wipers MERCEDES-BENZ SLS COUPE 2010 Owners Manual

Volume
Adjusting ......................................... 67
Phone call s...................................... 67
Traffi cannouncements ....................67 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS (yellow) ................................... 308
ESP ®
........................................ 47, 308
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 309
ESP ®
Sport .................................... 309
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 244
LIM (variable Speedtronic) .............246
Tyr ep ressure monitor ...................311
Warning tone ..................................... 312
Warning triangle ................................ 288
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 305
Washer fluid reservoir ..............270, 352
Filling capacity ............................... 352
Waveband
Switching (radio )............................ 160
Wearing seat belts ............................210
Wheel bolts Tightening torque ........................... 332
Wheel chock
Use ................................................ 329
Wheels
General notes ................................ 270
Interchanging ................................. 275
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 283
see Side windows
Windscreen washe rfluid .................. 352
Topping up ..................................... 270
Windscreen washer system .....270, 352
Windscreen wipers ...........................217
Malfunction ................................... .317
Replacing the wiper blades ............325
Winte rdriving ............................ 275, 276
Winter tyres ....................................... 275
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 248
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Replacing ....................................... 325 Index
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0001
Boot 201
Vehicle tool kit 288
0002
Rear window heating 256
0015
Lights 323
0014
Fuel filler flap 266
0012
Demisting the windscreen 255
Cleaning the windows 283
0013
Exterior mirrors 208
000A
Windscreen wipers 217
000B
Opening the bonnet 267
Engine oil 269
Coolant 269
000C
Tyres and wheels 270
Flat tyre 32522
Exterior viewAt a glance
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Doors
.................................................. 200
Opening/closing the boot ................201
Key positions .................................... 202
Seats .................................................. 203
Steering wheel .................................. 206
Mirrors ............................................... 207
Memory functions* ...........................210
Seat belts ........................................... 210
Lights ................................................. 214
Windscreen wipers ...........................217
Side windows .................................... 218
Driving and parking ..........................220
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed
sports transmission .........................223
Instrument cluster ............................229
On-board computer ..........................230
Driving systems ................................ 243
Climate control ................................. 251
Loading and stowing ........................257
Features ............................................. 259 199Controls
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If you depress the brake pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi-
ately.
If there is a key in the ignition lock, it has pri-
ority over the KEYLESS-GO start function. X
Position 0: if Start/Stop button 0001has not
yet been pressed, this corresponds to "key
removed".
X Position 1: press Start/Stop button 0001
once.
It is now possible to switch on the wind-
screen wipers, for example.
If you press Start/Stop button 0001in this posi-
tion twice and the driver's door is open, the
powers upply is disconnected again.
X Position 2(ignition): press Start/Stop but-
ton 0001twice.
If you press Start/Stop button 0001in this posi-
tion once and the driver's door is open, the
power supply is disconnected again. Ignition lock
You can also start the vehicle using the key
in the ignition lock.
The ignition lock is in the rear compartment
of the centre console. 0008
To remove the key
0003 Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windscree nwipers
0004 Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
0005 To start the engine
i Even if the key is not for the vehicle in
question, it will still tur ninthe ignition lock.
The ignition is not switched on. The engine
cannot be started. Seats
Please bear the following in mind
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
seats can be adjusted either manually or elec-
trically*. G
Risk of injury
The seats can be adjusted when the key has
been removed from the ignition/vehicle. For
this reason, children should never be left
unsupervised in the vehicle. They could adjust
the seats and become trapped. G
Risk of accident
Only adjust the driver's seat 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. Seats
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*optional
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combination switch beyond the pressure
point in the direction of arrow 000Bor
000D(Y page 215).
The indicator lamp on the corresponding
side of the vehicle flashes.
The hazard warning lamps switch off auto-
matically afte rfull brak eapplication if the
vehicle reaches a speed of over 10 km/h
again. Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is oper-
ated 10 times while the lights are on and the
engine is running. The headlamps are cleaned
again every tenth time the windscreen is
wiped with washer fluid. When you switch off
the ignition, the automatic headlamp cleaning
system is reset and counting is resumed from
0. Interior lighting
0001
0015 To switch the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
0002 0002 To switch the right-han dreading
lamp on/off
0015 0007 To switch the interior lighting on/
off
0014 0002 To switch the left-hand reading
lamp on/off Automatic interior lighting control X
To switch on/off: press the0015button.
