center console MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG ROADSTER 2012 User Guide
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XInsert the mechanical key fully into trunk
lid lock : in the rear compartment of the
center console.XTurn the mechanical key clockwise as far
as possible.XRemove the mechanical key.XCheck that the trunk remains locked when
you press on the trunk lid remote control
button.
Unlocking the trunk (mechanical key)
If the trunk can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey:
XTake the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey ( Y page 65).XInsert the mechanical key fully into trunk
lid lock : in the center console in the
vehicle interior.XTurn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
as far as possible.
The trunk lid opens slightly.Trunk emergency release
You can open the trunk lid from inside the
vehicle with the emergency release button.XBriefly press emergency release
button :.
The trunk lid unlocks and opens slightly.XPush the trunk lid upwards to open it
completely.
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 : flashes for
30 minutes after the trunk lid is opened.
R emergency release button : flashes for
60 minutes after the trunk lid is closed.
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
GWARNING
When opening and closing the side windows,
make sure that nobody can be injured by the
opening or closing procedure.
The side windows are equipped with
automatic operation and anti-entrapment
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when the engine is idling normally and when
your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
! Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature. The
operating temperature has been reached
when the engine oil temperature display in
the on-board computer's AMG menu no
longer flashes.
Only shift into reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. You could otherwise damage the
drive train.
! During a cold start, if the engine oil
temperature is low (below 0 †), maximum
engine speed will be limited to protect the
engine. To protect the engine and maintain
smooth engine operation, avoid driving at
full throttle when the engine is cold.
! During a cold start, if the engine oil
temperature is low (below 32 ‡) (0 †),
maximum engine speed will be limited to
protect the engine. To protect the engine
and maintain smooth engine operation,
avoid driving at full throttle when the
engine is cold.
SmartKey positions
KEYLESS-GO start function
You can switch the engine on and off with the
Start/Stop button. For this, the SmartKey
must be inside the vehicle. The Start/Stop
button is located in the center console and is
illuminated when the vehicle is unlocked.
Pressing the Start/Stop button several times
in succession corresponds to the different
key positions in the ignition lock. This is only
the case if you are not depressing the brake
pedal.
If you depress the brake pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts
immediately.
If there is a SmartKey in the ignition lock, this
takes precedence over the KEYLESS-GO start
function.XPosition 0: if Start/Stop button : has not
yet been pressed, this corresponds to the
SmartKey being removed from the ignition.XPosition 1: press Start/Stop button :.
You can now activate the windshield
wipers, for example.
If you press Start/Stop button : twice when
in this position and the driver's door is open,
the power supply is deactivated again.
XPosition 2 (ignition): press Start/Stop
button : twice.
If you press Start/Stop button : once when
in this position and the driver's door is open,
the power supply is deactivated again.
SmartKey
You can also start the vehicle with the
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
The ignition lock is located in the rear
stowage space of the center console.
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The transmission could be damaged.
i The E-SELECT lever always returns to its
original position.
The current transmission position P, R , N
or D appears in the transmission position
display in the multifunction display.
If you wish to select a transmission position
or to disengage park position P, the engine
must be running.
Engaging park position PXWhen the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.XPress the P button in the center console.
i
If you depress the brake pedal and push
the E-SELECT lever forwards or back to the
first point of resistance, park position P is
disengaged. The transmission shifts to
neutral N.
To shift directly from P to R:
XDepress the brake pedal and push the
E-SELECT lever forwards past the first
point of resistance.
To shift directly from P to D:
XDepress the brake pedal and push the
E-SELECT lever back past the first
point of resistance.
Engaging park position P automatically
Park position is engaged automatically in the
following circumstances:
R if you switch off the engine using the Start/
Stop button and open the driver's or front-
passenger door.
R if you remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock.
R if you open the door while traveling at low
speed in transmission position D or R.
Shifting to neutral NXWhen the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.XPush the E-SELECT lever forwards or back
to the first point of resistance.
i If you use the E-SELECT lever to shift the
transmission to N before switching off the
engine, the transmission remains in N for
approximately 30 minutes. If you open the
driver's or front-passenger door during this
period, the transmission automatically
shifts to P.
If the SmartKey is in the ignition lock and
you use the E-SELECT lever to shift the
transmission to N before switching off the
engine, the transmission remains in N. This
still applies if you open the driver's or front-
passenger door. Further information is
available in the "Car wash" section
( Y page 223).
Engaging reverse gear R
XWhen the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.XPush the E-SELECT lever forward past the
first point of resistance.
