MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG GT ROADSTER 2014 C197 Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2014, Model line: SLS AMG GT ROADSTER, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG GT ROADSTER 2014 C197Pages: 290, PDF Size: 3.34 MB
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Check Engine Oil Check Engine Oil
Level Level
(Add 1
(Add 1 Liter)
Liter) The oil level is too low.
X
Check the oil level (Y page 219).
X If necessary, add engine oil.
X Have the engine checked for leaks if you need to add engine oil
more often than usual.
! Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will
otherwise be damaged.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
www.mbusa.com (USA only). 00B2
Engine Oil Level Engine Oil Level
Too High Too High You have added too much engine oil. The engine or catalytic
converter may be damaged.
X
Siphon off excess engine oil until it is at the specified level.
Observe the legal requirements. 00B2
Engine Oil Level Engine Oil Level
Cannot Be Measured Cannot Be Measured The measuring system is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00B2
Engine Oil Engine Oil
Pressure Control Pressure Control
See Operator's See Operator's
Manual Manual The oil pressure sensor has reported a malfunction.
The oil pressure control is in emergency mode.
The engine lubrication is guaranteed.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00B2
Engine Oil Engine Oil
Pressure Stop Pressure Stop
Vehicle Turn Vehicle Turn
Engine Off Engine Off
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Check the engine oil level (Y page 219) and top up if necessary.
X If there are visible signs of oil loss from the vehicle, consult a
qualified specialist workshop. 00A8 There is only a small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. 00B6
Fuel Level Low Fuel Level Low The fuel level has fallen below the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. Display
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Gas Cap Loose Gas Cap Loose The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
X
Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed:
X Close the fuel filler cap.
If the fuel filler cap is correctly closed:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 009E
Replace Air Filter Replace Air Filter The air filter is dirty and must be replaced.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Driving systems
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Cruise Control
Inoperative Inoperative Cruise control is defective.
A warning tone also sounds.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Cruise Control Cruise Control
- - - mph - - - mph A condition for activating cruise control has not been fulfilled.
You have tried to store a speed below 20 mph (30 km/h), for
example.
X
Activate ESP ®
(Y page 56).
X If conditions permit, drive faster than 20 mph (30 km/h) and
store the speed.
X Check the activation conditions for cruise control
(Y page 138). 180
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Blind Spot Assist
Inoperative Inoperative Blind Spot Assist is defective.
The yellow
0063indicator lamps also light up in the exterior
mirrors.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist
Currently Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative if:
R
the sensors are dirty.
R its function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature
range.
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio
stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
The yellow 0063indicator lamps also light up in the exterior
mirrors.
Blind Spot Assist is operational again and the display message
disappears if:
R the dirt (e.g. slush) drops away while the vehicle is in motion.
R the system detects that the sensors are fully available again.
R the radar sensor system is back within the operating
temperature range.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Clean the sensors (Y page 228).
X Restart the engine. Display
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Tires
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Rectify
Tire Pressure Tire Pressure The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 254).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
X Restart the tire pressure monitor (Y page 257).Check Check
Tires
Tires The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
The wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 131).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Y page 233).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 254).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. 182
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Tire
Press.
Press. Warning
Warning
Caution Tire
Caution Tire
Malfunction Malfunction The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
G WARNING
If you drive with a flat tire, there is a risk of the following hazards:
R a flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
R you could lose control of the vehicle.
R continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 131).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Y page 233). Tire Tire
Press.
Press. Monitor
Monitor
Currently
Currently
Unavailable Unavailable Due to a source of radio interference, no signals can be received
from the wheel sensors. The tire pressure monitor is temporarily
malfunctioning.
X
Drive on.
The tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the
problem has been solved. Tire Press. Tire Press.
Sensor(s)Missing Sensor(s)Missing There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several
wheels. The pressure of the affected tire is not displayed in the
multifunction display.
X
Have the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop. Tire Pressure Tire Pressure
Monitor Monitor
Inoperative No Inoperative No
Wheel Sensors Wheel Sensors The wheels mounted do not have a suitable tire pressure sensor.
The tire pressure monitor is deactivated.
X
Mount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors.
The tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after driving
for a few minutes. Tire Pressure Tire Pressure
Monitor Monitor
Inoperative Inoperative The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display
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Vehicle
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X
Close the trunk lid. 005A The hood is open.
G WARNING
The open hood may block your view when the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Close the hood. 00B6(Coupe only)
0051(Roadster
only) At least one door is open.
X
Close the doors. 0059
Convertible Top Convertible Top
Operation Operation
Possible
Possible
to 31 mph
to 31 mph If you drive at speeds of more than 31 mph (50 km/h), you cannot
open or close the soft top.
X
Fully open or close the soft top (Y page 79).0059
Convertible Top Convertible Top
Opening/Closing Opening/Closing
Not Finished Not Finished The soft top is not fully opened or closed. The hydraulics are
depressurized.
X Fully open or close the soft top (Y page 79).0059
Open/Close Open/Close
Convertible Top Convertible Top
Completely Completely The roof is not locked. If you drive at speeds of more than
31 mph (50 km/h), you cannot open or close the soft top.
X
If you are driving at speeds of more than 31 mph (50 km/h),
reduce your speed.
