air condition MERCEDES-BENZ SLS COUPE 2010 Owners Manual

A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .........46
Warning lamp ................................. 308
Accident
Notes ............................................. 313
Acoustic warning signal
see Warning tone
Active partition (US Bdevices only)
Selecting ........................................ 189
Active Service System PLUS
see ASSYS TPLUS service interval
display ........................................... 279
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 49
Adaptive brake lamps .........................46
Address book Calling up ....................................... 149
Changing an entry .......................... 154
Connecting acall........................... 154
Creating an entry ........................... 151
Deleting an entry ........................... 153
Detail sabout an entry ................... 153
Importing data ............................... 155
Menu overview .............................. 151
Searching for an entry ...................152
Selecting an entry ..........................151
Starting route guidance .................155
Voice entry .................................... 155
Address input menu
Calling up ........................................ .93
Airbag
Fron tpassenger kneebag ................39
Headbag .......................................... 40
Airbags
Activation ......................................... 35
Control unit ...................................... 35
Driver's ............................................ 38
Driver's knee airba g......................... 39
Front ................................................ 38
Front passenger ............................... 38
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp .............................................. 307
Sidebag ............................................ 39
System ............................................. 37
Airc onditioning
Activating/deactivating .................253
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................ 256Controlling automatically
...............253
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculatio nmode) ................. 256
Cooling with aird ehumidification..253
Demisting the windscreen .............255
Malfunction indicator lamp ............307
Misted-up windows ........................255
Rea rwindow heatin g..................... 256
Setting the aird istribution.............254
Setting the airflow .........................255
Setting the airv ents...................... 254
Setting the temperature ................254
THERMOTRONIC 2-zone auto-
matic climate control .....................252
Air-conditioning system
see Air conditioning
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Alphabetical track selection ............188
Alternative route ............................... 117
AMG Button ............................................ 225
Menu (on-board computer) ............241
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ..241
SETUP ............................................ 241
Anti-loc kBraking System
se eA BS ........................................... 46
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA ............................................ 49
Anti-theft systems ............................... 49
Area Avoiding ........................................... 86
Ashtray ............................................... 259
ASSYST PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
displa y........................................... 279
ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play ..................................................... 279
Calling up the date (on-board
computer) ...................................... 280
Display message ............................ 279
ATA (anti-theft alarm system) ............49
Switching off the alarm ....................49
Audio
On-board computer .......................235
Audio AUX mode ............................... 1894
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Fast forward/rewind ................176, 194
Faul tmessage
see Display message .....................289
Fire extinguisher ............................... 289
First-aid kit ......................................... 289
Flat tyre Equipment ..................................... 325
Preparing the vehicle .....................325
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 326
Floormat ............................................ .264
Folders Selecting (MP3 mode )................... 176
Fording ............................................... 278
Frequencies Telephone ...................................... 347
Frequency entry
Manual .......................................... .162
Front airbag ......................................... 38
Front-passenger airbag ....................... 38
Fron tpassenge rkneebag ................... 39
Fuel ..................................................... 349
Loss ............................................... 314
Petrol ............................................. 267
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) .........233
Notes ............................................. 349
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 266
Fuel gauge ............................................ 25
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 233
Gauge .............................................. 25
Fuel line
Malfunction ................................... .314
Fuel tank
Defect ............................................ 314
Function restrictions
Addres sbook ........................ 151, 154
Music Register ............................... 183
Using the telephone ....................... 128
Video DVD mode ........................... 191
Fuse allocation chart ........................342
Fuse box Front-passenger footwell ...............342
Rea r............................................... 342Fuses
.................................................. 342 G
Garage door Opening/closing (with the remote
control) .......................................... 263
Garage door opener ..........................262
Clearing the memory .....................264
Programming the remote control ...262
Gear indicator .................................... 227
Gearshift program SETUP (on-board computer) ..........241
Genuine parts .................................... 346
Glove compartment ..........................257
Locking and unlocking (sepa-
rately) ............................................ 257
Gracenote ®
Media Database ............177 H
Hands-free microphone Switching on/off ........................... 146
Headbag ............................................... 40
Headlamp cleaning system ..............270
Headlamps Cleaning ......................................... 283
Cleaning system ............................ 217
Misting up ...................................... 317
Heating
see Air conditioning
High-pressure cleaners ....................282
Hill start assist .................................. 221
Home address see My address
HomeLink ®
see Garage door opener
House number
Entering ........................................... 99 I
Ignition lock ............................... 203, 258
Immobiliser .......................................... 49
Indicator and warning lamps ...........308
Air conditioning (malfunction) ........307
Automatic child sea trecognition
(malfunction) ................................. 307
Engine diagnostics .........................310 Index
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Risk of injury
The airbag's functionality can only be assured
if the following parts are not covered and no
badges or stickers are attached to them:
R padded steering wheel boss
R kneebag covers under the steering column
and glove compartment
R front-passenger front airbag cover
R outer sea tcushions (no tonbucket seats*)
R the top of the door frame in the area of the
side window G
Risk of injury
When an airbag deploys, a small amoun tof
powder is released. The powder may cause
short-term breathing difficulties to persons
suffering from asthma or other pulmonary
conditions.
In order to prevent potential breathing diffi-
culties, you should leave the vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so. You can also open the
window to allow fresh air to enter the vehicle
interior. The powder generally does not con-
stitute a health hazard and does not indicate
that there is a fire in the vehicle. G
Risk of injury
The airbag parts are hot after the airbag has
been deployed. Do not touch them as you
could burn yourself.
Have the airbags replaced at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. Otherwise, occupants are
not protected by the airbags in the event of
another accident.
Features specific to bucket seats*
Vehicles with bucket seats have no sidebags.
The additional passive safety offered by the
sidebag is not available as aresult. Therefore,
there is an increased risk of injury during side
impacts and if the vehicle overturns. In par-
ticular, the chest area may be affected. Direct
contact with the vehicle's interior compo-
nents and possibly external objects is more likely. Thus, there is an increased risk of
injury.
Front airbags
Fron
tairbags are designed to increase pro-
tection for the driver's and front-passenger's
head and chest. Driver's airbag
0001deploys in front of the
steering wheel; front-passenger airbag 0002
deploys in front of and above the glove com-
partment.
They are deployed:
R at the start of an accident with a high rate
of vehicle acceleration or deceleration in a
longitudinal direction
R if the system determines that airbag
deploymen tcan offer additional protection
to that provided by the seat belt
R if the seat belt is fastened
R independently of other airbag sinthe vehi-
cle
R if the vehicle overturns,b ut only if the sys-
te md etects high vehicle deceleration in a
longitudinal direction
Front-passenger fron tairbag 0002can only be
deployed if an occupant is detected on the
front-passenger seat and the 000A
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning lamp on
the centre console does not light up
(Y page 42).
The 000A PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp on the centre console lights up when a
child restraint system with automatic child
seat recognition is detected. 38
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They are deployed:
R
on the side on which an impact occurs
R at the start of an accident with a high rate
of lateral vehicle deceleration or accelera-
tion, e.g. in a side impact
R independently of seat belt use
R independently of the fronta irbags
R independently of the belt tensioners
R on the front-passenger side if the seat
occupancy recognition detects that the
front-passenger seat is occupied
Headbags
The purpose of the headbags is to enhance
the level of protection for the head (but not
the ches torarms) of the vehicle occupants
on the side of the vehicle on which the impact
occurs. Headbags
0001deploy in the side windo warea.
They are deployed:
R at the start of an accident with a high rate
of lateral vehicle deceleratio noraccelera-
tion, e.g. in a side impact
R on the side on which an impact occurs
R independently of sea tbelt use
R independently of the fron tairbags
R regardless of whether the front-passenger
seat is occupied Exiting in an emergency
If the vehicle is lying on its roof after an acci-
dent, the hinge fasteners of the gullwing doors are released pyrotechnically. You will
hear a bang if this is the case. After the fas-
teners have been released, the doors are
forced outwards. Simultaneously the door
locks are unlocked. The
0018SRS warning
lamp lights up.
i The hinge fasteners are only released
when the control unit recognises that cer-
tain conditions have been fulfilled, e.g.
when the vehicle is in a stabilised position
on its roof.
