center console MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG ROADSTER 2013 C197 Owner's Manual

Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................153
Display message ............................ 177
Notes/function .............................. 141
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 165
Notes ............................................. 280
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 170
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 55
BAS .................................................. 55
Brake fluid (notes) .........................280
Display message ............................ 161
Driving tips .................................... 131
High-performance brake system ....133
Important safety notes ..................131
Maintenance .................................. 132
Warning lamp ........................ 186, 189
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................19
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 219
Display ........................................... 225
Exhaust pipe .................................. 224
Exterior lights ................................ 224
Gear or selector lever ....................225
Matte finish ................................... 222
Notes ............................................. 219
Paint .............................................. 221
Plastic trim .................................... 225Power washer
................................ 221
Rear view camera .......................... 224
Seat belt ........................................ 226
Seat cover ..................................... 226
Sensors ......................................... 224
Soft top .......................................... 222
Steering wheel ............................... 225
Trim pieces .................................... 225
Washing by hand ........................... 220
Wheels ........................................... 221
Windows ........................................ 223
Wiper blades .................................. 223
Wooden trim .................................. 225
Car wash (care) ................................. 219
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 151
Center console Lower section .................................. 31
Upper section .................................. 30
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 155
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........62
Changing bulbs
Important safety notes ....................96
License plate lighting .......................97
Charge maintenance socket ............211
Children In the vehicle ................................... 51
Restraint systems ............................ 51
Child seat
Special seat belt retractor ...............53
Top Tether ....................................... 53
Cigarette lighter ................................ 199
Climate control Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 103
Controlling automatically ...............105
Cooling with air dehumidification ..104
Defrosting the windows .................107
Defrosting the windshield ..............106
Important safety notes ..................102
Indicator lamp ................................ 105
Maximum cooling .......................... 106
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 104
Overview of systems ......................102 Index
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Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification
............................ 105
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 107
Refrigerant ..................................... 280
Setting the air distribution .............105
Setting the airflow .........................106
Setting the air vents ......................108
Setting the temperature ................105
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 107
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Switching the MONO function on/
off .................................................. 106
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 107
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 26
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ............................94
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 148
Convenience closing feature ..............75
Convenience opening feature ............75
see Opening/closing the side
windows (all)
Coolant
Display message ............................ 173
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level .........................216
Important safety notes ..................280
Temperature (on-board computer) .157
Cooling
see Climate control
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ................................................. 96
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................135
Deactivating ................................... 136
Display message ............................ 176
Driving system ............................... 134
Function/notes ............................. 134
Important safety notes ..................134
LIM indicator lamp .........................135Setting a speed
.............................. 135
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .135
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 198
Important safety notes ..................198
Cup holders
see Cup holder
Curb weight
see Technical data
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...22
Customer Relations Department .......22 D
Dashboard see Cockpit
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 171
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 154
Switching on/off (switch) ................92
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 21
Delayed switch-off Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 155
Interior lighting .............................. 155
Diagnostics connection ......................21
Digital speedometer .........................149
Display (cleaning instructions) ........225
Display messages ASSYST PLUS service interval
displa y........................................... 217
Calling up (on-board computer) .....160
Driving systems ............................. 176
Engine ............................................ 172
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........160
Lights ............................................ .169
Safety systems .............................. 166
Service interval displa y.................. 217
SmartKey ....................................... 181
Tires ............................................... 177
Vehicle .......................................... .180 6
Index

