technical data MERCEDES-BENZ SLS COUPE 2010 Owners Manual

Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz
Before you drive off, familiarise yourself with
yourv ehicle and read this manual. This will
help you to obtain the maximum pleasure
from your vehicle and to avoid endangering
yourself and others.
Items of optional equipment are marked with
an asterisk *.
The equipment or model designation of your
vehicle may vary according to:
R model
R contract
R country specification
R availability
Some warning and indicator lamps may have
no function.
The illustrations in this manual show a left-
hand-drive vehicle. In right-hand-drive vehi-
cles, the arrangement and location of vehicle
parts and controls differ accordingly.
Mercedes-Benzi s constantly updating its
vehicles to the state of the art.
Mercedes-Benz therefore reserves the right
to introduce changes in the following areas:
R design
R equipment
R technical features
You cannot therefore base any claims on the
data, illustrations or descriptions contained
in this manual.
The following are integral parts of the vehicle:
R Owner's Manual
R Brief Instructions
R Service Booklet
R Supplements relating to vehicle equipment
Keep these documents in the vehicle at all
times. When you sell the vehicle, always pass
the documents on to the new owner.
i You can get to know the important fea-
tures of your vehicle in German and in Eng-
lish in the interactive Owner's Manual on
the Internet at: www.mercedes-benz.de/
betriebsanleitung
The technical documentation team at
Daimler AG wishes you safe and pleasant
motoring.
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Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 18 At
ag lance ........................................... 21 Safety
................................................... 33 COMAND APS
...................................... 53 Controls
............................................. 199 Operation
........................................... 265 Practical advice
................................ 287 Technical data
................................... 345 Contents
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DVD
Copy protection ............................. 167
Disc ............................................... 167
Selecting atrack ............................ 176
DVD audio
Operation (on-board computer) .....235
DVD playbac kconditions ................. 191
DVD video Operating (on-board computer) .....236
Dynamic route guidance ................... 119
Switching on/off ........................... 119
TMC/TMCPro ................................ 119E
EASY-ENTRY feature .........................207
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 240
EASY-EXIT feature ............................. 207
Crash-responsive ........................... 207
EBD
Display message ............................ 299
EBV (electronic brake force distri-
bution) .................................................. 49
Electronic brake force distribution See EBV ........................................... 49
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
Electronic Traction Support see ETS
Emergency call 999 or 112 ..............129
Emergency key element ...................321
Lost ............................................... 320
Emergency spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 333
Stowing .......................................... 334
Technical data ............................... 355
Emergency unlocking
Boot ............................................... 322
Vehicle .......................................... .322
Engine
Running irregularl y......................... 315
Starting .................................. 202, 220
Starting problems ..........................315
Starting the engine with the key ....220
Starting with KEYLESS GO .............220
Starting with the key ..................... .220
Stopping ........................................ 222Engine diagnostics warning lamp
....310
Engine electronics .............................346
Malfunction ................................... .315
Engine number .................................. 349
Engine oil ........................................... 350
Capacities ...................................... 269
Checking the oil level (dipstick) .....269
Consumption ................................. 269
Display mes-
sag e....................................... 302, 303
Filler neck ...................................... 269
Temperature display (on-board
computer) ...................................... 241
Temperature gauge ........................ 229
Topping up ..................................... 269
Ensemble ........................................... 161
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) .................................................... 47
Activating/deactivating .............47, 48
AMG menu (on-board computer) ...241
Warning lamp ..................47, 308, 309
ETS (Electronic Traction Support) ...... 48
Example of operation ..........................66
Exterior lighting Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 208
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........209
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......209
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........208
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 240
Malfunction ................................... .318
Parking position ............................. 209
Resetting ....................................... 209
Storing settings ............................. 210
Exterior view
Overview .......................................... 22
External authorisation ........................77
External data Deleting (convenience telephone) .137
Importing (convenience tele-
phone )................................... 136, 155
External devices (Media Interface)
Connecting .................................... 1848
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Stowage compartments
...................257
Armrest (under) ............................. 258
Cuph older..................................... 258
Glove compartment .......................257
Telephone compartment ................258
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 240
Factory setting ............................... 240
Instrument cluster .........................238
Lights ............................................ .238
Standard displa y............................ 233
Vehicle .......................................... .240
Sub-programmes (DAB) ....................165
Summer and standard time Switching ......................................... 73
Summer opening
see Convenience opening
Sun visor ............................................ 259
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS ........................................... 35
See SRS ........................................... 35
Surround lighting
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 239
Switching off the alarm
ATA .................................................. 49
