width MERCEDES-BENZ SLS COUPE 2010 Owners Manual

Changing direction
Changes of direction have three phases:
R preparation phase
R announcemen tphase
R change-of-direction phase
Preparation phase COMAND prepares you for the upcoming
change of direction. Based on the example
display below, the change of direction is
announced with the Prepare to turn
right message. The display is not split and
shows the map over the full width. 0001
Point at which the change of direction
takes place (light blue dot)
0002 Next road
0015 Current vehicle position: the triangle
points in the vehicle’s direction of travel
0014 Current street
i Depending on the basic setting selection
in "Text information on the map", 0014dis-
plays:
R "arrival time/distance" details
R current street
R the geo-coordinate display.
If you have selected the Nonemenu item,
the display is not shown.
Announcement phase COMAND announces the imminent change of
direction. Based on the following example,
the change of direction is announced with the In 400 metres turn right onto the
A81
message.
The display is now split into two sectors. In
the left half, you see the normal map view.
The right side shows an enlarged section of
the area around the junction (Crossing Zoom)
or a 3D image of the road's course with the
route indicating the next manoeuvre. 0001
Next road
0002 Point at which the change of direction
takes place (light blue dot, shown in both
the left and right displays)
0015 Visual representation of the distance to
the next change of direction
0014 Change of direction (turn right here)
0012 Distance to the next change of direction
0013 Route (highlighted in blue, shown in both
the left and right displays)
i The filled-in section of visual display for
distance 0015gets shorter, the nearer you
get to the announced change of direction.
Change-of-direction phase COMAND announces the imminent change of
direction. Based on the example display
below, the change of direction is announced
40 metres before the change of direction with
the
Now turn right message. The display is
split into two halves, as in the announcement
phase. 112
Navigation system (route guidance)COMAND APS
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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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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
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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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Exterio
rcare
Automatic car wash G
Risk of accident
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing
the vehicle. This could cause an accident.
After the vehicle has bee nwashed, brake
firmly while paying attention to the traffic con-
ditions. This will warm up the brake discs,
thereby drying them mor equickly. Afte rwash-
ing the vehicle, drive particularly carefully
until the brakes are dry and braking power has
been fully restored.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
! When washing your vehicle in a tow-
through car wash, use the key instead of
the Start/Stop button.
Start the engine .Move the transmission
selector lever to N. Switch the engine off
again and make sure that you then leave
the key in position 2.You may otherwise
damage the vehicle, the transmission or
the car wash.
Check the transmission position in the
instrument cluster.
! Before switching off the engine, shift the
transmission to N. If you open the driver's
or front-passenger door, the transmission
remains in this position for up to 30
minutes if the key is in the ignition, even if
the engine is switched off. If you do not shift
the transmission to Nbeforehand, it shifts
automatically to parking position Pand
locks the wheels if the driver's or front-
passenger door is opened and the engine
is switched off. This may damage the vehi-
cle, the transmission or the car wash. !
Before driving into an automatic car wash,
make sure that it is suitable for the dimen-
sions of the vehicle. In particular, make
sure that:
R there is enough ground clearance
between the vehicle underbody and the
guide rails of the automatic car wash.
R the clearance width of the automatic car
wash is sufficient, particularly the width
of the guide rails
R you enter the automatic car wash
straight and in the centre of the guide
rails in order to avoid damaging the tyres
or wheel rims.
Fold in the exterior mirrors before the vehi-
cle is washed. The exterior mirrors could
otherwise be damaged.
! Make sure that the side windows are com-
pletely closed, that the ventilation/heater
blower is fully turned off and that the wind-
screen wiper switch is set to 0.Otherwise,
the rain/light senso rmay be activated, trig-
gering unintended wiper movements. This
could cause damage to the vehicle.
! In portal car washes, the windscree nwip-
ers may be moved up the windscreen by the
cleaning brushes when the ignition is
switched off.
Set the Start/Stop button to key position
2 to reset the windscreen wipers to their
original position.
! Vehicles with a mat tfinish*:
Do not use wash programs with a hot wax
treatment under any circumstances.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax and drying agents fro mthe windscreen
and the wiper blades. This will prevent smears
and reduce wiping noises caused by residue
on the windscreen. Care
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Windscreen washe
rsystem
The headlamp cleaning system and wind-
screen washers ystem are both supplied from
the washer fluid reservoir.
Further information on windscree nwasher
fluid and its mixing ratio ( Ypage 270). Vehicle data
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle length
(ECE)
4638 mm
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
2078 mm
Vehicle height
29 1262 mm
Wheel base
2680 mm
Vehicle weights
Unladen weight
(according to
DIN)
30 1620 kg
Maximum boot
load
62 kg
Vehicle-specific weigh
tinformation can be
found on the vehicle identificatio nplate
(Y page 348). Boot lid opening dimensions
0001
Opening height :1610 mm (rea rspoiler
retracted)
Opening height: 167 7mm(rear spoiler
extended)
i The values specified may differ from the
actual values depending on the tyres, load,
optional equipment and condition of the
suspension. Opening dimensions of the gullwing
doors 0001
Range of movement exceeding vehicle
width: 362 mm
0002 Opening height: 1875 mm (mirrors folded
in)
Opening height: 1947 mm (mirrors folded
out)
29 The values specified may differ from the actual values depending on the tyres, load, optional equipment and
condition of the suspension.
30 The unladen weight includes all fluids (fuel tank 90 % full). Items of optional equipment increase the unladen
weight and reduce the maximu mpayload. 352
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