Switching AIRSCARF on/of
f............ 85
Switching seat heating on/off .........84
Selector lever
Positions ........................................ 117
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......224
Service interval display Displaying service messages .........218
Hiding service messages ...............218
Notes ............................................. 218
Service messages ..........................217
Service menu (on-board computer) .153
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 280
Capacities ...................................... 277
Coolant (engine) ............................ 280
Engine oil ....................................... 279
Fuel ................................................ 277
Important safety notes ..................276
Notes ............................................. 276
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 280
Washer fluid .................................. .281
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........156
On-board computer .......................153
Setting the air distribution ...............105
Setting the airflow ............................106
SETUP (on-board computer) .............157
Shift ranges ....................................... 122
Side impact air bag .............................40
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 172
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 223
Convenience closing feature ............75
Convenience opening feature ..........75
Important safety information ...........73
Opening/closing .............................. 74
Opening/closing (all) .......................75
Problem (malfunction) .....................76
SmartKey ............................................. 67
Changing the battery .......................64
Changing the programming .............63
Checking the battery .......................64
Convenience closing feature ............75
Convenience opening
feature ............................................. 75
Display message ............................ 181Door central locking/unlocking
.......62
Loss ................................................. 65
Mechanical key ................................ 63
Opening/closing soft top .................78
Positions (ignition lock) .................113
Problem (malfunction) .....................65
Starting the engine ........................114
Unlocking/locking vehicle ...............67
SmartKey positions
KEYLESS-GO start function ............113
Snow chains ...................................... 250
Socket Glove box ...................................... .200
Sockets
Center console .............................. 200
Points to observe before use .........200
Soft top
Cleaning ......................................... 222
Display message ............................ 180
Important safety notes ....................76
Opening/closing (SmartKey) ...........78
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 77
Problem (malfunction) .....................80
Relocking ......................................... 78
wind screen ..................................... 78
Soft-top switch .................................... 77
Specialist workshop ............................ 22
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer .................154
Digital ............................................ 149
In the Instrument cluster .................27
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 153
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Warning lamp ................................. 190
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 169
Introduction ..................................... 36 Index
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Warning lamp ................................. 190
Warning lamp (function) ...................36
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 172
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Starting (engine) ................................ 114
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) .....................86
Button overview ............................... 29
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 147
Cleaning ......................................... 225
Important safety notes ....................86
Paddle shifters ............................... 121
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 89
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 157
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 197
Center console .............................. 197
Cup holders ................................... 198
Glove box ...................................... .196
Important safety information .........196
Parcel net ...................................... 197
Rear wall ........................................ 197
Stowage space
Center console (rear) .....................197
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 250
Sun visor ............................................ 198
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 155
Suspension tuning AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 136
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 107
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............58 T
Tachometer ........................................ 146
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 171
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27Technical data
................................... 282
Notes ............................................. 274
Tires/wheels ................................. 270
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 205
Display message ............................ 169
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 205
Emergency call .............................. 202
Important safety notes ..................201
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............206
MB info call button ........................204
Remote vehicle locking ..................205
Roadside Assistance button ..........203
Search & Send ............................... 205
Self-test ......................................... 201
System .......................................... 201
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 152
Menu (on-board computer) ............152
Number from the phone book ....... .152
Redialing ........................................ 153
Rejecting/ending a call .................152
Temperature
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 157
Engine oil ....................................... 146
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 157
Outside temperature ..................... .147
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........58
Immobilizer ...................................... 58
Theft-deterrent systems
Tow-away alarm ............................... 59
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................157
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 229
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....255
Checking manually ........................255
Display message .................... 177, 179
Maximum ....................................... 254
Notes ............................................. 252
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................231
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................231
Recommended ............................... 251
see Tire pressure 14
Index

Dashboard
........................................... 26
Instrument cluster ..............................27
Multifunction steering wheel .............29
Center console .................................... 30
Overhead control panel ......................32
Door control panel .............................. 33 25At a glance

Center console
Upper section
Function Page
0043
Controls COMAND; see the
separate operating
instructions
0044
Adjusts AIRSCARF, left
(Roadster only)
109
0087
Retracts/extends rear
spoiler (vehicles with AMG
adaptive sport suspension
system)
206
0085
Hazard warning lamps 94
0083
PARKTRONIC
139 Function Page
0084
Adjusts AIRSCARF, right
(Roadster only)
109
006B
Seat heating, right 84
006C
0073
PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp 42
006D
Operates dual-zone
automatic climate control 103
006E
Seat heating, left 8430
Center consoleAt a glance

Lower section
Function Page
0043
AMG E-SELECT selector
lever
117
0044
COMAND controller
0087
Stowage compartment 197
12 V socket 200
Ashtray 199
Cigarette lighter 199
0085
Stowage compartment with
cup holder 197
0083
Soft top switch (Roadster
only)
77
0084
Ignition lock (behind
stowage space) 113
006B
Calls up/stores AMG menu
(SETUP)
124 Function Page
006C
Adjusts AMG adaptive
sport suspension system
136
Retracts/extends rear
spoiler (vehicles without
AMG adaptive sport
suspension system)
206
006D
Activates/deactivates
ESP
® 56
Activates/deactivates
SPORT handling mode
56
006E
Start/Stop button 113
006F
Selecting the drive program 120
0070
Parking lock button
P 117Center console
31At a glance