Syste mlanguage
Setting ............................................. 78
Syste mmenu....................................... 71
Syste msettings
Menu overview ................................ .71T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 301
Tail pipes
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank capacity .................................... 349
Technical data ................................... 352
Emergency spare wheel .................355
Telephone
Accepting/ending call ...................144
Accepting or rejecting a waiting
call ................................................. 146
Ending an active call ......................146Entering phone numbers ................ 145
Incoming call
................................. 144
Outgoing call ................................. 144
Reception and transmission vol-
ume ............................................... 135
see Mobile phone .......................... 236
Sending DTMF tones ..................... .146
Single call ...................................... 145
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 146
Telephone basic menu
Bluetooth interface ........................132
Convenience telephony .................134
Telephone compartment ..................258
Telephone mode Redialling ....................................... 145
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 144
Temperature
Engine oil ....................................... 229
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 241
Outside temperature ..................... .230
Transmissio noil (on-board com-
puter )............................................. 241
Text message (SMS) (convenience
telephone)
Calling the sende r.......................... 148
Deleting ......................................... 149
Incoming ........................................ 147
Read-aloud function .......................148
Reading .......................................... 148
Storing the sende rinthe address
book ...................................... 148, 149
THERMOTRONIC
Malfunction indicator lamp ............307
Tightening torque .............................. 332
Time Lap time (on-board computer) .......241
Setting ............................................. 72
Time format
Setting ............................................. 72
Timer (on-board computer) ..............241
Time zone Setting ............................................. 73
TIREFIT kit
Using ............................................. 326
TMCPro ............................................... 119 Index
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Tone settings
Trebl eand bass ............................... 68
Total distance recorder ....................233
Tow-away protection ..........................49
Towing ........................................ 339, 341
Towing eye Fitting ............................................ 341
Removing ....................................... 341
Town
Entering ........................................... 94
Traffic announcements on ...............164
Traffic jam function ........................... 117
Traffic Programme Switching traffic announcements
on/off ............................................ 164
Transferring acall (convenience
telephone) .......................................... 146
Transmission oil Temperature gauge (on-board
computer) ...................................... 241
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-way radio ..............347
Transport (vehicle) ............................341
Trim strips Cleaning ......................................... 285
Trip computer
On-board computer .......................232
Trip meter .......................................... 233
Resetting (on-board computer) ......234
True Image™ ........................................ 68
Turn signal Display message ............................ 300
Two-way radio
Installatio n..................................... 347
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate ......348
Tyre grip ............................................. 278
Tyre pressure ..................................... 272
Calling up (on-board computer) .....273
Display message ............................ 304
Tyre pressure monitor
Warning lamp ................................. 311
Tyres
Direction of rotatio n...................... 272
General notes ................................ 270
Technical data ............................... 354
Tyre tread .......................................... .272 U
Unladen weight ................................. 352
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ..................... 322
Updating
Map software ................................... 89
Upshift indicator ............................... 229
USB devices Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 184
Folders and playlists ......................187
Using the telephone ..........................144
Multi-function steering wheel ..........62 V
Variable Speedtronic ........................246
vCards Receiving ....................................... 137
Vehicle
Emergency unlocking ..................... 322
Individual settings (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 238
Leaving parked up .........................321
Towing ........................................... 341
Transporting .................................. 341
Unlocking (key ).............................. 200
Vehicle battery .................................. 334
Vehicle dimensions ...........................352
Vehicle electronics ...........................346
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) ................................................... 348
Vehicle identification plate ..............348
Vehicle position Saving ...................................... 83, 127
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 288
Vehicle weights ................................. 352
Video DVD Fast forward/rewind ..................... .194
Operation ....................................... 190
Pause function ............................... 195
Picture settings .............................. 195
Selecting a film/title ..................... .195
Selecting a scene/chapter ............195
Stop function ................................. 194
Video mode
Automatic picture shutoff ..............190 16
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Risk of accident and injury
Some safety systems only function whe nthe
engine is running. You should therefore never
switch off the engine when driving. Otherwise,
the safety systems of your vehicle may not
function correctly and as a result will no lon-
ger protect you and other persons as inten-
ded. In addition, there is a risk that you may
lose control of your vehicle and thus cause an
accident. G
Risk of accident and injury
Work carried out incorrectly, or alterations
made to the vehicle, e.g. re-routing of cables
under coverings, could cause the safety sys-
tems of your vehicle to stop working properly.
