Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Owner'S Manual

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When red segments = light up and the "up"
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play, the ideal shift point has been reached:
X
Shift up using the right-hand steering wheel
gearshift paddle (UP) as quickly as possi-
ble.
The vehicle shifts up to the next gear.
i
If you continue to increase the engine
speed without shifting up in time, the fuel
supply is shut off to protect the engine. This
results in abruptly reduced acceleration.
Display for downshift override
If the engine speed is too high, you cannot
shift down with the left steering wheel gear-
shift paddle. If you then pull the left steering
wheel gearshift paddle, both red segments
= light up briefly.
AMG button (SETUP)
With the AMG button, you can call up and
store a default drive program setting and the
default suspension tuning.
X
To store: press and hold AMG button :
until you hear a tone.
X
To call up: press AMG button : .
The stored drive program is selected.
X
To display: briefly press AMG button : .
The multifunction display shows the SETUP
in the AMG menu (
Y
page 148).
Refuelling
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames
and smoking are therefore prohibited when
handling fuels.
Switch off the engine before refuelling.
G
WARNING
Do not come into contact with fuels.
It is hazardous to your health if your skin
comes into direct contact with fuels or you
breathe in fuel vapours.
!
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.
!
Do not switch on the ignition if you acci-
dentally refuel with the wrong fuel. Other-
wise, the fuel will enter the fuel lines. Notify
a qualified specialist workshop and have
the fuel tank and fuel lines drained com-
pletely.
Petrol (EN 228)
Fuel grade
!
Only refuel using super-grade unleaded
petrol with at least 98 RON/88 MON,
which conforms to European standard EN
228 or equivalent.
You can otherwise impair engine output or
damage the engine.
!
Do not use the following:
R
E85 (petrol with 85 % ethanol)
R
E100 (100 % ethanol)
R
M15 (petrol with 15 % methanol)
R
M85 (petrol with 85 % methanol)
R
M100 (100 % methanol)
R
diesel
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Refuelling
Driving
and
parking