Driver's air bag
0043deploys in front of the
steering wheel; front-passenger front air
bag 0044deploys in front of and above the glove
box. They are deployed:
R in the event of certain frontal impacts
R if the system determines that air bag
deployment can offer additional protection
to that provided by the seat belt
R depending on whether the seat belt is being
used
R independently of other air bags in the
vehicle
If the vehicle rolls over, the front air bags are
generally not deployed. If the system detects
high vehicle deceleration in a longitudinal
direction, the front air bags are deployed.
Your vehicle has adaptive, two-stage front air
bags. In the event of a collision, the air bag
control unit evaluates the vehicle
deceleration. When the first deployment
threshold is reached, the front air bag is filled
with enough propellant gas to reduce the risk
of injuries. The front air bag is fully deployed
if a second deployment threshold is exceeded
within a few milliseconds.
The deployment of the front-passenger front
air bag is also influenced by the weight
category of the front passenger, which is
determined by the Occupant Classification
System (OCS) (Y page 42).
The front air bags are not deployed in
situations where a low impact severity is
predicted. You will then be protected by the
fastened seat belt. The front-passenger front air bag will only be
deployed if:
R
the Occupant Classification System (OCS)
has detected that the front-passenger seat
is occupied
R the 00730074 indicator lamp on the center
console is not lit
R the air bag control unit predicts a high-
impact severity.
Driver's/front-passenger knee bag The driver and front-passenger knee bags
enhance the level of protection against:
R
knee injuries
R thigh injuries
R lower leg injuries Driver's knee bag
0043deploys underneath the
steering column. Front-passenger knee
bag 0044deploys underneath the glove box. If,
during a frontal collision, the system
determines that air bag deployment can offer
additional protection to that provided by the
seat belt, the knee bags are deployed along
with the front air bags. The knee bags operate
best in conjunction with correctly positioned
and fastened seat belts.
Side impact air bags G
WARNING
The pressure sensors for side impact air bag
control are located in the doors. Do not
modify any components of the doors or door 40
Occupant safetySafety

R
the hood
R Roadster: the glove box
R Roadster: a compartment in the center
console
R the vehicle with the mechanical key
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that triggered it, for
example.
i If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call
system 1
automatically initiates a call to the
Customer Assistance center. The mbrace
emergency call system initiates the call if:
R you have subscribed to the mbrace
service
R the mbrace service has been activated
properly
R the required mobile phone, power supply
and GPS are available. X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey.
The turn signal lamps flash three times and
an acoustic warning sounds three times to
indicate that the vehicle is locked. Flashing
indicator lamp 0043indicates that the alarm
system is armed.
i If the turn signal lamps do not flash three
times and the warning tone does not sound
three times, a door or the trunk lid may not
be properly closed. It may be necessary to close the affected
door or trunk lid.
X To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey.
The turn signal lamps flash once and a
warning tone sounds once, indicating that
the alarm system is disarmed.
i Unless you open a door or the trunk within
approximately 40 second safter unlocking:
R the vehicle will be locked again
R the alarm system will be rearmed
X To stop the alarm: press the Start/Stop
button in the center console. The SmartKey
must be inside the vehicle.
or
X Press the 0036or0037 button on the
SmartKey.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off. Tow-away alarm
An audible and visual alarm is triggered if your
vehicle's angle of inclination is altered while
the tow-away alarm is armed. This occurs if
the vehicle is jacked up on one side, for
example.
i If the alarm stays on for more than 30
seconds, the mbrace 2
system initiates a
call to the Customer Assistance Center
automatically. The emergency call system
initiates the call provided that:
R you have subscribed to the mbrace
service
R the mbrace service has been activated
properly
R the required mobile phone, power supply
and GPS are available.
1 The system is called Tele Aid in Canada.
2 TELEAID in Canada. Theft deterrent locking system
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X
Insert the mechanical key fully into trunk
lid lock 0043in the rear compartment of the
center console.
X Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far
as possible.
X Remove the mechanical key.
X Check 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:
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 63). X
Insert the mechanical key fully into trunk
lid lock 0043in the center console in the
vehicle interior.
X Turn 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. X
Briefly press emergency release
button 0043.
The trunk lid unlocks and opens slightly.
X Push 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 0043flashes for
30 minutes after the trunk lid is opened.
R emergency release button 0043flashes 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
G
WARNING
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 Side windows
73Opening and closing
Z