transmission fluid MERCEDES-BENZ SLS COUPE 2010 Owners Manual

The transmission fluid temperature and the
coolant temperature are displayed in the
AMG menu (Y page 241). Rev counter
The red band in the rev counter indicates the
engine's overrevving range. The fuel supply is
interrupted to protect the engine when the
red band is reached.
! Do not drive in the overrevving range.
Doing so will damage the engine. Outside temperature display
G
Risk of accident
At temperatures just above freezing point, the
street may be icy, especially in wooded areas
or on bridges. If you do not adapt your driving
style to the conditions, the vehicle could skid.
For this reason, adapt your driving style and
speed to the weather conditions.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay. On-board computer
Please bear the following in mind
If the ignition is switched on, you can operate
the on-board computer. G
Risk of accident
Only use the on-board computer when road
and traffic conditions permit. You would oth-
erwise be distracted and unable to concen-
trate properly on driving, and could cause an
accident. Multifunction steering wheel
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel. 0001
Multifunction display
0002
001C0015Makes/accepts or
rejects/ends a call*
00050009Increases/reduces vol-
ume 0015
0012
Activates voice control; see the
separate operating instructions. 0014
0001
Press briefly:
back, deactivates voice control and
fades out display messages.
0001 Press and hold:
selects the standard display. 0012
0008000ECalls up the menu bar and
selects menus 000F000CPress briefly:
selects a submenu or scrolls through
lists
In the
Audio menu, selects a stored
station, an audio track or a video
scene
In the Tel*m enu (telephone),
switches to the telephone book and
selects a name or a telephone num-
ber 230
On-board computerControls
*o
ptional
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X
Press the 0008or000E button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
X Press the 000Cor000F button to select the
Factory setting submenu.
X Press the 000Abutton to confirm.
The Reset all message appears.
X Press the 000Cor000F button to select
Yes orNo.
X Press the 000Abutton to confirm the selec-
tion.
If you have selected Yes, the multifunction
display shows a confirmation message. AMG menu
0001
Digital speedometer
0002 Engine oil temperature
0015 Coolant temperature
0014 Transmission fluid temperature
When the engine temperature is below
80 †,the engine oil temperature gauge
flashes. Avoid driving at full engine output
during this time.
SETUP SETUP shows the drive progra
mand the
ESP ®
mode.
X Press 0008or000E on the steering wheel
to select the AMGmenu.
X Press the 000Fbutton repeatedly until
SETUP is displayed.
or
X Press the AMG button on the centre con-
sole. 0001
Drive program (C/S/S+/M)
0002 ESP ®
mode (ON/ SPORT/OFF)
RACETIMER You can use the RACETIMER to store lap
times.
X
Press 0008or000E on the steering wheel
to select the AMGmenu.
X Press the 000Fbutton repeatedly until the
RACETIMER is shown.
i If the RACETIMER is selected, the 0008
and 000E buttons are inoperative. 0001
Digital speedometer
0002 RACETIMER
0015 Lap
You can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or if key position 2is selec-
ted with the Start/Stop button.
X To start: start the RACETIMER with 000A.
Displaying the intermediate time On-board computer
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
0007
Reserve fuel level The fuel level has fallen belo
wthe reserve range.
X Refuel at the nearest filling station. 0016
Top up washer fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below the minimum.
X
Top up the washer fluid (Y page 270).0009
Parking lock mal‐
funct. Apply park‐
ing brake Transmission position
Pcannot be selected.
X Make sure that the electric parking brake is applied.
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Have the vehicle transpor-
ted on a recovery vehicle or towed with the rear axle raised
(Y page 339). 0001
Stop Engage P The transmission is faulty. The vehicle loses drive and rolls to a
standstill.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0001
Transmission oil
cooling Malfunc‐
tion The transmission coolant pump is faulty. The transmission may
overheat.
X In the on-board computer, select the AMGmenu and check the
transmission oil temperature.
X Avoid excessive loading, e.g. due to dynamic driving.
X If the transmission oil temperature is less than 120 †, you can
continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop. 0001
Trans. oil overhea‐
ted Drive on with
care The transmission oil has overheated. Manual drive program
Mand
shift range restriction are no longer available. The engine output
is reduced according to the degree of overheating.
X Allow the transmission oil to cool by adopting a defensive driving
style. 0005
Rear spoiler
retracts manually The rear spoiler is retracted manually.
X
Press and hold the button until the rear spoiler is fully retracted. Display messages
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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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Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the crank-
case. More informatio ncan be obtained from
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Service products and capacities
Service products include the following:
R fuels
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscree nwasher fluid
Mercedes-Ben zrecommends that you use
products which have been tested and spe-
cially approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle and are listed in this Mercedes-Benz
Owner's Manual in the relevant section as:
R parts and service products are matched.
R damage caused by the use of non-approved
service products is not covered by the
implied warranty
You can recognise service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
tion on the containers:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations that
relate to a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet number (such
as MB 229.5) have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
You can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. G
Risk of injury
When handling, storing and disposing of any
service products, please observe the relevant
regulations, as you could otherwise endanger
yourself and others.
Keep service products away from children.
To protec tyour health, do not allow service
products to come into contact with your eyes or open wounds. See a doctor immediately if
any service product is swallowed.
H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner. Fuel
G
Risk of explosion
Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames
and smoking are therefore prohibited when
handling fuels.
Switch off the engine before refuelling. G
Risk of injury
Do not allow fuel to come into contact with
skin or clothing.
Allowing fuels to come into direct contact with
your skin or inhaling fuel vapours is damaging
to your health.
Tank capacity Total capacity
85 l
Of which reserve
fuel
Approx. 14 l
!
Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
petrol engine. Even small amounts of diesel
result in damage to the injection system.
Damage resulting from adding diesel is not
covered by the warranty.
Further information on refuelling and on fuels
(Y page 266).
Notes on fuel consumption The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in
the following situations:
R
at very low temperatures
R in urban traffic
R on short trips
R in mountainous terrain Service products and capacities
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