window MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG GT COUPE 2014 C197 User Guide

Useful information
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SmartKey ............................................. 62
Doors .................................................... 68
Trunk .................................................... 72
Side windows ...................................... 75
Soft top (Roadster) .............................78 61Opening and closing

X
Pull door handle 0044.
If the door is locked, locking knob 0043pops
up. The door is unlocked and can be
opened.
i When a door is opened, the side window
on that side opens slightly. When the door
is closed, the side window closes again.
! The side windows will not open/close if
the battery is discharged or if the side
windows have iced up. It will then not be
possible to close the door. Do not attempt
to force the door closed. You could
otherwise damage the door or the side
window. Centrally locking and unlocking the
vehicle from the inside
You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle
from the inside. This feature may be useful if,
for example, you wish to unlock the front-
passenger door from the inside or lock the
vehicle before you pull away.
Coupe: the central locking/unlocking button
does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap.
Roadster: the central locking/unlocking
button does not lock or unlock the fuel filler
flap or the stowage compartments, such as
the glove box. X
To lock: press button 0044.
If both doors are closed, the vehicle locks.
X To unlock: press button 0043. You can open a door from inside the vehicle
even if it has been locked. Only open the door
when the traffic situation permits.
If the vehicle has been locked with the central
locking button:
R
and the SmartKey is set to its factory
setting, the entire vehicle is unlocked if a
door is opened from the inside.
R and the SmartKey is set to an individual
setting, only the door that is opened from
inside the vehicle is unlocked. Automatic locking feature
Coupe You can only open a door from the inside if it
is unlocked.
The vehicle locks the doors automatically if
you drive faster than 9 mph (15 km/h).
The doors are automatically unlocked after a
journey if you switch off the engine.
Roadster
The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the vehicle's
wheels are moving at a speed in excess of
9 mph
(15 km/h). There is therefore a risk of
being locked out when the vehicle is being
pushed, towed or tested on a dynamometer. X
To deactivate: press and hold button 0043
for about five seconds until a tone sounds.
X To activate: press and hold button 0044for
about five seconds until a tone sounds. 70
DoorsOpening and closing

The trunk lid can be unlocked with the trunk
lid emergency release when the vehicle is
stationary or while driving.
Trunk lid emergency release light:
R emergency release button 0043flashes for
30 minutes after opening the trunk lid.
R emergency release button 0043flashes for
60 minutes after closing the trunk lid.
The trunk lid emergency release does not
unlock the trunk lid if the battery is
disconnected or discharged.
If the vehicle was locked centrally, opening
the trunk lid with the trunk lid emergency
release triggers the anti-theft alarm system. Side windows
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side
window and the door frame as the side
window moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side
window during the opening procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or pull the switch to close the side
window again. G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
in the closing area could become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or press the switch to open the side
window again. G
WARNING
If children operate the side windows they
could become trapped, particularly if they are
left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury. When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The side windows are equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If an object
blocks or restricts a side window during the
closing process, the side window opens again
automatically. G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R over the last 4 mm of the closing movement
R during resetting
R when closing the side window again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
someone becomes trapped, press the switch
to open the side window again.
Observe the important safety notes in the
"Children in the vehicle" section (Y page 51). Opening and closing the side
windows
0043
Left side window
0044 Right side window Side windows
75Opening and closing Z

The switches for both side windows are
located on the driver's door. There is also a
switch for the front-passenger side window
on the front-passenger door.
The switches on the driver's door take
precedence.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Y page 119).
X To open: press corresponding switch 0043
or 0044.
X To close: pull corresponding switch 0043
or 0044.
i If you press the switch beyond the point
of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again.
i You can continue to operate the side
windows after you switch off the engine.
This function is available for up to five
minutes or until the driver's or front-
passenger door is opened. Opening and closing all side windows
(Roadster)
Using the SmartKey G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side
window and the door frame as the side
window moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side
window during the opening procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or pull the switch to close the side
window again. G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
in the closing area could become trapped.
There is a risk of injury. Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or press the switch to open the side
window again.
If the soft top is closed, you can use the
SmartKey to simultaneously open or close all
of the side windows:
X Make sure that the soft top is closed
(Y page 79).
X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.
X To open all side windows: press
the 0036 button on the SmartKey until the
side windows are fully opened.
X To interrupt the opening procedure:
release the 0036button.
X To close all side windows: press the
0037 button on the SmartKey until the side
windows are fully closed.
X To interrupt the closing procedure:
release the 0037button. Convenience opening (Coupe)
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side
window and the door frame as the side
window moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side
window during the opening procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or pull the switch to close the side
window again.
You can ventilate the vehicle before you start
driving. To do so, open the side windows using
the SmartKey.
i The SmartKey must be close to the
driver's door handle. 76
Side windowsOpening and closing

