety guidelines .............72
Locking separately ...........................74
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 73
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 184
Opening/closing ........................72, 73
Opening dimensions ......................284
Trunk load (maximum) ......................284
see Technical data
Turn signal (display message) .........174
Turn signals Switching on/off .............................. 98
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate Index
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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

vehicle immediately after pressing the SOS
button, you will not know whether mbrace
placed the emergency call. In this case,
always summon assistance by other
means.
Roadside Assistance button X
Press Roadside Assistance button :for
more than two seconds.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center. The indicator
lamp in Roadside Assistance button :
flashes while the call is active. The
Connecting Call
Connecting Call message appears on
the multifunction display. The audio output
is muted.
If a connection can be made, the Call
Call
Connected Connected message appears in the
multifunction display.
If a cellular phone network is available and
there is sufficient GPS reception, the mbrace
system transmits data to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center, for example:
R Current location of the vehicle
R Vehicle identification number
i The COMAND display shows that an
mbrace call is active. During the call, you
can change to the navigation menu by
pressing the NAVI button on COMAND, for
example.
Voice output is not available.
A voice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants. The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center either sends a qualified Mercedes-
Benz technician or arranges for your vehicle
to be transported to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You may be charged
for services such as repair work and/or
towing. Further details are available in your
mbrace manual.
i
The mbrace system failed to initiate a
Roadside Assistance call if:
R the indicator lamp for Roadside
Assistance call button :is flashing
continuously.
R no voice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center was
established.
This may be because the corresponding
mobile phone network is not available.
The Call Failed Call Failed message appears in the
multifunction display.
X To end a call: press the~button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
X Press the corresponding button for ending
a phone call on COMAND.
MB Info call button X
Press MB Info call button :for more than
two seconds.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center. The indicator
lamp in MB Info call button :flashes while
the connection is being made. The Features
207Stowage and features Z