headlamp MERCEDES-BENZ SLS COUPE 2010 User Guide

driving lights
12
or the dipped-beam head-
lamps (in addition to the side lamps) are
switched on or off automatically.
When the dipped-beam headlamps are
switched on, the 000Bindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Rear foglamps i
If you switch off the engine (KEYLESS-GO
function or key in position 1in the ignition
lock) and then restart the engine, the pre-
vious settings for the rear foglamp take
effec tagain.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 000Bor000D 13
.
X To switch on: press the000Dbutton.
The yellow 000Dindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off: press the000Dbutton.
The yellow 000Dindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Main-beam headlamps X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button or start the engine.
X To switch on: turn the light switch to
000B.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow
000A(Y page 215).
The 0009 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
X To deactivate: move the combination
switch back to its normal position.
The 0009 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. Turn signals X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly in the direction of arrow 000B
or 000D(Y page 215).
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: push the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow 000Bor000D(Y page 215).
The corresponding turn signal indicator
lamp (000B or0007) flashes in the instru-
ment cluster.
Hazard warning lamps The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
R
an airbag is deployed.
R the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of more than 70 km/ha nd comes to
a standstill.
The hazard warning lamps still operate if the
ignition is switched off.
X To switc hon:press button 0001.
All turn signals flash.
X To switch off: press button0001.
X To switch off the hazard warning lamps
using the combination switch: with the
hazard warning lamps and the ignition
switched on (key position 2), press the
12 Only if daytime driving lights have been activated in the on-board computer.
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combination switch beyond the pressure
point in the direction of arrow 000Bor
000D(Y page 215).
The indicator lamp on the corresponding
side of the vehicle flashes.
The hazard warning lamps switch off auto-
matically afte rfull brak eapplication if the
vehicle reaches a speed of over 10 km/h
again. Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is oper-
ated 10 times while the lights are on and the
engine is running. The headlamps are cleaned
again every tenth time the windscreen is
wiped with washer fluid. When you switch off
the ignition, the automatic headlamp cleaning
system is reset and counting is resumed from
0. Interior lighting
0001
0015 To switch the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
0002 0002 To switch the right-han dreading
lamp on/off
0015 0007 To switch the interior lighting on/
off
0014 0002 To switch the left-hand reading
lamp on/off Automatic interior lighting control X
To switch on/off: press the0015button.
The 0015 button pops up or goes down.
The interior lighting switches on automati-
cally in darkness when you unlock the vehicle
or open a door.
The interior lighting switches off after a delay.
You can set the delayed switch-off using the
on-board computer. If the door is left open,
the interior lighting goes out after approx-
imately five minutes.
Emergency accident lighting If the interior lighting is set to automatic, the
interior lighting is activated automatically if
the vehicle is involved in an accident.
X
To switch off: press the hazard warning
lamp button (Y page 216).
or
X Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the
key. Windscreen wipers
Combination switch
0003
0010 Windscreen wipers off
0004 000A Intermittent wipe, low 14
0005 000C Intermittent wipe, high 15
0006 0014 Continuous wipe, slow
14 Rain sensor set to low sensitivity.
15 Rain sensor set to high sensitivity. Windscreen wipers
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Settings menu
In the
Settings menu you can:
R change the instrument cluster settings
(Y page 238)
R change the light settings (Y page 238)
R change the vehicle settings (Y page 240)
R change the convenience settings
(Y page 240)
R restore the factory settings (Y page 240)
Instrument cluster selecting the units for speed and distance
The Display unit Speed-/odometer func-
tion allows you to choose whether certain
displays appear in km/h or mph in the multi-
function display.
The selected units apply to:
R the total distance recorder and the trip
meter
R the trip computer
R the digital speedometer in the Tripmenu
R the digital speedometer in the AMGmenu
R the navigation instructions in the Navi
menu
R cruise control
R SPEEDTRONIC
X Press the 0008or000E button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
X Press the 000Cor000F button to select the
Inst. cluster submenu.
X Press the 000Abutton to confirm. X
Press the 000Cor000F button to select the
Display unit Speed-/odometer func-
tion.
You will see the selected setting: kmor
miles.
X Press the 000Abutton to save the setting.
Permanent display for outside tempera-
ture or additional speedometer
The Permanent display: outside tem‐
perature/Dig. speedom allows you to
choose whether the multifunction display
shows the outside temperature or the speed
at the bottom right. The unit used in the addi-
tional speedometer depends on the display
unit set (Y page 238).