X
Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.
X Unlock the vehicle by pressing the 0036
button.
X Press and hold the 0036button until the
side windows are in the desired position.
X To interrupt convenience opening:
release the 0036button. Convenience closing (Coupe)
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
in the closing area could become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or press the switch to open the side
window again.
When you lock the vehicle, you can
simultaneously close both side windows from
outside.
i The SmartKey must be close to the
driver's door handle.
X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.
X Lock the vehicle with the 0037button.
X Press and hold the 0037button until the
side windows are fully closed.
X Make sure that all the side windows are
closed. Side windows
77Opening and closing Z

Problems with the side windows
G
WARNING
If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window
closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the
body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury
or even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. To stop the closing process, release
the switch or push the switch again to reopen the side window. Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions A side window will not
close. Objects prevent it from closing.
X
Remove the objects.
X Close the side window. A side window will not
close. You cannot see the cause.
If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again
slightly:
X
Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding
switch again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased force.
If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens
again slightly:
X Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding
switch again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed without the anti-entrapment feature. Soft top (Roadster)
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you do not lock the closed soft top, it may
open during a journey. This could cause you
to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk
of an accident.
Only drive with the soft top fully open or
locked closed. G
WARNING
If you do not fully open/close the soft top, the
soft-top hydraulics depressurize after a short
time. This causes the soft top to lower unexpectedly and may cause you or others to
be trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Always open or close the soft top completely.
You can open or close the soft top:
R if the vehicle is stationary or
R if the speed does not exceed 30 mph
(50 km/h)
If there is a strong head wind, it may not be
possible to close the soft top fully. In order to
close the soft top fully, reduce speed or stop.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only open or close the
soft top when the vehicle is stationary. 78
Soft top (Roadster)Opening and closing