The 0015 button pops up or goes down.
The interior lighting switches on automati-
cally in darkness when you unlock the vehicle
or open a door.
The interior lighting switches off after a delay.
You can set the delayed switch-off using the
on-board computer. If the door is left open,
the interior lighting goes out after approx-
imately five minutes.
Emergency accident lighting If the interior lighting is set to automatic, the
interior lighting is activated automatically if
the vehicle is involved in an accident.
X
To switch off: press the hazard warning
lamp button (Y page 216).
or
X Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the
key. Windscreen wipers
Combination switch
0003
0010 Windscreen wipers off
0004 000A Intermittent wipe, low 14
0005 000C Intermittent wipe, high 15
0006 0014 Continuous wipe, slow
14 Rain sensor set to low sensitivity.
15 Rain sensor set to high sensitivity. Windscreen wipers
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0007
000F Continuous wipe, fast
0013 000C Single wipe/ 0008To wipe the
windscree nusing washer fluid
! With intermittent wiping with rain sensor:
Due to optical influences and the wind-
screen becoming dirty in dry weather con-
ditions, the windscreen wipers may be acti-
vated inadvertently. This could then dam-
age the windscreen wiper blades or scratch
the windscreen.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windscreen wipers in dry weather.
X Select key position 1or 2with the Start/
Stop button.
X Turn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position. Side windows
Opening and closing the side win-
dows G
Risk of injury
When opening the side windows, make sure
that nobody can become trapped between the
side window and the door frame. Keep clear
of the side window during the opening proce-
dure. Otherwise, you could be drawn in or
trapped between the side window and the
door frame by the downwards movement of
the window. If there is a risk of becoming
trapped, release the switch or pull it upwards
to close the side window again. G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close a side window. If there is a risk
of becoming trapped, release the switch or
press it againt o open the side window again. G
Risk of injury
Children may injure themselves if they open
or close the side windows.
Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle. Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for
a short time.
i Related topics:
R Convenience opening from outside
(Y page 219) or inside the vehicle
(Y page 256)
R Convenience closing from outside
(Y page 219) or inside the vehicle
(Y page 256) 0001
Left
0002 Right
The switches for both side windows are loca-
ted on the driver's door. There is also a switch
for the front-passenger side window on the
front-passenger door.
X Select key position 2using the Start/Stop
button.
i You can continue to operate the side win-
dows after you switch off the engine. This
function remains active for five minutes or
until one of the front doors is opened.
X To open: press the corresponding switch.
X To close: pull the corresponding switch.
i If you press the switch beyond the point
of resistance, an automatic opening/clos-
ing process is started in the corresponding
direction .You can stop automatic opera-
tion by pressing again. 218
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0013
directs the airflow to the entire vehicle
interior
0012 directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents, as well as the demis-
ter vents
0011 directs the airflow through the footwell
and demister vents
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X Press the 0013button repeatedly until the
desired symbol appears in the display.
The indicator lamp in the 0001button goes
out. Automatic control is deactivated and
the air distribution is controlled according
to the selected setting. Setting the airflow
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X To increase/reduce: press the0015or
0014 button. Switching the MONO function on/off
You can use the mono function to adopt the
temperature and air distribution settings on
the driver's side for the front-passenger side.
X Press the 0005button.
The indicator lamp in the 0005button lights
up or goes out. Demisting the windscreen
i You should only select the demisting
function until the windscreen is clear again.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X To activate: press the0009button.
The indicator lamp in the 0009button lights
up. The system automatically switches to the
following functions:
R cooling with air dehumidification on
R high airflow 16
R high temperature 16
R air distribution to the windscreen and
fron tside windows
R air-recirculation mode off
X To deactivate: press the0009button.
The indicator lamp in the 0009button goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again. The cooling with air dehu-
midification function remains on. Air-recir-
culation mode remains deactivated.
or
X Press the 0001button.
The indicator lamp in the 0009button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Turn controls 0001or000B clockwise or anti-
clockwise (Y page 252).
or
X Press the 0015or0014 button. Demisting the windows
Windows misted up on th einside X
Activate the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function.
X Activate automatic mode.
X If the windows continue to mist up, activate
the demisting function.
Windows misted up on the outside X
Activate the windscreen wipers.
X Press the 0013button repeatedly until the
0016 or0017 symbol appears in the dis-
play.
16 Depending on the outside temperature. Climate control
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To avoid the risk of burns, only touch those
components described in the Owner's Manual
and observe the relevant safety notes. G
Risk of injury
The radiator fan between the radiator and the
engine can start automatically, even if the key
has been removed from the ignition lock. For
this reason, you must not reach into the fan
rotation area. Otherwise, you could be
injured.
The electronic ignition system uses high volt-
age. For this reason, you must never touch
ignition system components (ignition coil,
ignition cable, spark plug connector or test
socket) while:
R the engine is running.
R the engine is being started.
R the ignition is switched on and the engine
is being cranked by hand.
X Make sure that the windscreen wipers are
switched off. G
Risk of injury
The windscreen wipers and wiper linkage
could be set in motion.
When the bonnet is open, you or others could
be injured by the wiper linkage.
Make sure that the windscreen wipers are
switched off. Remove the key or make sure
that no ignition position has been selected
with KEYLESS-GO. All indicator lights must be
off in the instrument cluster.
The bonnet release lever is located in the left-
hand footwell. X
Pull bonnet release lever 0001.
The bonnet is released.
! Make sure that the windscreen wipers are
not folded away from the windscreen .Oth-
erwise, you could damage the windscreen
wipers or the bonnet.
The handle for opening the bonnet is located
above the radiato rgrille. X
Reach into the gap, pull bonnet catch han-
dle 0002up and lift the bonnet.
Closing G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close the bonnet.
X Lower the bonnet and let it fall from a
height of approximately 20 cm.
X Check that the bonnet has engaged prop-
erly. 268
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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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Cleaning paintwork
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected
by corrosio nand damage caused by inade-
quate care canno talways be completely
repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified spe-
cialist workshop immediately, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
X Remove the following types of dirt immedi-
ately, whilst avoiding rubbin gtoo hard.
Soak:
R insect remains with insect remover
R bird droppings with water
and rinse off the treated surface after-
wards.
Remove:
R tree resin, oils, fuels and greases by rub-
bing gently with a cloth soaked in petro-
leum ether or lighter fluid
R tar stain with tar remover
R wax with silicone remover
! Do not affix:
R stickers
R films
R magnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. Otherwise, you could
damage the paintwork.
Cleaning the windows X
Clean the inside and outside of the win-
dows with a damp cloth and a cleaning
product approved and recommended by
Mercedes-Benz.
! Clean the water drainage channels of the
windscreen and the rear window at regular
intervals. Under certain circumstances,
deposits such as leaves, petals and pollen
may prevent water from draining away
leading to corrosion damage. Cleaning wiper blades G
Risk of injury
Before cleaning the windscreen or wiper
blades, turn the key to position 0in the igni-
tion lock or press the Start/Stop button
repeatedly until all indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster have gone out. The wind-
screen wipers could otherwise move and
injure you.
! Only fold the windscreen wipers away
from the windscreen when vertical. Other-
wise, you will damage the bonnet.
! Do not clean the wiper blades too often
and do not rub them too hard, as this will
result in damage to the graphite coating.
This could cause wiper noise.
X Switch off the engine.
X Take your foot off the brake pedal.
X Set the windscreen wipers to posi-
tion 0014 on the combination switch.
X Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly
until the windscreen wipers start.
X When the wiper arms have reached a ver-
tical position: press the Start/Stop button.
X Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
screen until it engages.
X Set the wiper blade at right angles to the
wiper arm.
X Clean the wiper blades carefully using a
damp cloth.
X Fold the windscreen wipers back again
before switching on the ignition.
Cleaning the headlamps X
Clean the plastic lenses of the headlamps
and rear lighting with a damp sponge and
windscreen washer fluid or cleaning cloths.
! Only use windscreen washer fluid or
cleaning cloths which are suitable for plas-
tic lamp lenses. Unsuitable windscreen
washer fluid or cleaning cloths could Care
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