Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Owner'S Manual Download Page 6

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Index ....................................................... 4

Introduction ......................................... 16

At a glance ........................................... 19

Safety ................................................... 31

Opening and closing ........................... 53

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 69

Lights and windscreen wipers ........... 81

Climate control .................................... 91

Driving and parking .......................... 101

On-board computer and displays .... 135

Stowing and features ....................... 177

Maintenance and care ...................... 189

Breakdown assistance ..................... 201

Tyres and wheels .............................. 223

Technical data ................................... 235

Contents

Summary of Contents for SLS AMG

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Page 4: ...constantly updating its vehicles to the state of the art Mercedes Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas Rdesign Requipment Rtechnical features You cannot there...

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Page 6: ...Seats steering wheel and mirrors 69 Lights and windscreen wipers 81 Climate control 91 Driving and parking 101 On board computer and displays 135 Stowing and features 177 Maintenance and care 189 Brea...

Page 7: ...f 74 AMG Button for AMG menu 114 E SELECT lever 107 Menu on board computer 148 RIDE CONTROL sports suspen sion 127 SETUP 114 SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7 gear sport transmission 107 Sport bucket seat 72 Anti glar...

Page 8: ...yre see Towing away tow starting Bulbs see Changing bulbs C Calling up a fault see Display messages Capacities see Technical data Care Automatic car wash 194 Cabriolet soft top 197 Display 199 Exterio...

Page 9: ...strument cluster Collapsible emergency spare wheel see Emergency spare wheel COMAND see Separate operating instructions Combination switch 84 Constant headlamp mode see Daytime driving lamps Consumpti...

Page 10: ...h 194 Symmetrical dipped beam 82 Driving on flooded roads 121 Driving safety system EBD Electronic Brake force Dis tribution 50 ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram 48 Important safety guidelines 47 Driv...

Page 11: ...Engine electronics Notes 237 Problem fault 106 Engine oil Additives 241 Checking the oil level 191 Display mes sage 160 161 Filling capacity 241 Notes about oil grades 240 Notes on oil level consumpt...

Page 12: ...memory 187 Frequencies 187 Notes 185 Opening closing the garage door 187 Programming button in the rear view mirror 185 Gear indicator 108 Gearshift program SETUP on board computer 148 Genuine Mercede...

Page 13: ...m headlamps 83 Display message 157 Driving abroad 82 Hazard warning lamps 84 Headlamp flasher 84 Light switch 82 Main beam headlamps 84 Rear foglamp 83 Switching the daytime driving lights on off on b...

Page 14: ...ing a service message 193 Display messages 151 Factory settings 148 Important safety notes 136 Instrument cluster submenu 145 Light submenu 145 Menu overview 139 Message memory 151 Navigation menu 141...

Page 15: ...mp 175 Rev counter 136 Reversing camera Cleaning instructions 199 Function notes 131 Reversing lamps Display message 158 Roof see Soft top Route see Route guidance navigation Route guidance navigation...

Page 16: ...tivating the addi tional speedometer 145 Digital 140 In the Instrument cluster 22 Selecting the unit of measure ment 145 see Instrument cluster SPEEDTRONIC Function notes 124 Important safety notes 12...

Page 17: ...splay 108 Transmission positions 109 Transporting the vehicle 220 Trim pieces cleaning instructions 199 Trip computer on board com puter 140 Trip meter Calling up 140 Resetting on board computer 141 T...

Page 18: ...ise control 123 LIM variable SPEEDTRONIC 125 Overview 24 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF 42 Reserve fuel 175 Seat belt 170 SRS 173 Tyre pressure monitor 175 Warning triangle 202 Washer fluid Display message 165...

Page 19: ...id frequent sudden acceleration Rchange gear in good time and use each gear only up to of its maximum engine speed Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic Returning end of life vehicles Mercedes...

Page 20: ...odifications should there fore be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING If work on electronic equipment and its soft ware is carried out incorrectly this equipment could stop workin...

Page 21: ...des Benz implied warranty or by the New or Used Vehicle Warranty of Daimler AG Data stored in the vehicle Fault data Components critical for vehicle operation are equipped with fault data memories as...

Page 22: ...Cockpit 20 Instrument cluster 22 Multifunction steering wheel 25 Centre console 26 Overhead control panel 28 Door control panel 29 19 At a glance...

Page 23: ...trument cluster 22 Overhead control panel 28 A PARKTRONIC display 129 B Adjusts the steering wheel electrically 75 C Combination switch 84 Function Page D Unlocks the boot 61 E On board diagnostics co...

Page 24: ...123 Steering wheel gearshift paddles 110 A Instrument cluster 22 B Light switch 82 C Rear foglamp 83 Function Page D Opens the bonnet 190 E On board diagnostics con nection F Electric parking brake 1...