!
Never sit on the soft top when it is closed
or store heavy objects on it. You will
otherwise damage the soft top of the
vehicle.
! When opening and closing the soft top,
make sure that:
R there is sufficient clearance above it, as
the soft top swings upwards.
R there are no objects on the soft top or
the soft-top covers to the side.
R the fabric is not dirty, wet or frozen
R the outside temperature is above -10 †.
You could otherwise damage the soft top
as well as other parts of the vehicle.
i Make sure that the soft top is dry and
clean before closing it. Otherwise, water or
dirt could enter the vehicle interior or trunk. Opening and closing with the soft top
switch
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When opening or closing the soft top, there is
a risk that parts of the body could become
trapped by moving parts such as the roof
mechanism, the trunk lid, or the side
windows. There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing the roof, make sure
that no parts of the body are in the vicinity of
moving parts. Release the switch if somebody
becomes trapped. G
WARNING
If the vehicle speed exceeds 30 mph
(50 km/h), the soft top stops during the
opening or closing procedure. This impairs
your view to the rear. There is a risk of an
accident.
Reduce your speed to below 30 mph
(50 km/h) or stop the vehicle in accordance
with the traffic conditions. Press or pull the soft-top switch again in order to open or close
the soft top fully.
Opening and closing X
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Y page 119). X
To open: pull soft-top switch 0043until the
soft top is fully opened.
The Convertible Top in Operation Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display.
If, when opening, you drive at speeds above
30 mph (50 km/h), the opening procedure
is stopped and in the multifunction display
you see the Open/Close Convertible Open/Close Convertible
Top Completely
Top Completely message. Reduce your
speed again to below 30 mph (50 km/h)
and pull the soft-top switch again to open
the soft top fully.
X To close: press and hold soft-top
switch 0043until the soft top is fully closed.
The Convertible Top in Operation Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display.
If, when closing, you drive at speeds above
30 mph (50 km/h), the closing procedure
is stopped and in the multifunction display
you see the Open/Close Convertible Open/Close Convertible
Top Completely
Top Completely message. Reduce speed
back to under 30 mph (50 km/h) and push
the soft top switch again to fully close the
soft top. Soft top (Roadster)
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Opening and closing using the
SmartKey
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When opening or closing the soft top, there is
a risk that parts of the body could become
trapped by moving parts such as the roof
mechanism, the trunk lid, or the side
windows. There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing the roof, make sure
that no parts of the body are in the vicinity of
moving parts. Release the switch if somebody
becomes trapped.
Opening and closing i
The SmartKey must be close to the
driver's door handle.
X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.
X To open: press and hold the 0036button
on the SmartKey until the soft top is fully
opened.
The Convertible Top in Operation Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display.
X To close: press and hold the 0037button
on the SmartKey until the soft top is fully
closed.
The Convertible Top in Operation Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display. The soft top and the side windows
close. Relocking the soft top
G
WARNING
If you do not lock the closed soft top, it may
open during a journey. This could cause you
to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk
of an accident.
Only drive with the soft top fully open or
locked closed. The soft top is not locked if:
R
the Convertible Top in Operation
Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display.
R you hear a warning tone for up to ten
seconds when pulling away or while driving.
You can lock the soft top again if it is not
locked fully.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon
as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Y page 119).
X Press the soft-top switch. Installing/removing the wind screen
G
WARNING
If the wind screen is incorrectly installed, it
could detach itself during a journey and
endanger other road users. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
Install the wind screen as described. Do not
place any objects on top of the installed wind
screen.
! Install or remove the wind screen only
when the soft top is open. You could
otherwise damage the wind screen or the
vehicle interior.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use wind screens which have been
tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. This helps to prevent damage to
the vehicle.
The wind screen protects against wind when
driving with the soft top open. It is secured
between the roll bars.
The wind screen is in a bag on the tank
partition wall in the trunk.
X Open the trunk. 80
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0043
To adjust the upper back support
0044 To adjust the contour of the backrest in
the lumbar region
0087 To adjust the lateral structure and support
of the seat
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
i If, after a certain amount of time, the seat
no longer has the desired contour, repeat
the adjustment. Switching the seat heating on/off
Activating/deactivating G
WARNING
Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can
cause the seat cushion and backrest pads to
become very hot. The health of persons with
limited temperature sensitivity or a limited
ability to react to excessively high
temperatures may be affected or they may
even suffer burn-like injuries. There is a risk
of injury.
Therefore, do not switch the seat heating on
repeatedly.
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off. The system automatically switches down
from level
3to level 2after approximately five
minutes.
The system automatically switches down
from level 2to level 1after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X To switch on: press button0043repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button0043repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
Problems with the seat heating The seat heating has switched off
prematurely or cannot be switched on. The
vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low
because too many electrical consumers are
switched on.
X
Switch off electrical consumers that you do
not need, such as the rear window
defroster or interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the
seat heating will switch back on
automatically. Seats
87Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

store the setting with the memory function
(Y page 92).
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
triggered in an accident, the steering column
will move upwards when the driver's door is
opened. This occurs irrespective of the
position of the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and
rescue the occupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
only operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY
feature is activated in the on-board computer. Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X
Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare
switch 0043forwards or back. Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors G
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
R adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident. Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror and fasten your
seat belt before starting the engine.
G
WARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the
distance from road users traveling behind,
e.g. when changing lane. There is a risk of an
accident.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger
field of vision.
The exterior mirrors are heated automatically
if the rear window defroster is switched on
and the outside temperature is low. Mirror
heating lasts up to 10 minutes.
i You can also heat up the exterior mirrors
manually by switching on the rear window
defroster. X
Select key position 1or 2with the Start/
Stop button.
X Press button 0043for the left-hand exterior
mirror or button 0044for the right-hand
exterior mirror.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding
button lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time. You can adjust the selected 90
MirrorsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors