MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG GT COUPE 2014 C197 Owner's Manual

and dehumidified according to the
temperature selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a
malfunction.
Activating/deactivating X
To activate: press the005Abutton.
The indicator lamp in the 005Abutton lights
up.
X To deactivate: press the005Abutton.
The indicator lamp in the 005Abutton goes
out. The "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function has a delayed switch-off feature. Operating the climate control systems
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Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The indicator lamp in
the
005A button
flashes three times or
remains off. The
"Cooling with air
dehumidification"
function cannot be
switched on. Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a
malfunction.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Setting climate control to automatic
General notes In automatic mode, the set temperature is
controlled automatically. The system
automatically regulates the temperature of
the dispensed air, the airflow and the air
distribution.
The automatic mode functions optimally
when the "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function is activated. If necessary, cooling
with air dehumidification can be deactivated.
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.
Activating/switching X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Y page 119).
X Set the desired temperature. X
To activate: press the0058button.
The indicator lamp in the 0058button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.
X To switch to manual mode: press the
0058 button.
The indicator lamp in the 0058button goes
out. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are deactivated. Setting the temperature
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Y page 119).
X To increase/reduce: turn controls0043and
006C clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 107).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †). Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings 0061
Directs air through the defroster vents
009C Directs air through the center and side
air vents
009B Directs air through the footwell air
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009F
Directs air through the center, side and
footwell vents
008F Directs the airflow to the entire vehicle
interior
0087 Directs air through the defroster,
center and side air vents
0086 Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
Setting the air distribution X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button ( Ypage 119).
X Press the 008Fbutton repeatedly until the
desired symbol appears in the display.
The indicator lamp in the 0058button goes
out. Automatic control is deactivated and
the air distribution is controlled according
to the selected setting. Setting the airflow
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button ( Ypage 119).
X To increase/reduce: press the0097or
0095 button. Switching the mono function on/off
The MONO function is only available in
vehicles for Canada.
You can use the MONO function to adopt the
temperature and air distribution settings on
the driver's side for the front-passenger side.
X Press the 005Bbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 005Bbutton lights
up or goes out. Defrosting the windshield
i You should only select the "Windshield
defrosting" function until the windshield is
clear again. X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button ( Ypage 119).
X To activate: press the0064button.
The indicator lamp in the 0064button lights
up.
The system automatically switches to the
following functions:
R high airflow
R high temperature
R air distribution to the windshield and
front side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
X To deactivate: press the0064button.
The indicator lamp in the 0064button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored. Air-recirculation mode remains
deactivated.
or
X Press the 0058button.
The indicator lamp in the 0064button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Turn controls 0043or006C clockwise or
counter-clockwise ( Ypage 107).
or
X Press the 0097or0095 button. Switching maximum cooling on/off
The MAX COOL function is only available in
vehicles for the USA.
MAX COOL is only operational when the
engine is running.
When you activate MAX COOL, climate
control switches to the following functions:
R maximum cooling
R maximum airflow
R air-recirculation mode on Operating the climate control systems
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X
To activate: press the00C9button.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X To deactivate: press the00C9button
again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The previously selected settings come into
effect again.
i To deactivate MAX COOL press the 0078,
0058, or 0064button. Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside X
Activate the "Cooling with air
dehumidification" function 005A.
X Activate automatic mode 0058.
X If the windows continue to fog up, activate
the "Windshield defrosting" function 0064.
Windows fogged up on the outside X
Activate the windshield wipers.
X Press the 008Fbutton repeatedly until the
009B or009C symbol appears in the
display.
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again. Rear window defroster
General notes The rear window defroster has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the rear window is clear. Otherwise,
the rear window defroster switches off
automatically after several minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear
window defroster may switch off. Activating/deactivating X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button ( Ypage 119).
X Press the 006Cbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 006Cbutton lights
up or goes out. 112
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Problems with the rear window defroster
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The rear window
defroster has
deactivated
prematurely or cannot
be activated. The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical
consumers are switched on.
X
Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading
lamps, interior lighting or the seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window
defroster can be activated again. Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode
General notes You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the
vehicle will then be recirculated.