Page 25: ...r Overview i Instrument cluster kilometres Function Page Speedometer Upshift indicator 113 Rev counter 136 Engine oil temperature dis play 136 A Multifunction display 137 B Fuel gauge 22 Instrument cl...

Page 26: ...ment cluster miles Function Page Speedometer Upshift indicator 113 Rev counter 136 Function Page Engine oil temperature dis play 136 A Multifunction display 137 B Fuel gauge Instrument cluster 23 At a...

Page 27: ...adlamps 83 B Turn signal 84 C SRS 173 D Engine diagnostics 174 E ABS 172 Function Page F Engine oil temperature 136 G Tyre pressure 175 H Electric parking brake yel low 170 I Electric parking brake re...

Page 28: ...cepts or rejects ends a call 143 WX Increases reduces volume 8 Mute Switches on LINGUA TRONIC see the separate operating instructions Function Page A Back or deactivates LINGUATRONIC B Selects a menu...

Page 29: ...tends rear spoiler vehicles with AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus pension 184 Hazard warning lamps 84 A PARKTRONIC 129 Function Page B Adjusts right AIRSCARF 98 C Seat heating right 73 D 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG...

Page 30: ...nition lock rear stowage compartment telephone compartment 103 C Calls up stores AMG menu SETUP 114 Function Page D Adjusts AMG RIDE CON TROL sports suspension 127 Retracts extends rear spoiler vehicl...

Page 31: ...f 86 Switches the auto matic interior lighting con trol on off 85 p Switches the right hand reading lamp on off 85 Function Page A Deactivates tow away protection 51 B Rear view mirror 76 C Transmitte...

Page 32: ...nlocks the vehicle 59 Z Selects the left exte rior mirror 76 Folds the exterior mir rors in out electrically 77 A Selects the right exte rior mirror 76 B 7 Adjusts the exterior mirrors 76 C W Opens cl...

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Page 34: ...Vehicle equipment 32 Occupant safety 32 Children in the vehicle 40 Driving safety systems 46 Anti theft systems 51 31 Safety...

Page 35: ...oes not replace the seat belt All vehicle occupants must wear their seat belt correctly at all times even if the vehicle is equipped with airbags Airbags are not deployed in all types of accidents e g...

Page 36: ...nctioning individual systems may be triggered unintentionally or might not be triggered in the event of an accident with a high rate of vehicle deceleration A malfunction has occurred if Rthe 6 SRS wa...

Page 37: ...even though the vehicle suffers only minor deformation This is the case if for example very rigid vehicle parts such as lon gitudinal body members are hit and sufficient deceleration occurs as a resu...

Page 38: ...bags are deployed Rdo not place any objects between the seat backrest and the door Rdo not hang any hard objects for example coat hangers on the grab handles or coat hooks Rdo not attach accessories e...

Page 39: ...ys tem to identify the seat as being occupied In the event of an accident the restraint systems on the front passenger side are triggered Have restraint systems that have been triggered replaced Drive...

Page 40: ...side window area They are deployed Ron the side on which an impact occurs Rat the start of an accident with a high rate of lateral vehicle deceleration or accelera tion e g in a side impact Rindepend...

Page 41: ...able child restraint system on the front passenger seat You can find more information under Children in the vehicle in the Safety section of the Own er s Manual Follow the manufacturer s installation...

Page 42: ...nary and a door is opened the 7 seat belt warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases For certain countries only regardless of whether the driver or the front passenger have fastened their seat...

Page 43: ...ly with safety regulations when dispos ing of belt tensioners Any Mercedes Benz Service Centre can provide details of these regulations Children in the vehicle Important safety notes G WARNING Do not...

Page 44: ...erform its protective function if it is not correctly fitted to a suitable vehicle seat The child cannot be restrained in the event of an accident heavy braking or sudden changes of direction The chil...

Page 45: ...ition has been fitted there In such cases 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up The front passenger airbag is disa bled G WARNING If the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indica tor lamp does not light...

Page 46: ...ystem This can lead to a system malfunction This may cause the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp to light up without there being a child seat with automatic child seat recognition fit ted The fron...

Page 47: ...ories Seat positions Group 0 up to 10 kg Group 0 up to 13 kg Group I 9 to 18 kg Front passenger seat the front passenger airbag is not disabled X1 X1 UF2 3 4 Front passenger seat the front passenger a...

Page 48: ...A 000 970 10 00 Yes Group I 9 to 18 kg Britax R mer DUO PLUS E1 03 301133 E1 04 301133 A 000 970 11 00 Yes 2 UF suitable for forward facing child seat securing systems in the Universal category appro...

Page 49: ...lock X Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia reel retract it again While the seat belt is retracting you should hear a ratcheting sound The child seat lock function is enabled X Push down o...