X Press the 0008or000E button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
X Press the 000Cor000F button to select the
Inst. cluster submenu.
X Press the 000Abutton to confirm.
X Press 000Cor000F to select the Perma‐
nent display function.
You will see the selected setting Dig.
speedom [km/h]: orDig. speedom
[mph]:or outside temperature.
X Press the 000Abutton to save the setting.
Lights switching the daytime driving lights on/
off
If you have activated the
Daytime driving
lights function and the light switch is in the
000D position, the daytime driving lights are
automatically switched on during daylight
hours when the engine is running. The dipped-
beam headlamps switch on automatically in
the dark.
X Press the 0008or000E button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
X Press the 000Cor000F button to select the
Light submenu.
X Press the 000Abutton to confirm. 238
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X
Press the 000Cor000F button to select the
Daytime driving lamps function.
You will see the selected setting: onor
off.
X Press the 000Abutton to save the setting.
Setting brightness for display and
switches
You can use the Brightness display/
switches function to set the brightness of
the multifunction display and the switches in
the vehicle.
X Press the 0008or000E button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
X Press the 000Cor000F button to select the
Light submenu.
X Press the 000Abutton to confirm.
X Press the 000Cor000F button to select the
Brightness Display/switches func-
tion.
You see the selected setting Levelwith a
value of between 0 and 100.
X Press the 000Abutton to save the setting.
X Press 000Cor000F to increase or decrease
the brightness.
Activating or deactivating the surround
lighting and exterior lighting delayed
switch-off
The Surround lighting function allows you
to set whether the exterior lighting should
come on when it is dark:
R for 40 seconds after unlocking the vehicle
with the key
The exterior lighting switches off when you
open the driver’s door.
R for 15 seconds after switching off the
engine and closing the doors
If the engine is switched off and then none
of the doors are opened, or if an open door
is not closed, the exterior lighting goes out
after 60 seconds.
If you activate the Surround lighting func-
tion, the following light up: R
the side lamps
R the dipped-beam headlamps
R the licence plate lighting
X Press the 0008or000E button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
X Press the 000Cor000F button to select the
LIGHT submenu.
X Press the 000Abutton to confirm.
X Press the 000Cor000F button to select the
Surround lighting: function.
You will see the selected setting: onor
off.
X Press the 000Abutton to save the setting.
Deactivating the delayed switch-off tempora-
rily:
X Select key position 0with the Start/Stop
button before leaving the vehicle.
X Select key position 2and then key position
0 again with the Start/Stop button
The delayed switch-off is deactivated.
Delayed switch-off is reactivated the next
time you start the engine.
Activating/deactivating the interior light-
ing delayed switch-off
If you select key position 0with the Start/
Stop button when the Light. delayfunc-
tion is activated, the interior lighting lights up
for approximately 20 seconds if it is dark.
X Press the 0008or000E button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
X Press the 000Cor000F button to select the
LIGHT submenu.
X Press the 000Abutton to confirm.
X Press the 000Cor000F button to select the
Interior lighting delay sw. off:
function.
You will see the selected setting: onor
off.
X Press the 000Abutton to save the setting. On-board computer
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must display less than 70
†.Otherwise, you
could be scalded if hot coolant escapes.
The coolant expansio ntank is located in the
engine compartment on the right when
viewed in the direction of travel. X
Slowly tur ncap 0001 half a turn anti-clock-
wise and allow excess pressure to escape.
X Turn cap 0001further anti-clockwise and
remove it.
There is sufficient coolan tincoolant expan-
sion tank 0002if the coolant is level with the
mark in the filler neck when cold or approx-
imately 1.5 cm higher when hot.
X Top up the coolant if necessary.
X Replace cap 0001and screw it tight.
For further information on coolant, see
(Y page 351). Windscreen washer system/head-
lamp cleaning system
The washer fluid reservoir for the windscreen
washer system and headlamp cleaning sys-
tem is located in the engine compartment on
the right-hand side when viewed in the direc-
tion of travel. i
Add windscreen washer concentrate to
the washer fluid all year round. G
Risk of fire
Windscreen washer fluid is highly flammable.
Fire, naked flames and smoking are prohibi-
ted when handling washer fluid concentrate.
! Only use washer fluid concentrate which
is suitable for plastic lamp lenses. Unsuit-
able washer fluid concentrate could dam-
age the plastic lamp lenses of the head-
lamps.