Shifting to transmission position D
XWhen the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.XPush the E-SELECT lever back past the first
point of resistance.120AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmissionDriving and parking
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Problems with fuel and the fuel tankProblemPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsFuel is leaking from the
vehicle.GRisk of explosion or fire
The fuel line or the fuel tank is defective.
XSet the Start/Stop button to key position 0 immediately.XDo not restart the engine under any circumstances.XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.The fuel filler flap
cannot be opened.The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
or
The SmartKey battery is discharged.XUnlock the vehicle ( Y page 69).
or
XUnlock the vehicle using the mechanical key ( Y page 71).The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is
jammed.XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.Parking
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Do not park this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials can come into contact
with the hot exhaust system. Combustible
materials, such as grass, hay or leaves could
be ignited by the hot exhaust system and
cause a vehicle fire. Do not park the vehicle
on dry grassland or harvested grain fields.
Unintended vehicle movement can cause
serious personal injury or damage to the
vehicle or the vehicle drivetrain. To reduce
such risks, always do the following before
turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle:
R keep your right foot on the brake pedal.
R engage the electric parking brake.
R shift the transmission into park position P.
R slowly release the brake pedal.
R when parked on an incline, always turn the
front wheels towards the road curb.
R turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 0 and remove the SmartKey from
the ignition lock, or press the Start/Stop
button.
R take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle when leaving.
! Do not open the driver's door while the
vehicle is in motion. At low speeds in
transmission position D or R, park position
P is otherwise engaged automatically. This
can damage the transmission.
If you wish to maneuver the vehicle with the
door open, proceed as follows:XBring the vehicle to a standstill.XUse the E-SELECT lever to shift the
transmission to position N or press the P
button on the center console.XOpen the driver's door.
You can maneuver the vehicle with the
driver's door open.Parking129Driving and parkingZ
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Switching off the engine
Important safety notesGWARNING
If the engine is not running, there is no power
assistance for the steering and brakes.
Steering and braking then requires
significantly greater effort.
As a result, you could cause an accident and
injure yourself and others.
Therefore, do not switch off the engine while
you are driving.
! Do not open the driver's door while the
vehicle is in motion. At low speeds in
transmission position D or R, park position
P is otherwise engaged automatically. This
can damage the transmission.
i Observe the display messages in the
instrument cluster.
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-gear sport
transmission
XUse the button on the center console to
shift the transmission to P.
Using the Start/Stop button
XPress the Start/Stop button (Y page 115).
The engine stops and all the indicator
lamps in the instrument cluster go out.XApply the electric parking brake.
i If you switch the engine off with the
transmission in position R or D, the
transmission automatically shifts to N.
If you move the E-SELECT lever to N before
switching off the engine, the transmission
remains in N for approximately 30 minutes.
If you open the driver's or front-passenger
door during this period, the transmission
automatically shifts to P.
i The engine can be turned off while the
vehicle is in motion by pressing and holding
the Start/Stop button for three seconds.
Using the SmartKey
! Do not remove the SmartKey while the
vehicle is in motion. At low speeds, park
position P will otherwise be engaged
automatically.
Do not open the driver's door while the
vehicle is in motion. At low speeds,
transmission position P is engaged
automatically.
This can damage the transmission.XTurn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock and remove it.
The parking lock is activated.XApply the electric parking brake.
i If you use the E-SELECT lever to shift the
transmission to N before switching off the
engine, the transmission remains in N for
approximately 30 minutes. If you open the
driver's or front-passenger door during this
period, the transmission automatically
shifts to P.
If the SmartKey is in the ignition lock and
you use the E-SELECT lever to shift the
transmission to N before switching off the
engine, the transmission remains in N. This
still applies if you open the driver's or front-
passenger door. Further information is
available in the "Car wash" section
( Y page 223).
Electric parking brake
General information
GWARNING
When you leave the vehicle, you should
always remove the SmartKey from the ignition
and take it with you, remembering to lock the
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle and do not give them access to the
unlocked vehicle. The children could release
the parking brake and/or shift the
transmission out of park position P. In both
cases this could cause an accident and/or
serious injury.
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XPress the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the AMG menu.XPress the 9 button repeatedly until
SETUP is displayed.
or
XPress the AMG button on the center
console.:Drive program (C/S/S+/M);ESP®
mode ( ON/Sport Handling Mode /
OFF )=AMG adaptive sport suspension system
setting ( COMFORT /SPORT /SPORT + )
RACETIMER
Displaying and starting RACETIMER
GWARNING
The RACETIMER feature is only for use on
roads and in conditions where high speed
driving is permitted. Racing on public roads is
prohibited under all circumstances. The driver
is and must always remain responsible for
following posted speed limits.