Page 50: ...g you will feel a pulsing in the brake pedal X If ABS intervenes continue to depress the brake pedal with force until the braking sit uation is over X To make a full brake application depress the brak...

Page 51: ...control is part of ESP Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi vidually if they spin This enables you to pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces for example if the road surface is slippery...

Page 52: ...in the instrument cluster does not flash In such situations ESP will not stabilise the vehicle Deactivating activating ESP ESP is activated as soon as you start the engine X To deactivate ESP press a...

Page 53: ...elling behind you is warned in an even more noticeable manner If you brake sharply from a speed of more than 70 km h to a standstill the hazard warn ing lamps are activated automatically If the brakes...

Page 54: ...is primed after approximately 15 sec onds X To deactivate unlock the vehicle with the key X To stop the alarm press the Start Stop button in the centre console The key must be inside the vehicle or X...

Page 55: ...motion sensor is primed after approximately 30 seconds i Do not place any objects on the armrest in the centre console Otherwise the oper ation of the interior motion sensor is restricted Do not leav...

Page 56: ...Vehicle equipment 54 Key 54 Doors 58 Boot 61 Side windows 62 Soft top 64 53 Opening and closing...

Page 57: ...As a result they could be seriously or even fatally injured by prolonged exposure to extremely high or low temperatures for example In this case rescuing people from outside the vehi cle is difficult...

Page 58: ...ice Emergency key element General notes If the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked with the key use the emergency key element If you use the emergency key element to unlock and open the driver...

Page 59: ...e key battery is checked within the signal range of the vehicle pressing the or button locks or unlocks the vehicle Changing the battery X Take the emergency key element out of the key Y page 55 You r...

Page 60: ...lost the emer gency key element X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers X If necessary have the locks changed as well The engine cannot be started using KEYLESS GO The key is in the veh...

Page 61: ...the vehicle particularly children elderly peo ple or people in need of special assistance if the vehicle has been locked with the key As a result they may not be able to free them selves in the event...

Page 62: ...side window on that side opens slightly When the door is closed the side window closes again The side windows will not open close if the battery is discharged or if the side win dows have iced up It w...

Page 63: ...sition 1 The door is unlocked i On right hand drive vehicles turn the emergency key element clockwise X Turn the emergency key element back and remove it X Insert the emergency key element into the ke...

Page 64: ...ke sure that there is sufficient clearance above the boot lid The boot lid can be Ropened automatically from outside Ropened automatically from inside Rlocked separately Runlocked with the emergency k...

Page 65: ...the emergency key element out of the key Y page 55 X Insert the emergency key element fully into boot lid lock in the centre console in the vehicle interior X Turn the emergency key element anti cloc...

Page 66: ...engine This function remains active for five minutes or until the driver s or front passenger door is opened Opening and closing all side windows Using the key G WARNING Make sure that nobody can bec...

Page 67: ...lose control of your vehicle You or other persons could be injured as a result You can open or close the soft top Rwhen the vehicle is stationary or Rwhen driving up to a speed of 50 km h If there is...

Page 68: ...essage appears in the multifunction display If when closing you drive at speeds above 50 km h the closing procedure is stopped and in the multifunction display you see the Open close top completely me...

Page 69: ...ends that you only use draught stops which have been tested and approved for Mercedes Benz vehicles This helps to prevent damage to the vehicle The draught stop protects against wind when driving with...

Page 70: ...tion ary X Depress the brake pedal The soft top mechanism or control system is defective X Visit a qualified specialist workshop The soft top was opened and closed several times in succession The soft...

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Page 72: ...Vehicle equipment 70 Correct driver s seat position 70 Seats 71 Steering wheel 74 Mirrors 76 69 Seats steering wheel and mirrors...

Page 73: ...ly Ryou have moved the backrest to an almost vertical position Ryou have set the seat angle so that your thighs are gently supported Ryou can depress the pedals properly Observe the safety guidelines...

Page 74: ...ee the Children in the vehicle section G WARNING A seat belt can only offer its intended degree of protection when the backrest is almost ver tical and the occupant is sitting upright Avoid seat posit...

Page 75: ...X Pull up or push down lever repeatedly until the seat has reached the desired height Adjusting the seats electrically Backrest angle Seat fore and aft adjustment Seat cushion angle Seat height i You...

Page 76: ...ssive seat temperatures The health of passengers that have limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn l...

Page 77: ...preheating phase of seven seconds X Press button repeatedly until the desired heating level is set X To switch off press button repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out You can use the adjusta...

Page 78: ...ght i Related topics REASY ENTRY EXIT feature Y page 75 Rstoring settings Y page 79 EASY ENTRY EXIT feature Important safety notes The EASY ENTRY EXIT feature makes getting in and out of your vehicle...