X Mix the windscreen washer fluid in a con-
tainer beforehand.
X At temperatures above freezing: Fill the
washer fluid reservoir with amix of water
and windscreen washer concentrate (e.g.
MB SummerFit).
X At temperatures below freezing: Fill the
washer fluid reservoir with amix of water,
antifreeze additive and windscreen washer
concentrate (e.g. MB WinterFit). Adapt the
mixing ratio to the outside temperatures.
X To open: pull cap0001upwards by the tab.
X Top up with the premixed washer fluid.
X To close: press cap 0001onto the filler neck
until it engages. Tyres and wheels
Please bear the following in mind
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Ben zrec-
ommends that you only use tyres and 270
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waves. This may cause the maximum per-
missible water depth to be exceeded.
Failure to observe these notes may result
in damage to the engine, electrical systems
and transmission.
Driving abroad
Please bear the following in mind
An extensive Mercedes–Benz Service net-
work is also available in other countries. The
Service Hotline's curren ttelephone numbers
for use when you are abroad are to be found
in the "Service24h" chapter of the Service
Booklet.
Only low-octane fuel is available in certain
countries.
You can find further information about fuel
grades on (Y page 266). Symmetrical dipped-beam head-
lamps
G
Risk of injury
Xenon bulbs are under high voltage. You could
get an electric shock and be seriously or even
fatally injured if you touch the electric con-
tacts on xenon bulbs. Therefore, do not
remove the cover on xenon bulbs.
Do not change xenon headlamps yourself, but
have them replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop which has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety or
on safety-related systems must be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Switching to symmetrical dipped beam
when driving abroad: If your journey takes
you to countries where vehicles are driven on
the opposite side of the road to the country
in which the vehicle is registered, your head-
lamps must be switched to symmetrical
dipped beam. This prevents oncoming traffic
from being dazzled.
Before entering such countries, have the
headlamps switched over at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre, as close as possible to the
border. When using symmetrical lights, the
edge of the carriageway is not illuminated as
widely and as far ahead as normal.
Switching back to asymmetrical dipped
beam after your return: After returning from
such countries, have the headlamps switched
over at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-BenzS ervice Centre, as close as
possible to the border. Service
ASSYST PLUS service interval display
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
informs you of the nexts ervice due date.
The service due date is shown in the multi-
function display, for example:
Next service A in .. days
Next service A in ... km
Service A due
The letter indicates which service is due. A
stands for a minor service and Bfor a major
service. A number or another letter may be
displayed after the letter. This figure indicates
any necessary additional maintenance work
to be performed. If you report this displayed
information to a qualified specialist work- Service
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Cleaning paintwork
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected
by corrosio nand damage caused by inade-
quate care canno talways be completely
repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified spe-
cialist workshop immediately, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
X Remove the following types of dirt immedi-
ately, whilst avoiding rubbin gtoo hard.
Soak:
R insect remains with insect remover
R bird droppings with water
and rinse off the treated surface after-
wards.
Remove:
R tree resin, oils, fuels and greases by rub-
bing gently with a cloth soaked in petro-
leum ether or lighter fluid
R tar stain with tar remover
R wax with silicone remover
! Do not affix:
R stickers
R films
R magnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. Otherwise, you could
damage the paintwork.
Cleaning the windows X
Clean the inside and outside of the win-
dows with a damp cloth and a cleaning
product approved and recommended by
Mercedes-Benz.
! Clean the water drainage channels of the
windscreen and the rear window at regular
intervals. Under certain circumstances,
deposits such as leaves, petals and pollen
may prevent water from draining away
leading to corrosion damage. Cleaning wiper blades G
Risk of injury
Before cleaning the windscreen or wiper
blades, turn the key to position 0in the igni-
tion lock or press the Start/Stop button
repeatedly until all indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster have gone out. The wind-
screen wipers could otherwise move and
injure you.
! Only fold the windscreen wipers away
from the windscreen when vertical. Other-
wise, you will damage the bonnet.
! Do not clean the wiper blades too often
and do not rub them too hard, as this will
result in damage to the graphite coating.
This could cause wiper noise.
X Switch off the engine.
X Take your foot off the brake pedal.
X Set the windscreen wipers to posi-
tion 0014 on the combination switch.
X Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly
until the windscreen wipers start.
X When the wiper arms have reached a ver-
tical position: press the Start/Stop button.
X Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
screen until it engages.
X Set the wiper blade at right angles to the
wiper arm.
