ground clearance MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG ROADSTER 2012 Owners Manual

! The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
Coupe: to open the trunk lid fully, a minimum
clearance of 5.5 ft (1.68 m) from the ground
is required.
Roadster: to open the trunk lid fully, a
minimum clearance of 5.7 ft (1.75 m) from
the ground is required.
The trunk lid can be:
R opened automatically from outside
R opened automatically from inside
R locked separately
R unlocked with the mechanical key
R opened with the emergency release button
Opening/closing the trunk
Opening and closing from outside the
vehicle
Opening
XPress the F button on the SmartKey.
The trunk lid opens slightly.XReach into the gap and pull up the trunk lid.
Closing
GWARNING
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the trunk
opening when closing the trunk lid. Be
especially careful when small children are
around.
XPush the trunk lid down until it engages.
Use handle : to pull down the trunk lid if
necessary.XIf necessary, lock the vehicle with the
& button on the SmartKey.
Opening from inside the vehicle
You can open the tailgate from the driver's
seat when the vehicle is stationary.
XPress trunk lid remote control button :.
The trunk lid opens slightly.
Locking the trunk separately
You can lock the trunk separately. If you then
unlock the vehicle centrally, the trunk
remains locked and cannot be opened.
XClose the trunk lid.XTake the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey ( Y page 65).74TrunkOpening/closing

SmartKey to position 2. Make sure that you
then leave the SmartKey in position 2. You
may otherwise damage the vehicle, the
transmission or the car wash.
Check the transmission position in the
instrument cluster.
! Use the E-SELECT lever to shift the
transmission to N before switching the
engine off. If you open the driver's or front-
passenger door, the transmission remains
in this position for up to 30 minutes if the
SmartKey is in the ignition, even if the
engine is switched off. If you do not shift
the transmission to N using the E-SELECT
lever beforehand, it shifts automatically to
parking position P and locks the wheels if
the driver's or front-passenger door is
opened and the engine is switched off. This
may damage the vehicle, the transmission
or the car wash.
Observe the information on maneuvering
( Y page 129).
! Before driving into an automatic car wash,
make sure that it is suitable for the
dimensions of the vehicle. In particular,
make sure that:
R there is enough ground clearance
between the vehicle underbody and the
guide rails of the automatic car wash.
R the clearance width of the automatic car
wash is sufficient, particularly the width
of the guide rails.
R you enter the automatic car wash
straight and in the center of the guide
rails in order to avoid damaging the tires
or wheel rims.
Fold in the exterior mirrors before the
vehicle is washed. The exterior mirrors
could otherwise be damaged.
! Make sure that:R
the side windows are fully closed.
R the ventilation/heating is switched off
(the OFF button has been pressed/the
airflow control is set to position 0).
R that the windshield wiper switch is in
position 0.
Otherwise, the vehicle might be damaged.
! In portal car washes, the windshield
wipers may be moved up the windshield by
the cleaning brushes when the ignition is
switched off.
Set the Start/Stop button to key position
2 to reset the windshield wipers to their
original position.
! Vehicles with a matte finish:
Do not use wash programs with a hot wax
treatment under any circumstances.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax and drying agents from the windshield
and the wiper blades. This will prevent smears
and reduce wiping noises caused by residue
on the windshield.
Power washersGWARNING
Using power washers with circular-jet nozzles
(dirt grinders) may cause damage to the
vehicle, in particular to the tires.
Using damaged tires results in an increased
risk of accident. A sudden loss of tire pressure
while you are driving may cause you to lose
control of your vehicle, cause an accident and
injure yourself and others.
! Maintain a minimum distance of
11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the
power washer nozzle. Information about
the correct distance is available from the
equipment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around
when cleaning your vehicle.
224CareMaintenance and care

The water in the engine cooling system must
meet minimum requirements, which are
usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If
you are unsure about the water quality,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Windshield/headlamp cleaning
system
GWARNING
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly
flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/
antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may
ignite and burn. You could be seriously
burned.
Use MB SummerFit windshield washer
concentrate at temperatures above freezing:
XMix 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts
water (1.34 fl oz[40 ml] to 1 gal[4.0 l]
water).
Use freely available premixed windshield
washer concentrate at temperatures below
freezing:
XMix 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts
windshield washer concentrate
(1.34 fl oz[40 ml] to 1 gal[4.0 l] windshield
washer concentrate).
Vehicle data, Coupe
The data stated here specifically refers to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
Vehicle dimensionsVehicle length182.7 in (4640 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors81.7 in (2075 mm)Vehicle height49.7 in (1262 mm)Vehicle dimensionsWheelbase105.5 in (2680 mm)Front track66.2 in (1682 mm)Rear track65.0 in (1651 mm)Ground clearance3.9 in (99 mm)Turning circle39.0 ft (11.9 m)Vehicle weightMaximum trunk
load137 lb (62 kg)
Vehicle data, Roadster
The data stated here specifically refers to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
Vehicle dimensionsVehicle length182.7 in (4640 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors81.7 in (2075 mm)Vehicle height49.6 in (1261 mm)Wheelbase105.5 in (2680 mm)Front track66.2 in (1682 mm)Rear track65.0 in (1651 mm)Ground clearance3.9 in (99 mm)Turning circle39.0 ft (11.9 m)Vehicle weightMaximum trunk
load137 lb (62 kg)284Vehicle data, RoadsterTechnical data