Page 79: ...ual setting or when you store the setting with the memory function Y page 79 Crash responsive EASY EXIT feature If the crash responsive EASY EXIT feature is triggered in an accident the steering colum...

Page 80: ...xterior mirrors If the battery has been disconnected or com pletely discharged the exterior mirrors must be reset The exterior mirrors will otherwise not fold in when you select the Fold in mir rors w...

Page 81: ...senger side Setting and storing the parking position You can position the front passenger side exterior mirror in such a way that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse...

Page 82: ...tion you can store up to three different settings e g for three dif ferent people The following settings are stored as a single memory preset Rseat and backrest position Rdriver s side steering wheel...

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Page 84: ...Vehicle equipment 82 Exterior lighting 82 Interior lighting 85 Changing bulbs 86 Windscreen wipers 87 81 Lights and windscreen wipers...

Page 85: ...nate as large an area of the edge of the carriageway Have the headlamps converted at a qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre as close to the border as pos sible before drivi...

Page 86: ...ne is on depending on the ambient light conditions the daytime driv ing lights or the dipped beam headlamps are switched on When the dipped beam headlamps are switched on the L indicator lamp in the i...

Page 87: ...he direction of arrow or Main beam headlamps X To switch on the main beam head lamps turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine X Turn the light switch to L or c or X Press th...

Page 88: ...heric humidity X Drive with the headlamps switched on The level of moisture diminishes depend ing on the length of the journey and the weather conditions humidity and temper ature If the level of mois...

Page 89: ...ystems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of vehicle safety You must therefore make sure that these function correctly at all times Have the...

Page 90: ...lamp housing and pull out the bulb X Insert a new bulb into the bulb holder and screw the bulb holder into the lamp hous ing X Press the lamp housing back into the frame until it engages Windscreen w...

Page 91: ...wipers switched on Remove the key from the ignition lock before replacing the wiper blades To avoid damaging the windscreen wiper blades make sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the windscreen...

Page 92: ...Switch off the engine using the Start Stop button and open the driver s door X Remove the cause of the obstruction X Switch the windscreen wipers back on The windscreen wipers are inoperative The win...

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Page 94: ...Vehicle equipment 92 Overview of climate control sys tems 92 Operating the climate control sys tem 93 Adjusting the air vents 98 91 Climate control...

Page 95: ...lates the temperature and the humidity in the vehicle interior and filters undesirable substances out of the air THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control is only operational if the engine is running The...

Page 96: ...t of your THERMOTRONIC automatic cli mate control RActivate climate control using the and buttons The indicator lamps in the and buttons light up RSet the temperature to 22 ROnly use the demisting fun...

Page 97: ...ching on off X To activate press the button The indicator lamp in the button lights up X To switch off press the button The indicator lamp in the button goes out The cooling with air dehumidification...

Page 98: ...ibution is controlled according to the selected setting Setting the airflow X Select key position 2 with the Start Stop button X To increase reduce press the K or I button Switching the MONO function...

Page 99: ...he button The indicator lamp in the button lights up or goes out Problems with the rear window heating The rear window heating has switched off prematurely or cannot be activated The on board voltage...

Page 100: ...ginal posi tion The indicator lamp in the g button goes out Air recirculation mode is deactivated i If you open the side windows manually after closing them with the convenience closing feature they w...

Page 101: ...the centre air vent 2 To close the centre air vent Centre air vent right Centre air vent left X To open the centre air vent turn the adjuster in centre air vent or in the direction of the arrow to po...

Page 102: ...You can adjust the blower output of AIR SCARF vents using the AIRSCARF button Y page 74 Adjusting the air vents 99 Climate control Z...

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Page 104: ...e equipment 102 Running in notes 102 Driving 102 AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7 gear sport transmission 107 AMG button SETUP 114 Refuelling 114 Parking 117 Driving tips 119 Driving systems 122 101 Driving and p...

Page 105: ...time RDo not carry out a RACE START RDo not manually shift to a lower gear to brake the vehicle RIf possible do not depress the accelerator pedal past the point of resistance kick down ROnly select th...

Page 106: ...ion lock This is only the case if you are not depressing the brake pedal 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...

Page 107: ...ly need to carry the key on your person X Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed X Press the Start Stop button once Y page 103 The engine starts Starting procedure with the key If the Start Sto...

Page 108: ...ll start assist will no longer brake your vehi cle and it could roll away X Take your foot off the brake pedal i Once you have taken your foot off the brake pedal the vehicle is held for around one se...

Page 109: ...board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or discharged X Jump start the vehicle Y page 217 If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump start it X Consult a qualified special...

Page 110: ...SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7 gear sport transmission Important safety notes G WARNING The movement of the pedals must not be impaired in any way Do not keep any objects in the driver s footwell Make sure that flo...