The doors can then be moved from the
inside/outside by pulling the door handle. Children in the vehicle
If a child is travelling in your vehicle, secure
the child using a child restraint system which
is appropriate to the size and age of the child
and recommended for Mercedes-Ben zvehi-
cles. Make sure that the child is secured in a
child restraint system throughout the trip.
You can obtain information about the correct
child restraint system from any Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre.
i It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benzc are
products to clean child restraint systems.
You can obtain informatio nabout this from
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. G
Risk of injury
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system. They could injure them-
selves on parts of the vehicle. They could also
be seriously or even fatally injured by pro-
longed exposure to extreme heat or cold.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight .The metallic parts of the child
restraint system could heat up and the child
could be burned by them.
If a child opens a door, the child or other per-
sons could be injured as a result. They could
get out and injure themselves or be injured by
a passing vehicle. 40
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tinuously or flash. In addition, there may be a
warning tone.
The
0019 seat belt warning lamp goes ou tand
the warning tone ceases when the driver and
the front passenge rhave fastened their seat
belts.
For certain countries only: regardless of
whether the driver or th efront passenger
have fastened their seat belts, the 0019seat
beltw arning lamp lights up for six seconds
after the engine is started. It then goes out
when the driver and fron tpassenger have
already fastened their seat belts.
i Further information about the 0019seat
belt warning lamp (Y page 311).Correct driver's seat position
G
Ris
kofa ccident
Only adjust the driver' sseat when the vehicle
is stationary. You will otherwise be distracted
from the road and traffic conditions and you
could lose control of the vehicle as a result of
the seat moving. This could cause an acci-
dent. G
Risk of accident
Only adjust the steering wheel when the vehi-
cle is stationary and do not pull away until the
steering wheel adjustment mechanism is
locked in position .Otherwise, you might drive
withou tthe steering wheel adjustment mech-
anism being locked in position and be distrac-
ted from road and traffic conditions by an
unexpected movement of the steering wheel
and cause an accident.
However, the steerability of the vehicle is not
affected.
X Make sure that seat 0015(Ypage 203) is
adjusted properly.
Make sure that:
R you are as far away from the driver's front
airbag as possible
R you are sitting in a normal upright posi-
tion
R you can fasten the seat belt properly
R you have moved the backrest to an
almost vertical position
R you have set the seat angle so that your
thighs are gently supported
R you can depress the pedals properly
X Make sure that steering wheel 0001is adjus-
ted properly (Y page 206).
Make sure that:
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent
R you can move your legs freely
R you can see all the displays in the instru-
ment cluster clearly
X Make sure that you have fastened seat
belt 0002properly (Y page 210).
It should:
R fit snugly across your body
R be routed across the centre of your
shoulder
R be routed in your pelvic area across the
hip joints Seat belts
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You can also switch off the display of the area
behind the vehicle in the COMAND display.
Climate control
General notes
THERMOTRONIC 2-zone automatic climate
control controls the temperature and the
humidity of the vehicle interior and filters out
undesirable substances fro mthe air.
THERMOTRONIC 2-zone automatic climate
control is only operational when the engine is
running. Optimum operation is achieved only
when you drive with the side windows closed.
i When the weather is warm, ventilate the
vehicle for a brief period. This will speed up
the cooling process and the desired vehicle
interior temperature will be reached more
quickly.
i The integrated filter can filter out most
particles of dust and completely filters out
pollen. Aclogged filter reduces the amount
of air supplied to the vehicle interior .For
this reason, you should always observe the
interval for replacing the filter, which is
specified in the Service Booklet .As it
depends on environmental conditions, e.g.
heavy air pollution, the interval may be
shorter than stated in the Service Booklet. G
Risk of accident
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. Otherwise, the windows
could mist up. This may obstruct your view of
the traffic situation and, as a result, you may
cause an accident. Climate control
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R
Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odours or when
in a tunnel. The windows could otherwise mist up as in air-recirculation mode no fresh air
is drawn into the vehicle.
R Use the "MONO" function if you want to adopt the temperature and air distribution set-
tings from the driver's side for all air-conditioning zones. The indicator lamp in the
0005 button lights up. Switching climate control on/off
i When climate control is switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. Only select this setting briefly;
otherwise, the windows may mist up.
i Activate climate control primarily using
the 0001 button (Y page 252).
