Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Owner'S Manual

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Rear spoiler
The rear spoiler improves the handling of the
vehicle. It adapts the vehicle's aerodynamics
to the operating conditions, dependent on the
speed of the vehicle.
Coupé (example)
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If the vehicle is equipped with AMG RIDE
CONTROL sports suspension, the button is
in the switch strip above the air condition-
ing control panel.
Only use button : to extend and retract the
rear spoiler manually for cleaning. But-
ton : is not used to operate the rear spoiler.
If you drive at speeds above 120 km/h, the
rear spoiler extends automatically. But-
ton : flashes until the rear spoiler has exten-
ded and then lights up in red.
If you drive at speeds above 80 km/h, the rear
spoiler remains extended. Button : remains
lit in red.
If you drive at speeds below 80 km/h, the rear
spoiler retracts automatically. Button :
flashes until the rear spoiler has retracted and
then goes out.
Extending and retracting the rear
spoiler manually
You can extend and retract the rear spoiler
manually for cleaning.
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WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
when you manually retract the rear aerofoil.
If there is a risk of entrapment, stop retracting
the rear aerofoil. To do so, release the button.
The rear aerofoil extends again.
Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle. They could inadvertently retract the
extended rear aerofoil. Somebody could
become trapped.
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Do not enter an automatic car wash with
the rear aerofoil extended. Otherwise, the
rear aerofoil may be damaged.
Only extend the rear aerofoil in order to
wash it by hand. Retract it again when you
have finished cleaning it.
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Close the boot lid.
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Select key position 2 with the Start/Stop
button.
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To extend: press button : .
The rear spoiler is extended.
Button
: flashes until the rear spoiler has
extended and then lights up in red.
X
To retract: press and hold button : until
the rear aerofoil is completely retracted.
Button : flashes until the rear spoiler has
retracted and then goes out.
Rear spoiler retracts manually
appears in the display.
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If you release button : while retracting
the rear spoiler, it extends again automati-
cally.
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Features
Stowing
and
features