Page 111: ...ransmission position D or R Shifting to neutral N X Push the E SELECT lever forwards or back to the first point of resistance i If you use the E SELECT lever to shift the transmission to N before swit...

Page 112: ...sion to N while driving This can damage the transmission If ESP is deactivated or faulty only shift the transmission to posi tion N if the vehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads 7 Drive The...

Page 113: ...nted opti mum economy engine and transmission settings S Sport Sporty engine and trans mission settings S SportPlus Extremely sporty engine and transmission settings M Manual Manual gearshifting Drivi...

Page 114: ...th your left foot and keep it depressed X Turn the drive program selector switch clockwise Y page 110 until the RS indi cator on the switch lights up in red The RACE STARTConfirm Paddle UPCancel Paddl...

Page 115: ...mission settings Rthe transmission shifting up later and shift ing down dynamically Ras a result of the later transmission upshifts the fuel consumption may be higher Rif a period of dynamic driving i...

Page 116: ...sion shifts to a gear which allows ideal acceleration and deceleration To do this the transmission shifts down one or more gears Manual drive program In manual drive program M you need to change gear...

Page 117: ...he 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 refu...

Page 118: ...sults in consid erably higher petrol consumption and sig nificantly reduced engine performance Avoid driving at full throttle If no fuel other than regular petrol with 91 RON 82 5 MON or a lower grade...

Page 119: ...Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle switches off Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the fuel system Closing X Replace the fuel filler cap and turn it clock wise The fuel filler cap audibly en...

Page 120: ...the exhaust system come into contact with flammable materials such as dry grass or petrol for example Do not park the vehicle on dry grass land or harvested grain fields The hot exhaust system could...

Page 121: ...in N for approximately 30 minutes If you open the driver s or front passenger door during this period the transmission automatically shifts to P i The engine can be turned off while the vehicle is in...

Page 122: ...e vehicle is braked as long as you keep the handle of the electric parking brake pressed The longer the electric parking brake handle is depressed the greater the braking force During braking Ra warni...

Page 123: ...the brakes Wet road surface If driving in heavy rain for a prolonged period of time without braking there may be a delayed reaction from the brakes when brak ing for the first time This may also occu...

Page 124: ...re traction G WARNING Whereas the vehicle can be fully controlled at a certain speed on dry roads you must reduce your speed on wet or icy roads to achieve the same road safety You could otherwise cau...

Page 125: ...a constant road speed for you It brakes automatically in order to avoid exceeding the set speed On long and steep downhill gradients especially if the vehicle is laden you must select shift range 1 2...

Page 126: ...aining the current speed You can store the current speed if you are driving faster than 30 km h X Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed X Briefly press the cruise control lever up or down to the...

Page 127: ...indicator lamp in the cruise control lever lights up Cruise control is automatically deactivated if Ryou press the electric parking brake han dle Ryou are driving at less than 30 km h RESP intervenes...

Page 128: ...r to limit the speed to any speed above 30 km h while the engine is running Stores the current speed or a higher speed LIM indicator lamp Stores the current speed calls up the last stored speed or mak...

Page 129: ...se control lever pressed beyond the pressure point until the desired speed is set Press the cruise control lever up for a higher speed or down for a lower speed Deactivating variable SPEEDTRONIC There...

Page 130: ...r lamps and are off X Press button twice Indicator lamps and light up You have selected Sport mode The AMG Ride Control SPORT message appears in the multifunction display If indicator lamp lights up X...

Page 131: ...ARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above 18 km h It is reactivated at lower speeds PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your vehicle using four sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear...

Page 132: ...the front area Left hand side of the vehicle Right hand side of the vehicle Segments showing operational readiness The warning display for each side of the vehi cle is divided into five yellow and two...

Page 133: ...i PARKTRONIC is automatically activated when you switch on the ignition and release the parking brake 130 Driving systems Driving and parking...

Page 134: ...is interference X Clean the PARKTRONIC sensors Y page 198 X Switch the ignition back on The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or ultrasound waves X See if PARKTRONIC functions in a...

Page 135: ...Ensure that key position 2 has been selec ted with the Start Stop button X Make sure that the Reversing camera function is selected in COMAND see the separate operating instructions for COMAND X Enga...

Page 136: ...d especially if the vehicles are driving in a stag gered formation in different lanes In particu lar this may be the case if the vehicles are driving at the edge of their lane nearest your vehicle Due...

Page 137: ...ed Always pay attention to traffic conditions and your surroundings Otherwise you may fail to recognise dangers in time cause an accident and injure yourself and others Collision warning If a vehicle...

Page 138: ...Vehicle equipment 136 Important safety notes 136 Displays and operation 136 135 On board computer and displays...

Page 139: ...or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING The on board computer only records and dis plays malfunctions and warnings from certain systems For this r...