X Clean the wiper blades carefully using a
damp cloth.
X Fold the windscreen wipers back again
before switching on the ignition.
Cleaning the headlamps X
Clean the plastic lenses of the headlamps
and rear lighting with a damp sponge and
windscreen washer fluid or cleaning cloths.
! Only use windscreen washer fluid or
cleaning cloths which are suitable for plas-
tic lamp lenses. Unsuitable windscreen
washer fluid or cleaning cloths could Care
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scratch or damage the plastic lamp lenses
of the headlamps and rear lighting.
Cleaning the sensors X
CleanP ARKTRONIC sensors 0001with water,
car shampoo and a sof tcloth.
! If you clean the sensors using a high-pres-
sure cleaner or steam cleaner, observe the
manufacturer' sinformation on maintaining
the correct distance between the vehicle
and the high-pressure cleaner.
Cleaning the reversing camera* X
Use clear water and a sof tcloth to clean
camera lens 0001.
! Do not clean the camera lens and the area
around the reversing camera with a high-
pressure cleaner. Cleaning the exhaust tail pipes Impurities combined with the effects of road
grit and corrosive environmental factors may
cause flash rust to for monthe surface. Reg-
ular care of the exhaust tail pipes will ensure
that their original shine is restored.
! Do not clean the exhaust tail pipes with
alkaline-based cleaning agents such as
wheel cleaner.
X Cleant he exhaust tail pipes with a chrome
care product approved by Mercedes-Benz. Interior care
Cleaning the steering wheel boss and
dashboard G
Risk of injury
When cleaning the steering wheel boss and
dashboard, do not use cockpit sprays or
cleaning agents containing solvents. Cleaning
agents containing solvents cause the surface
to become porous, and as aresult plastic
parts may break away and be thrown around
the interior when an airbag is deployed, which
may result in severe injuries.
X Wipe the dashboard and steerin gwheel
boss with a damp, lint-free cloth (e.g. a
microfibre cloth) and cleaning agent.
X Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning
products recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the COMAND display X
Before cleaning the display, make sure that
it is switched off and has cooled down.
X Cleant he display surface using a commer-
cially-available microfibre cloth and TFT/
LCD display cleaner.
X Dry the display surface using a dry micro-
fibre cloth.
! For cleaning, do not use any of the fol-
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
The poly-V-belt may hav
etorn. Awarning tone also sounds.
X Pull ove rand stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Check the poly-V-belt.
X If the poly-V-belt is not damaged: do not start the engine
agai nuntil the display message disappears. Otherwise, ther eis
a ris kofe ngine damage.
X If the poly-V-belt is torn: do not continue driving. Consult a
qualified specialist workshop. 000F The engine fa
nis faulty.
X If the coolant temperature is less than 120 †, you can continue
driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads (e.g. driving in moun-
tainous terrain) and stop-and-go driving. 000E
Top up coolant See
Owner's Manual The coolant level is too low.
X
Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes before doing
so (Y page 269).
X If the coolant needs topping up more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop. 0006
Left dipped beam
or
Right dipped beam The left or right-hand dipped-beam headlamp does not light up. In
addition, the main-beam headlamp is also inoperative.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0006
AUTO lights inoper‐
ative The light sensor is faulty.
X
Switch the lights on and off turning the rotary light switch to
000B or000D(Y page 215). 0006
Rear left turn sig‐
nal
or
Rear right turn
signal The LEDs in the rear left or right-hand indicator lamp do not light
up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 300
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
0006
Left mirror turn
signal
or
Right mirror turn
signal None of the LEDs in the lef
torright-hand exterior mirrors light up.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0006
Front left turn
signal
or
Front right turn
signal The LEDs in the front left or right-hand indicator lamp do not light
up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0006
Third brake lamp None of the LEDs in the third brake lamp light up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0006
Left-hand tail
lamp/brake lamp
or
Right-hand tail
lamp/brake lamp The LEDs in the left or right-hand brake/tail lamp do not light up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0006
Left main beam
or
Right main beam The left or right-hand main-beam headlamp does not light up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0006
Left licence plate
lamp
or
Right licence
plate lamp The left or right-hand licence plate lamp does not light up.
X
Replace the bulb (Y page 324). 0006
Rear fog lamp None of the LEDs in the rear fog lamp light up. This display mes-
sage will only be shown if several LEDs have failed.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0006
Reversing light None of the LEDs in the reversing lamp light up.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages
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