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the
windows can fog up more quickly, in
particular at low temperatures. Only use air-
recirculation mode briefly to prevent the
windows from fogging up.
Activating/deactivating X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Y page 119).
X To activate: press the0072button.
The indicator lamp in the 0072button lights
up.
i Air-recirculation mode is activated
automatically at high outside
temperatures. When air-recirculation mode
is activated automatically, the indicator
lamp in the 0072button is not lit.
Outside air is added after about 30
minutes.
X To deactivate: press the0072button.
The indicator lamp in the 0072button goes
out. i
Air-recirculation mode deactivates
automatically:
R after approximately five minutes at
outside temperatures below
approximately 41 ‡ (5 †)
R after approximately five minutes if
cooling with air dehumidification is
deactivated
R after approximately 30 minutes at
outside temperatures above
approximately 41 ‡(5 †) if the "Cooling
with air dehumidification" function is
activated Setting the air vents
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could result in burns or frostbite in
the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always
maintain a sufficient distance to the air
outlets. If necessary, redirect the airflow to
another area of the vehicle interior. Setting the air vents
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In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
R keep the air inlet on the right-hand side of
the hood free of blockages, such as ice,
snow or leaves.
R never cover the air vents or air intake grilles
in the vehicle interior.
i For virtually draft-free ventilation, adjust
the sliders of the air vents to the center
position. Setting the center air vents
0047
To open the center air vent
0048 To close the center air vent
0087 Center air vent, right
0085 Center air vent, left
X To open the center air vent: turn the
adjuster in center air vent 0087or0085 in the
direction of the arrow to position 0047.
X To close the center air vent: turn the
adjuster in center air vent 0087or0085 in the
direction of the arrow to position 0048. Setting the side air vents
0047
To open the side air vent
0048 To close the side air vent
0087 Side window defroster vent
0085 Side air vent
X To open the side air vent: turn the
adjuster in side air vent 0085in the direction
of the arrow to position 0047.
X To close the side air vent: turn the
adjuster in side air vent 0085in the direction
of the arrow to position 0048. Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents (Roadster)
G
WARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could result in burns or frostbite in
the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always
maintain a sufficient distance to the air
outlets. If necessary, redirect the airflow to
another area of the vehicle interior. G
WARNING
When AIRSCARF is switched on, very hot air
can flow from the vents in the head restraints.
This could result in burns in the immediate
vicinity of the air vents. There is a risk of injury.
Reduce the heater output before it becomes
too hot. 114
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You can adjust the blower output of
AIRSCARF vents 0043using the AIRSCARF
button (Y page 88). Setting the air vents
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Useful information
............................118
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 118
Driving ............................................... 118
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed
sports transmission .........................121
AMG button (SETUP) .........................128
Refueling ............................................ 129
Parking ............................................... 131
Driving tips ........................................ 134
Driving systems ................................ 138 117Driving and parking

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).Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle
Important safety notes
New brake pads/linings only reach their
optimum braking effect after several hundred
kilometers of driving. Until that time, you may
need to use increased brake pedal pressure
while braking. This also applies after the
brake discs or the brake pads/linings have
been replaced. The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
The more you look after the engine when it is
new, the more satisfied you will be with its
performance in the future.
R You should therefore drive at varying
vehicle and engine speeds for the first
1,000 miles (1,500 km).
R Do not drive faster than 85 mph
(140 km/h) for the first 1,000 miles
(1,500 km).
R Only allow the engine to reach a maximum
engine speed of 4,500 rpm briefly.
R Avoid heavy loads, e.g. driving at full
throttle, during this period. Do not exceed
00C3 of the maximum permitted engine speed
for each gear.
R Select the manual drive program Min good
time. R
Do not carry out a RACE START.
R Do not manually shift to a lower gear to
brake the vehicle.
R If possible, do not depress the accelerator
pedal past the point of resistance
(kickdown).
R Only select the shift range limits 3,2or 1
when driving slowly, e.g. in mountainous
terrain.
After 1,000 miles (1,500 km), you can
increase the engine speed gradually and bring
the vehicle to full speed.
i You should also observe these breaking-
in notes if your vehicle's engine or
transmission has been replaced.
i Always observe the respective speed
limits. Driving
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another. G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. 118
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