Page 140: ...play 6 Makes accepts or rejects ends a call WX Increases reduces vol ume Switches on LINGUATRONIC see the separate operating instruc tions Press briefly back deactivates LINGUATRONIC and fades out dis...

Page 141: ...shift range and drive program Description field Menu bar Status line with time and outside temper ature X To display menu bar press the or button on the steering wheel 138 Displays and operation On bo...

Page 142: ...nu assistance Y page 132 B Serv menu Y page 145 Rcalls up display messages Y page 151 Rchecks the tyre pressure electronically Y page 228 RASSYST PLUS service interval display Y page 193 C Settings me...

Page 143: ...ours have been exceeded R9 999 kilometres have been exceeded R9 999 kilometres miles have been excee ded The From reset trip computer is automati cally reset if the value exceeds 9 999 hours or 99 999...

Page 144: ...travel display Direction of travel Current street Activated route guidance No change of direction announced Distance to the destination Distance to the next change of direction Current street Symbol...

Page 145: ...ould be calculated to the selected destination For more information on status indicators see the separate COMAND APS operating instructions Audio menu Selecting a radio station You can only change the...

Page 146: ...d traffic conditions allow Otherwise you may be distracted from the traffic conditions cause an accident and injure yourself and others Functions and displays are dependent on the optional equipment i...

Page 147: ...ist X If only one telephone number is stored for a name press the 6 or a button to start dialling or X If there is more than one number for a particular name press the 6 or a button to display the num...

Page 148: ...n to select the INST CLUSTER submenu X Press the a button to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Display unit Speed odometer func tion You will see the selected setting km or miles X Press t...

Page 149: ...40 seconds after unlocking the vehicle with the key The exterior lighting switches off when you open the driver s door Rfor 15 seconds after switching off the engine and closing the doors If the engi...

Page 150: ...tton on the steer ing wheel to select the Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Vehicle submenu X Press the a button to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Automatic door locks...

Page 151: ...hen locking func tion You will see the selected setting on or off X Press the a button to save the setting Resetting to factory settings For safety reasons not all functions are reset the Limit Speed...

Page 152: ...d limits You can use the RACETIMER to store lap times X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the AMG menu X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the RACETIMER is shown i If the RACETIME...

Page 153: ...have stopped 16 laps the current lap does not have to be reset X Reset the current lap X Press a to confirm Reset Reset Race Timer appears in the multi function display X Press the button to select Y...

Page 154: ...messages and follow the additional notes in this Owner s Manual Message memory The on board computer saves certain display messages You can call up the display messages in the message memory X Press...

Page 155: ...nction In addition the h and warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above X Drive on carefully X Visit a qual...

Page 156: ...flashes and a warning tone sounds You are making an emergency stop using the electric parking brake X After the emergency stop release the electric parking brake lever Parking brake See Owner s Manual...

Page 157: ...alist workshop The warning lamp yellow lights up In addition the indicator lamp red flashes for about 10 seconds after the electric parking brake has been engaged or released It then goes out or remai...

Page 158: ...age the electric parking brake If it is not possible to engage the electric parking brake X Shift the transmission to P using the button on the centre con sole X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away...

Page 159: ...ing slight steering move ments at a speed above 20 km h until the display message disappears Child seat in wrong position See Owner s Manual G Risk of injury The child seat is positioned incorrectly X...

Page 160: ...urn signal The LEDs in the rear left or right hand indicator lamp do not light up X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Left mirror turn signal or Right mirror turn signal None of the LEDs in the...

Page 161: ...EDs in the rear fog lamp light up X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Reversing light None of the LEDs in the reversing lamp light up X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Left daytime driv...

Page 162: ...ature increases again visit a qualified spe cialist workshop immediately The poly V belt may have torn A warning tone also sounds X Stop the vehicle immediately paying attention to road and traf fic c...

Page 163: ...coolant needs topping up more often than usual have the engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist work shop 4 Engine oil level Stop vehicle Switch engine off There is insufficient oil i...

Page 164: ...oss from the vehicle consult a qualified specialist workshop C There is only a small amount of fuel in the fuel tank X Refuel at the nearest filling station 8 Reserve fuel level The fuel level has fal...

Page 165: ...rior mir rors Blind Spot Assist is operational again and the display message disappears if Rthe dirt e g slush drops away while the vehicle is in motion Rthe system detects that the sensors are fully...

Page 166: ...tention to the traffic conditions as you do so X If necessary change a wheel Y page 230 Rectify tyre pressure The tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres or the tyre pressure difference...

Page 167: ...ing any sudden steering or braking manoeuvres Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Correct the tyre pressure Y page 228 X If necessary repair the faulty tyre or change the wheel Y pa...