You can use the RACETIMER to store lap
times.
XPress the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the AMG menu.XPress the 9 button repeatedly until the
RACETIMER is shown.
i If the RACETIMER is selected, the =
and ; buttons are inoperative.
:Digital speedometer;RACETIMER=Lap
You can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or if key position 2 is
selected with the Start/Stop button.
XTo start: start the RACETIMER with a.
Displaying the intermediate time
XPress the = or ; button to select
Interm. Time .XPress the a button to confirm.
The intermediate time is displayed for five
seconds.
Starting a new lap
It is possible to store a maximum of sixteen
laps.
XPress a to confirm New Lap.:RACETIMER;Fastest lap time (best lap)=LapDisplays and operation161On-board computer and displaysZ
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions! The indicator lamp (red) flashes, the warning lamp (yellow)
lights up and a warning tone sounds.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning and the braking effect
is restricted.
While the vehicle is in motion:XRelease the electric parking brake handle.
While the vehicle is stationary:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.XRelease the electric parking brake.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
XShift the transmission to P using the button on the center
console.XPrevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.! The indicator lamp (red) flashes and a warning tone sounds.
You are making an emergency stop using the electric parking
brake.XAfter the emergency stop: release the electric parking brake
lever.F (USA only)
! (Canada only)
Parking Brake See
Oper. Manual! The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. Additionally the
indicator lamp (red) lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:XPull the electric parking brake handle.
or
XPull away carefully.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
To apply:
XSwitch off the ignition.XPull the electric parking brake lever for at least ten seconds,
until the display message disappears.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
XShift the transmission to P using the button on the center
console.XPrevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.166Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions! The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition, the indicator
lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the electric parking
brake has been engaged or released. It then goes out or remains
lit.
The electric parking brake has overheated.XAllow the vehicle to cool down. Do not engage or release the
electric parking brake during this time.XPrevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.XWhen the vehicle has cooled down: switch the ignition off and
on again, then engage or release the electric parking brake.F (USA only)
! (Canada only)
Parking Brake
Inoperative! The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition, the indicator
lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the electric parking
brake has been engaged or released. It then goes out or remains
lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.XSwitch the ignition off and on, and then engage the electric
parking brake.
If it is not possible to engage the electric parking brake:
XShift the transmission to P using the button on the center
console.XPrevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.F (USA only)
! (Canada only)
Turn On the
Ignition to
Release the
Parking Brake! The indicator lamp (red) flashes.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the
ignition was switched off.XSwitch on the ignition.168Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions+
Insert KeyThe KEYLESS-GO start function is temporarily malfunctioning or
is defective. A warning tone also sounds.XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn it to the
desired position ( Y page 115).+
Take Your Key From
IgnitionThe SmartKey is in the ignition lock.XRemove the SmartKey.
Transmission
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsApply Brake to
Shift from
'P'You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to
position D, R or N without depressing the brake pedal.XDepress the brake pedal.Apply Brake
and Start Engine
to Disengage 'P'When the engine is switched off, it is not possible to shift out of
park position P.XDepress the brake pedal and start the engine.Start Engine
to Engage GearThe gear cannot be engaged when the engine is switched off.XDepress the brake pedal and start the engine.Depress Brake
to Start EngineYou cannot start the engine. The engine was switched off in
position D or R.XDepress the brake pedal and start the engine.Door Open Vehicle
Not in 'P'The driver's door is open and the transmission is in position R, N
or D.
A warning tone also sounds.XShift the transmission to P using the button on the center
console.XPress the electric parking brake handle.186Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsService Required
Do Not Shift Gears
Visit DealerYou cannot change gear due to a malfunction.
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission position D is selected:XDo not switch off the engine.XDrive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the
transmission from position D.
If transmission position R, N or P is selected:
XMake sure that the electric parking brake is applied.XPrevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it
( Y page 236).XNotify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
If no transmission position and no drive program is displayed:
XMake sure that the electric parking brake is applied.XPrevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it
( Y page 236).XNotify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.Only select Park
(P)
when vehicle is
stationaryThe vehicle is moving.XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.XShift the transmission to P using the button on the center
console.backing up not
poss.
Consult workshopThe 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.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.j
Parking lock
malfunct. Apply
parking brakeTransmission position P cannot be selected.XMake sure that the electric parking brake is applied.XPrevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it
( Y page 236).XVisit a qualified specialist workshop. Have the vehicle
transported on a recovery vehicle or towed with the rear axle
raised ( Y page 244).Displays and operation187On-board computer and displaysZ