check engine MERCEDES-BENZ SLS COUPE 2010 Owner's Manual

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
The coolant tempera-
ture gauges shows a
value above 120 †. A
display message may
also appeara
nd a warn-
ing tone may sound. The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine
is no longe
rbeing cooled sufficiently.
X Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant
to cool down.
X Check the coolant level (Y page 269). Observe the warning
notes as you do so and top up the coolant if necessary. If the coolant level is correct, the radiator fan may be faulty. The
coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled suffi-
ciently.
X
If the coolant temperature is below 120 †, you can continue
driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving on
mountain roads and stop/start driving. PARKTRONIC
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning display are lit.
You also hear a warning
tone for approximately
two seconds.
PARKTRONIC is deacti-
vated after approx-
imately 20 seconds and
the indicator lamp in
the PARKTRONIC but-
ton lights up. PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched itself off.
X
If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning display are lit.
PARKTRONIC is deacti-
vated after approx-
imately 20 seconds. The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference.
X
Clean the PARKTRONIC sensors (Y page 284).
X Switch the ignition back on. The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or
ultrasound waves.
X
See if PARKTRONIC functions in a different location. 316
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
You have lost a key.
X
Have the key cancelled at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the locks changed as well. You have lost the emer-
gency key element.
X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the locks changed as well. The engine cannot be
started using KEYLESS-
GO. The key is in the
vehicle. Ad
oor is open. Therefore, the key cannot be detected as easily.
X Close the door and try to start the vehicle again. There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X
Start your vehicle with the key in the ignition lock. The engine cannot be
started using the key. The on-board voltage is too low.
X
Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
X Remove the key and reinsert it into the ignition lock.
X Start the engine within 30 seconds of inserting the key in the
ignition lock.
X Repeat if necessary.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 334).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 338).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 320
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
The key cannot be
turned in the ignition
lock. The key has been in position
0for a considerable time.
X Remove the key and reinsert it into the ignition lock.
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 334).
X Start the engine. The on-board voltage is too low.
X
Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to turn the key again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 334).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 338).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Parking up the vehicle
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
The vehicle is to be left
parked up for longer
than six weeks. Damage resulting from non-use may occur if the vehicle is parked
up for long periods.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop and seek advice.
X Disconnect the battery (Y page 336).Locking/unlocking in an emergency
Emergency key element
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or
unlocked with the key, use the emergency
key element.
If you use the emergency key element to
unlock and open the driver's door, the anti-
theft alarm system will be triggered
(Y page 49).
There are several ways to turn off the alarm:
X Press the 000Bor0009 button on the key.
or
X Insert the key into the ignition lock. If you unlock the vehicle using the emergency
key element, the fuel filler flap will not be
unlocked automatically.
X
To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the
key in the ignition lock. Locking/unlocking in an emergency
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X
Slide cover 0012of positive terminal 0001in the direction of the arrow.
X Connect positive terminal 0001on your vehicle to positive terminal 0002of donor battery 0013
using the jump lead, beginning with your ow nbattery.
X Start the engine of th edonor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
X Connect negative terminal 0015of donor battery 0013to earth point 0014of your vehicle using
the jump lead, connectingt he jump lead to donor battery 0013first.
X Start the engine.
X First, remove the jump lead from earth point 0014and negative terminal 0015, then from positive
terminal 0001and positive terminal 0002, each time disconnecting from the battery on your own
vehicle first.
X Slide cover 0012of the positive terminal in the opposite direction to the arrow.
X Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Ben zService
Centre. Towing and tow-starting
Please bear the following in mind
If the vehicle can no longer be driven because
of an acciden torbreakdown, you have the
following options:
R Transporting the vehicle
As a rule, you should have the vehicle trans-
ported.
R Towing the vehicle with the rear axle raised Only tow the vehicle with the rear axle
raised in exceptional cases.
R Towing the vehicle with a tow rope or tow
bar
Only tow the vehicle in exceptional cases.
The engine must be running when you tow
the vehicle with a tow rope or tow bar.
Observe the following notes. Towing and tow-starting
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Towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised !
The engine must be switched off (key in
ignition lock in position 0or position 1) if
the vehicle is being towed with the front
axle raised or if the parking brake is being
tested on a dynamometer. Otherwise,
intervention by ESP ®
could damage the
brake system.
Towing the vehicle with atow rope or
tow bar G
Ris
kofa ccident
If the brake system is malfunctioning, you
must use a rigid tow bar to tow the vehicle.
Before towing away, mak esure that the steer-
ing can be moved and is not locked.
If there is a malfunctio ninthe power supply
or the vehicle's electrical system, you must
not tow the vehicle. G
Risk of accident
The following can occur if the vehicle is towed:
R the engine may not start.
R the on-board electronics may fail.
R the battery voltage may drop too much.
In these cases, the rear axle will be locked.
As a result, you might lose control of the vehi-
cle, cause an accident and injure yourself and
others.
! Use the key instead of the Start/Stop
button when towing the vehicle.
Start the engine and keep it running. Turn
the key to position 2in the ignition. Set the
transmission selector lever to N.Make sure
that you then leave the key in position 2.
Chec kthe transmission position in the
instrument cluster. When towing the vehicle, proceed as follows:
X
Insert the key into the ignition lock
(Y page 203).
X Start the engine and leave the key in the
ignition.
X Move the transmission selector lever to N.
X Check the transmission position in the
instrumentc luster display (Y page 227).
X Leave the engine running during the entire
towing procedure.
Also observe the following notes:
R When towing, observe the legal require-
ments in all countries concerned.
R If the engine does not start, try jump-start-
ing it (Y page 338). Tow-starting the vehicle
is not permitted.
R If it is not possible to jump-star tthe vehicle,
have it transported to the nearest qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. aMercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
R If the transmission has been damaged,
have the vehicle transported to the nearest
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Observe
the display messages in the instrument
cluster.
R If you are towing the vehicle over a longer
distance, this must be done with the rear
axle raised.
! Make sure that the electric parking brake
is released. If the electric parking brake is
faulty, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benzr ecommends that you use
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
! When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged.
! Only secure the tow cable or towing bar
to the towing eyes. You could otherwise
damage the vehicle.
! Do not use the towing eye for recovery,
as this could damage the vehicle. If in
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You may tow the vehicle for a maximum
of 50 km. A towing speed of 50 km/h must
not be exceeded.
For towing distances over 50 km, the entire
vehicle must be lifted up and transported.
! Observe the transmission fluid tempera-
ture (AMG menu) in the on-board computer
when towing. The transmission fluid tem-
perature must not exceed 120 †. If this
occurs, you must stop towing immediately. Fitting the towing eye
Opening covers The bracket for the removable towing eye is
in the bumper at the front.Iti s located under
the cover. X
To open the cover: remove cover0001by
pulling it forward.
X Take cover 0001off the opening.
Securing the towing eye X
Take the towing eye and the wheel
wrench 26
out of the tyre-change tool kit
(Y page 288).
X Screw in the towing eye clockwise to the
stop.
X Insert the wheel wrench handle into the
towing eye and tighten it. Towing the vehicle
Observe the notes from (Y page 339)
onwards.
X Start the engine.
X Ensure that the key is in position 2in the
ignition (Y page 203) and that the engine is
on throughout the towing procedure.
X Move the transmission selector lever to N.
Check the transmission position in the
instrument cluster. Removing the towing eye
X Take the wheel wrench 27
out of the tyre-
change tool kit (Y page 288).
X Insert the wheel wrench handle into the
towing eye and turn it anti-clockwise.
X Unscrew the towing eye.
X Replace the cover and press it until it
engages.
X Return the towing eye and the wheel
wrench to the tyre-change tool kit. Transporting the vehicle
The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle
onto a trailer or transporter for transporting
purposes.
! Only secure the vehicle by the wheels or
wheel rims, not by parts of the vehicle such
as axle or steering components. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
X Start the engine.
X Ensure that the key is in position 2in the
ignition (Y page 202) and that the engine is
on during the entire loading operation.
X Move the transmission selector lever to N.
Check the transmission position in the
instrument cluster.
26 Not included in the scope of delivery.
27 Not included in the scope of delivery. Towing and tow-starting
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