Page 168: ...ft top is fully open or closed K Top operation Please wait The on board voltage is too low X Start the engine The soft top has been opened and closed several times in a row The soft top drive has been...

Page 169: ...ock and turn it to the desired position Y page 103 Key not detected white display mes sage You are in the vehicle and the key currently cannot be detected by the vehicle X Change the location of the k...

Page 170: ...ver s door is open and the transmission is in position R N or D A warning tone also sounds X Shift the transmission to P using the button on the centre con sole X Press the electric parking brake hand...

Page 171: ...he 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 Make sure that...

Page 172: ...rear spoiler returns to the original position If this problem persists or the cause cannot be identified X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Rear spoiler inop erative Limit 200 km h The rear spoil...

Page 173: ...e indicator lamp for the electric parking brake flashes and or the yel low warning lamp for the electric parking brake lights up G Risk of accident The electric parking brake is temporarily malfunctio...

Page 174: ...t warning lamp flashes and an intermittent audible warning sounds G Risk of injury The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt At the same time you are driving faster than 25 km hor...

Page 175: ...ABS and ESP are malfunctioning Other systems e g BAS and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above T...

Page 176: ...ESP Exceptions Y page 48 X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions h The yellow ESP and ESP OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is run ning G Risk of accident ESP is no...

Page 177: ...warning lamp lights up while the engine is running The smoothness of the gear change is restricted The sub geartrain with the odd gears has failed The transmission is in emergency mode X Have the veh...

Page 178: ...illing station Tyres Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions h The yellow tyre pressure moni tor warning lamp is on G Risk of accident The tyre pressure monitor has detected a sudden or s...

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Page 180: ...Vehicle equipment 178 Stowage areas 178 Features 180 177 Stowing and features...

Page 181: ...Rbrake sharply Rchange direction suddenly Rare involved in an accident Sharp edged and fragile objects must not be placed in the luggage net Front stowage compartments Glove compartment X To open pull...

Page 182: ...e armrest X To open press button on the left or right and slide the armrest in the direction of the arrow The armrest engages in two different detents i The stowage compartment can be locked and unloc...

Page 183: ...s for containers of a suitable size and which have lids Otherwise the drinks could spill Cup holders should not be used for hot drinks Otherwise you may scald yourself Cup holder in the centre console...

Page 184: ...opens X To remove the insert slide insert for wards in the direction of the arrow X Remove insert X To refit the insert place the insert into the holder and press it in the opposite direction of the a...

Page 185: ...stowage compartment opens X Lift up the cover of socket X To close fold down cover Mobile phone Important notes G WARNING Observe the legal requirements of the country in which you are currently driv...

Page 186: ...eparate mobile phone bracket installation instruc tions X Insert the mobile phone into the mobile phone bracket see the separate mobile phone bracket installation instructions If the mobile phone is i...

Page 187: ...iler manually for cleaning G 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 re...

Page 188: ...e g by an object jammed between the body and the rear spoiler X Remove the object Garage door opener Important safety notes The HomeLink garage door opener integra ted in the rear view mirror allows...

Page 189: ...tter button B on garage door remote control A until indi cator lamp lights up green The programming has been successful if indicator lamp lights up or flashes green X Release transmitter button or on...

Page 190: ...smission Opening or closing the garage door Once programmed the integrated garage door opener will assume the function of the garage door system s remote control Please also read the operating instruc...

Page 191: ...G WARNING Make sure that there is sufficient clearance around the pedals when floormats are used and that the floormats are properly secured The floormats must be correctly secured at all times using...

Page 192: ...Vehicle equipment 190 Engine compartment 190 Maintenance 193 Care 194 189 Maintenance and care...

Page 193: ...risk of burns only touch those components described in the Owner s Manual and observe the relevant safety notes X Make sure that the windscreen wipers are switched off G WARNING The windscreen wipers...

Page 194: ...crew oil filler cap again and read the dipstick The oil level is correct if the level is between MIN mark and MAX mark X Top up the oil if necessary Adding engine oil H Environmental note When topping...

Page 195: ...p and turn it clockwise as far as it will go You will find further information about coolant in the Technical data section Y page 241 Windscreen washer system and head lamp cleaning system The washer...

Page 196: ...a warning tone The multifunction display shows a service message for a few seconds e g Next service A in days Service A due Service A overdue by days The letter indicates which service is due A stands...

Page 197: ...products and cleaning agents rec ommended and approved by Mercedes Benz For cleaning your vehicle do not use any of the following Rdry rough or hard cloths Rabrasive cleaning agents Rsolvents Rcleani...

Page 198: ...of the guide rails Ryou 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 i...

Page 199: ...ed areas afterwards X Soak bird droppings with water and rinse off the treated areas afterwards X Remove coolant brake fluid tree resin oils fuels and greases by rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in...