X Push or pull the soft-top switch (Y page 79) until the soft top is
fully open or closed. 0059
Convertible Convertible
Top
Topin
in
Operation Please Operation Please
Wait Wait The on-board voltage is too low.
X Start the engine. 184
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0050
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The soft-top drive has been switched off automatically for safety
reasons.
You can open and close the soft top again after approximately ten
minutes.
X
Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Repeat the opening or closing procedure (Y page 79).0059
Depress Brake to Depress Brake to
Start Engine Start Engine You have attempted to close the soft top with the soft top switch
while the vehicle was stationary.
X
Depress the brake pedal.
X Press the soft-top switch until the soft top is completely closed. 00B2
Check Washer Fluid Check Washer Fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below the minimum.
X
Add washer fluid ( Ypage 221). SmartKey
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Change Key Battery Change Key Battery The SmartKey batteries are discharged.
X
Change the batteries ( Ypage 65). 0039
Key Not Detected Key Not Detected
(red display message) The SmartKey is not in the vehicle. A warning tone also sounds.
When you switch off the engine, you will be unable to restart it.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Locate the SmartKey. The key is not detected while driving because a powerful radio
transmitter is causing interference. A warning tone also sounds.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Insert the key into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired
position (Y page 119). Display
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Key Not Detected Key Not Detected
(white display
message) You are in the vehicle and the key currently cannot be detected
by the vehicle.
X
Change the location of the SmartKey in the vehicle.
If the SmartKey still cannot be detected:
X Insert the key into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired
position (Y page 119). 0039
Obtain a New Key Obtain a New Key The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0039
Key Does Not Key Does Not
Belong to Vehicle Belong to Vehicle You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.
X
Use the correct SmartKey. 0039
Close Doors to Close Doors to
Lock Vehicle Lock Vehicle At least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds.
X
Close all doors and lock the vehicle again. 0039
Remove 'Start' Remove 'Start'
Button and Insert Button and Insert
Key Key The KEYLESS-GO start function is temporarily malfunctioning or
is defective. A warning tone also sounds.
X
Insert the key into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired
position (Y page 119). 0039
Take Take
Your
YourKey
Keyfrom
from
Ignition
Ignition The SmartKey is in the ignition lock.
X
Remove the SmartKey. Transmission
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0050 0050Solutions Apply Brake
Apply Brake
to Shift from 'P' to Shift from 'P' You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to
position
D,Ror Nwithout depressing the brake pedal.
X Depress the brake pedal. Apply Brake Apply Brake
and Start Engine and Start Engine
to Disengage 'P' to Disengage 'P' When the engine is switched off, it is not possible to shift out of
park position
P.
X Depress the brake pedal and start the engine. Start Engine Start Engine
to Engage Gear to Engage Gear The gear cannot be engaged when the engine is switched off.
X
Depress the brake pedal and start the engine. 186
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Depress Brake
to Start Engine to Start Engine You cannot start the engine. The engine was switched off in
position
Dor R.
X Depress the brake pedal and start the engine. Door Open Door Open
Not in 'P' Not in 'P' The driver's door is open and the transmission is in position
R,N
or D.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Shift the transmission to Pwith the button in the center console.
X Press the electric parking brake handle. Service Required Service Required
Do Do
Not
Not Shift
Shift Gears
Gears
Visit Dealer
Visit Dealer You cannot change gear due to a malfunction.
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission position
Dis selected:
X Do not switch off the engine.
X Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the
transmission from position D.
If transmission position R,Nor Pis selected:
X Make sure that the electric parking brake is applied.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it
(Y page 269).
X Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
If no transmission position and no drive program is displayed:
X Make sure that the electric parking brake is applied.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it
(Y page 269).
X Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service. Only Shift to 'P' Only Shift to 'P'
when Vehicle is when Vehicle is
Stationary Stationary The vehicle is moving.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Shift the transmission to Pwith the button in the center console. Reversing Reversing
Not
NotPoss.
Poss.
Service Required
Service Required The sub geartrain with the even gears has failed. You can no longer
engage reverse gear. The smoothness of the gear change is
restricted. The transmission is in emergency mode.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display
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Parking Lock Parking Lock
Malfunct. Apply Malfunct. Apply
Parking Brake Parking Brake Transmission position
Pcannot be selected.
X Make sure that the electric parking brake is applied.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it
(Y page 269).
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Have the vehicle
transported on a recovery vehicle or towed with the rear axle
raised ( Ypage 242). 0080
Stop Engage P Stop Engage P The transmission is faulty. The vehicle loses drive and rolls to a
standstill.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Make sure that the electric parking brake is applied.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it
(Y page 269).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0080
Transmission Oil Transmission Oil
Cooling Cooling
Malfunction Malfunction The transmission coolant pump is faulty. The transmission may
overheat.
X
In the on-board computer, select the AMG AMGmenu and check the
transmission oil temperature.
X Avoid excessive loading, e.g. due to dynamic driving.
X If the transmission oil temperature is less than 248 ‡(120 †),
you can continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist
workshop. 0080
Trans. Oil Trans. Oil
Overheated Drive Overheated Drive
on with Care on with Care The transmission oil has overheated.
Manual drive program
Mand shift range restriction are no longer
available. Only drive program Cis still available. The engine output
is reduced according to the degree of overheating.
X Allow the transmission oil to cool by adopting a defensive driving
style. 188
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