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X To activate: press the0001button.
The indicator lamp in the 0001button lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the 0006button.
The indicator lamp in the 0006button goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again.
X To deactivate: press the0006button.
The indicator lamp in the 0006button lights
up. Switching cooling with air dehumidi-
fication on/off
The cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehu-
midified according to the temperature selec-
ted. G
Risk of accident
If the "cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is deactivated, the air inside the vehicle
will not be cooled (during warm weather) or
dehumidified. The windows could mist up more quickly. This may prevent you from
observing the traffic conditions, thereby caus-
ing an accident.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when THERMOTRONIC is in cool-
ing mode.
X To activate: press the0004button.
The indicator lamp in the 0004button lights
up.
X To deactivate: press the0004button.
The indicator lamp in the 0004button goes
out. The cooling with air dehumidification
function has a delayed switch-off feature. Setting climate control to automatic
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
controlled automatically. The system auto-
matically regulates the temperature of the
dispensed air, the airflow and the air distri-
bution.
Automatic mode will achieve optimal opera-
tion if cooling with air dehumidification is also
activated. If desired, cooling with air dehu-
midification can be deactivated.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press the0001button.
The indicator lamp in the 0001button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.
X To deactivate: press the0001button.
The indicator lamp in the 0001button goes
out. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are deactivated. Climate control
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i
You should only selec tthis setting until
the windscreen is clear again. Switching the rear window heating
on/off
G
Risk of accident
Clear all windows of ice or snow before setting
off. Otherwise, impaired visibility could
endanger you and others.
i The rear window heating has ahigh cur-
ren tdraw.Y ou should therefore switch it
off as soon as the window is clear, as it only
switches off automatically after several
minutes.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the rear
window heating may switch off.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X Press the 000Bbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 000Bbutton lights
up or goes out. Activating/deactivating air-recircula-
tion mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odours are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the vehi-
cle will then be recirculated. G
Risk of accident
Only switch over to air-recirculation mode
briefly at low outside temperatures. Other-
wise, the windows could mist up, thus impair-
ing visibility and endangering yourself and
others. This may prevent you from observing
the traffic conditions, thereby causing an
accident. X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X To activate: press the0010button.
The indicator lamp in the 0010button lights
up.
i Air-recirculation mode is activated auto-
matically at high outside temperatures.
When air-recirculation mode is activated
automatically, the indicator lamp in the
0010 button is not lit.
Outside air is added after about 30
minutes.
X To deactivate: press the0010button.
The indicator lamp in the 0010button goes
out.
i Air-recirculation mode switches off auto-
matically:
R after approximately five minutes at out-
side temperatures below approximately
5 †
R after approximately five minutes if cool-
ing with air dehumidification is deactiva-
ted
R after approximately 30 minutes at out-
side temperatures above approximately
5 †
Convenience opening/closing G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
between the side window and the door frame
as the side windows are opened and closed.
Do not place objects or lean against the side
windows when they are being opened or
closed. You or the object scould be drawn in
or become trapped between the side window
and the door frame as the window moves. If
there is a risk of entrapment, press the
0010 button again. Press the button for stop-
ping, opening or closing the side windows in
the opposite direction as appropriate. 256
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wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Ben
zspecifically for your vehi-
cle. These tyres have been specially adap-
ted for use with the driving safety systems,
such as ABS or ESP ®
.Ify ou use other tyres
and wheels, Mercedes-Benz cannot accept
any responsibility for damage that may
result from this. Further information about
tyres, wheels and approved combinations
can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
If you use tyres other than those tested and
recommended for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles, characteristics such as handling, vehi-
cle noise emissions and fuel consumption
may be adversely affected. In addition, the
wheels may come into contact with the
body or axle components when heavily loa-
ded or when driving with snow chains. This
could result in damage to the tyres or the
vehicle.
! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since
previous damage cannot always be detec-
ted on retreaded tyres. As a result,
Mercedes-Benz cannot guarantee vehicle
safety if retreaded tyres are fitted. Do not
fit used tyres if you have no information
about their previous usage. G
Risk of accident
Tyres, wheels or accessories which have not
been approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle or are not used as they should be, can
impair driving safety. As a result, you could
cause an accident .Before purchasing and
using them, enquire about their suitability,
legal stipulations and factory recommenda-
tions at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Modification work on the brake system and
wheels is not permitted, nor is the use of
spacer plates or brake dust shields. This inva-
lidates the General Operating Permit for the
vehicle. Notes on selecting, fitting and replacing
tyres R
Only fit tyres and wheels of the same type
and make.
R Only fit tyres of the correct size onto the
wheels.
R After fitting new tyres, run them in at mod-
erate speeds for the first 100 km as they
only reach their full performance after this
distance.
R Fit new tyres on the front wheels first if
tyres of the same size are required on the
fron tand rea rwheels.
R Replace the tyres after six years at the lat-
est, regardless of wear. This also applies to
the collapsible emergency spare wheel* 17
.
R Do not drive with tyres which have too little
tread depth, as this significantly reduces
the traction on wet roads (aquaplaning).
! Store tyres that are not being used in a
cool, dry and preferably dark place. Protect
the tyres against oil, grease, petrol and die-
sel.
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels
and tyres R
Regularly check the wheels and tyres of
your vehicle for damage (e.g. cuts, punctu-
res, tears, bulges on tyres and deformation,
cracks or severe corrosion on wheels), at
least every 14 days, as well as after driving
off-road or on rough roads. Damaged
wheels can cause a loss of tyre pressure.
R Regularly check the tyre tread depth and
the condition of the tread across the whole
width of the tyre (Y page 272). If neces-
sary, turn the front wheels to full lock in
order to inspect the inner side of the tyre
surface.
R All wheels must have a valve cap to protect
the valve against dirt and moisture. Do not
fit anything onto the valve (such as tyre
pressure monitoring systems) other than
17 Only for certain countries. Tyres and wheels
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Driving tips
Coasting wit
hthe engine switched off G
Risk of accident
Never switch the engine off while the vehicle
is in motion.
There is no power assistance for the steering
and the service brake whe nthe engine is not
running.
You will require considerably more effort to
steer and brake and you could therefore lose
control of the vehicle and cause an accident. Applying the brakes
G
Risk of accident
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. This could
cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and
the vehicle could skid. G
Risk of accident
Make sure that other road users are not
endangered by your braking.
Downhill gradients On long and steep downhill gradients, espe-
cially if the vehicle is laden, you must shift to
a lower shift range in good time.
i This also applies if you have activated
cruise control or SPEEDTRONIC.
This will use the braking effect of the engine,
so less braking will be required to maintain
the speed. This relieves the load on the brake
system and prevents the brakes from over-
heating and wearing too quickly. If you need
additional braking, depress the brake pedal
repeatedly rather than continuously.
Heavy and light loads If the brakes have been subjected to a heavy
load, do not stop the vehicle immediately, but drive on for a short while. This allows the air-
flow to cool the brakes more quickly. G
Risk of accident
Never depress the brake pedal continuously
while the vehicle is in motion, e.g. never cause
the brakes to rub by applying constant slight
pedal pressure. This causes the brake system
to overheat, increases the braking distance
and can lead to the brakes failing completely.
If the brakes have been used only moderately,
you should occasionally test their effective-
ness. To do this, brake more firmly from a
higher speed. This improves the grip of the
brakes.
Wet roads If driving in heavy rain for a prolonged period
of time without braking, there may be a
delayed reaction from the brakes when brak-
ing for the first time. This may also occur after
the vehicle has been washed.
You have to depress the brake pedal more
firmly. Maintain a greater distance from the
vehicle in front.
After driving on a wet road or having the vehi-
cle washed, brake firmly while paying atten-
tion to the traffic conditions. This will warm
up the brake discs, thereby drying them more
quickly and protecting them against corro-
sion.
Limited braking performance on salted
roads
G
Risk of accident
The layerofs alt on thebrake discs and the
brake pads/linings may caus eadelay in the
braking effect, resulting in a significantly lon-
ger braking distance, which could lead to an
accident.
To avoid this danger, you should:
R occasionally brake carefully, without put-
ting other road users at risk, when you are
driving on salted roads. This helps to Driving tips
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