The safety systems would thus no longer pro-
tect you and other persons as intended. In
addition, there is a risk that you may lose con-
trol of your vehicle and thus cause an acci-
dent.
All work and alterations to the vehicle, e.g.
installations or modifications, should there-
fore be carried out at aqualified specialist
workshop. G
Ris
kofa ccident
If you drive ove robstacles at high speed or if
the vehicle bottoms out in rough terrain, it
could cause heavy impacts to the vehicle
underbody, tyres or wheels. This could cause
your vehicle to be damaged, which in turn
might lead to an accident. This also applies to
vehicles which are equipped with underbody
protection.
You should therefore drive over obstacles
slowly. Preven tthe vehicle from bottoming
out when driving off-road and if necessary,
have your vehicle inspected at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. G
Risk of accident
If work on electronic equipment and its soft-
ware is carried out incorrectly, this equipment
could stop working. The electronic systems
are networked via interfaces. Tampering with these electronic systems could cause mal-
functions in systems which have not been
modified. Malfunctions such as these can
seriously jeopardise the vehicle's operating
safety and therefore your own safety.
You should therefore have all work and mod-
ifications to electronic components carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop. Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres
to carry out technical inspections on certain
vehicles to improve their quality or safety.
If you did not purchase your vehicle from an
authorised specialist dealer and your vehicle
has never been inspected at a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre, it is possible that your
vehicle is not registered in your name with
Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz can only
inform you about vehicle checks if it has your
registration data.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Inform Mercedes-Ben zas soon as possible
abouta ny change in address or vehicle own-
ership. Correc
tuse
Observe the following information when using
your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the "Technical data” section in this manual
R national road traffic regulations
R national road traffic licensing regulations G
Risk of injury
Various warning stickers are affixed to your
vehicle. Their purpose is to draw your atten-
tion, and the attention of others, to various
dangers. Therefore, do not remove any warn-
ing stickers unless the sticker clearly states
that you may do so. Introduction
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If you remove the warning stickers, you or
others could be injured by failing to recognise
certain dangers. Data stored in the vehicle
Fault data
Components critical for vehicle operation are
equipped with faultd ata memories as stand-
ard. There are also memories dedicated to
storing the technical reactions of vehicle
components to driving situations (e.g. the
triggering of an airbag, ESP ®
intervention).
This data is used exclusively to:
R assis tinthe rectification of faults and
defects
R help Mercedes-Ben zoptimise and develop
vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced by Mercedes-
Benz, this technical information can be read
out from the fault memory. This is performed
by authorised employees of the Mercedes-
Ben zservice network using special diagnos-
tic computers.
After a fault has been rectified, the informa-
tion is deleted from the memory. Other mem-
ory data is constantly overwritten. Other devices that store data
Depending on the equipment level, your vehi-
cle may feature communications and/or
entertainment systems (e.g. navigation devi-
ces, telephone systems). These allow you to
save and edit data required for the operation
of the respective device.
Further information on operation (e.g. on
deleting data) can be found in the separate
operating instructions. 20
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the standard valve cap or other valve caps
approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehi-
cle.
R You should regularly check the pressure of
all your tyres, particularly prior to long trips,
and correct the pressure as necessary
(Y page 272).
Notes on driving R
While driving, pay attentio nto vibrations,
noises and unusual handling characteris-
tics, e.g. pulling to one side. This may indi-
cate that the wheels or tyres are damaged.
If you suspect that a tyre is defective,
reduce your speed immediately. Stop the
vehicle as soon as possible to check the
wheels and tyres for damage. Hidden tyre
damage could also be causing the unusual
handling characteristics. If you find no
signs of damage, have the wheels and tyres
examined at a specialist workshop, for
example at a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
R When parking your vehicle, make sure that
the tyres do not get deformed by the kerb
or other obstacles. If it is necessary to drive
over kerbs, speed humps or similar eleva-
tions, try to do so slowly and at an obtuse
angle. Otherwise, the tyres, particularly the
sidewalls, can get damaged. Direction of rotation
Tyres with a specified direction of rotation
have additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk
of aquaplaning. You will only gain these ben-
efits if the correct direction of rotation is
observed.
An arrow on the tyre wall indicates its correct
direction of rotation. Tyre tread
G
Risk of accident
Bear in mind that:
R tyre grip decreases rapidly on wet roads
when the tread depth is less than 3mm.
Thus, you should replace tyres that have
insufficient tread.
R winter tyres should be replaced when the
tread depth is 4mmorless as they will no
longer provide adequate grip.
R the tread on a tyre may not wear evenly.
Thus, you should regularly check the tread
depth and the condition of the tread across
the entire width of all tyres. If necessary,
turn the steering wheel so that you can see
the tyre tread more easily.
You could otherwise lose control of the vehi-
cle and cause an acciden tdue to the reduced
grip of the tyres on the road. Tyre pressures
i You will find a table of tyre pressures for
various operating conditions on the inside
of your vehicle's fuel fille rflap.
The value specified in the technical data is
valid for the collapsible emergency spare
wheel* 18
. G
Risk of accident
Tyre pressure that is either too high or too low
has a negative effect on vehicle safety, which
could lead you to cause an accident .There-
fore, you should regularly check the pressure
of all the tyres, particularly prior to long trips,
and correct the pressure as necessary.
Use a suitable tyre pressure gauge to do this.
The outer appearance of a tyre does not per-
mit any reliable conclusion about the tyre
pressure. You can also check the tyre pres-
sure using the on-board computer.
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Tyres and wheelsOperation
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Notes on the technical data
.............346
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........346
Vehicle electronics ...........................346
Vehicle identification plates ............348
Service products and capacities .....349
Vehicle data ...................................... 352
Boot lid opening dimensions ...........352
Opening dimensions of the gullw-
ing doors ............................................ 352
Tyres and wheels .............................. 353 345Technical data
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Notes on the technical data
i The technical data was determined in
accordance with EC Directives. All data
applies to the vehicle's standard equip-
ment. Therefore, the data may differ for
vehicles with optional equipment. You can
obtain further information from a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
You can find technical data on the Internet at:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts and con-
version parts and accessories which have
been specifically approved for your vehicle for
their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to evaluate other parts. Mercedes-
Benz therefore accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles, eve nifthey have been independently or
officially approved.
In Germany and some other countries, certain
parts are only officially approved for installa-
tion or modification if they comply with legal
requirements. All genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts meet this requirement. The use of non-
approved parts may invalidate the vehicle's
general operating permit.
This is the case if:
R they cause a change of the vehicle type
from that for which the vehicle's general
operating permit was granted.
R other road users could be endangered.
R the emission or noise levels are adversely
affected.
The use of non-approved parts could affect
your vehicle's operating safety. Therefore,
Mercedes-Ben zrecommends genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts and conversion parts
and accessories that have been approved for
your vehicle. H
Environmental note
Daimler also supplies reconditioned assem-
blies and parts which are of the same quality
as new parts. For these, the same warranty
applies as for new parts.
Genuine Mercedes-Benzp artsa nd approved
conversion parts and accessories are availa-
ble from Mercedes-Benz Service Centres.
There, you can also receive advice abou tper-
mitted technical modifications and have the
parts professionally fitted.
Always specify the vehicle identification num-
ber and engine number when ordering genu-
ine Mercedes-Benzp arts. You will find these
numbers on the vehicle identification plates
on your vehicle, for example ( Ypage 348). Vehicle electronics
Tampering with the engine electron-
ics
G
Ris
kofa ccident
Only have work on the engine electronics and
related components carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop which has the necessary
specialist knowledge and tools to carry out
the work required. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you use a Mercedes-Ben zService
Centre for this purpose. In particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-
tems must be carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. Otherwise, the vehicle's
roadworthiness could be affected.
! Only have work done on the engine elec-
tronics and its associated parts, such as
control units, sensors and connector leads,
carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre. Otherwise, vehicle components
may wear more quickly and your vehicle's
warranty and operating permit may be inva-
lidated. 346
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