Page 200: ...ppings immediately as they are corrosive and therefore can make the soft top fabric leak Do not use high pressure cleaning equipment to clean the vehicle Do not use sharp edged equipment to remove ice...

Page 201: ...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...

Page 202: ...t is switched off and has cooled down X Clean the display surface using a commer cially available microfibre cloth and TFT LCD display cleaner X Dry the display surface using a dry micro fibre cloth C...

Page 203: ...her covers with a damp cloth then wipe the covers down with a dry cloth Make sure that the leather does not become soaked Only use leather care agents that have been tested and approved by Mercedes Be...

Page 204: ...Vehicle equipment 202 Where will I find 202 Flat tyre 204 Battery 213 Jump starting 217 Towing and tow starting 218 Electrical fuses 221 201 Breakdown assistance...

Page 205: ...secured on the inside of the boot lid X Open the boot lid X Turn the catch 90 in the direction of the arrow and remove warning triangle Setting up the warning triangle X Fold feet down and out to the...

Page 206: ...oot Left hand stowage space in boot floor Wheel wrench Towing eye X Pull the loop on the floor covering and fold the floor covering forward X Take out the jack and wheel wrench underneath it TIREFIT k...

Page 207: ...ps X Engage the electric parking brake manually Y page 118 X Bring the front wheels into the straight ahead position X Shift the transmission to P using the button on the centre console X Switch off t...

Page 208: ...o 40 X Do not remove any foreign objects which have penetrated the tyre e g screws or nails X Take the TIREFIT kit out of the boot Y page 203 X Open the TIREFIT kit and remove max 80 km h sticker D X...

Page 209: ...Switch the tyre inflation compressor off briefly to read the correct value from pres sure gauge B Do not operate the tyre inflation com pressor for longer than ten minutes at a time without a break It...

Page 210: ...e is too severely dam aged Do not drive any further Consult a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required Mercedes Benz recommen...

Page 211: ...ems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop i Vehicles without an emergency spare wheel spare wheel are not equipped with wheel changing tools at the factory For more information on whi...

Page 212: ...the engine at any time while the wheel is being changed Do not lie under the vehicle when it is being supported by the jack If you do not raise the vehicle as described it could slip off the jack e g...

Page 213: ...it For this reason you should proceed care fully Request the assistance of a second person or use a second centring pin X Remove the wheel Fitting a new wheel G WARNING Replace damaged or corroded wh...

Page 214: ...ighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger tight Inflating the collapsible emergency spare wheel G WARNING Inflate the collapsible emergency spare wheel before lowering the vehicle You could other...

Page 215: ...re inflation compressor in a safe and accessible place in the vehicle Lowering the vehicle G WARNING Inflate the collapsible emergency spare wheel before lowering the vehicle You could other wise dama...

Page 216: ...n Keep children away Observe this Owner s Man ual H Environmental note Batteries contain pollutants It is against the law to dis pose of them with the house hold rubbish They must be collected separat...

Page 217: ...ont bulkhead on the right hand side of the vehicle when viewed in the direction of travel X Shift the transmission to P with the button in the centre console X Deactivate all electrical consumers e g...

Page 218: ...risk of acid burns during the charg ing process due to the gases which escape from the battery Do not lean over the battery during the charging process G WARNING Battery acid is caustic Avoid contact...

Page 219: ...ly has been inter rupted e g if the battery has been recon nected you need to reset the function for folding the exterior mirrors in out auto matically by folding the mirrors out once Y page 76 216 Ba...

Page 220: ...ther vehicle s battery is not accessible jump start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump starting device X You may only jump start the vehicle when the engine and catalytic converter are cold...

Page 221: ...en from positive terminal and positive terminal each time disconnecting from the battery on your own vehicle first X Slide cover A of the positive terminal in the opposite direction to the arrow X Hav...

Page 222: ...the towing eyes The vehicle may otherwise be damaged Do not use the towing eye for recovery as this could damage the vehicle If in doubt recover the vehicle with a crane You may tow the vehicle for a...

Page 223: ...ghout the towing procedure X Move the transmission to N with the E SELECT lever Check the transmission posi tion in the instrument cluster Towing the vehicle with both axles on the ground It is import...

Page 224: ...e correct fuse rating for the system concerned Otherwise components or sys tems could be damaged The fuses in your vehicle serve to close down faulty circuits If a fuse blows all the compo nents on th...

Page 225: ...X To open from the vehicle interior lift up cover between the roll bars in the direc tion of the arrow X To close shut cover in the opposite direction to the arrow and press to secure The cover must b...

Page 226: ...Vehicle equipment 224 Important safety notes 224 Operation 224 Winter operation 225 Tyre pressure 226 Changing a wheel 229 Wheel and tyre combinations 230 223 Tyres and wheels...

Page 227: ...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...

Page 228: ...eel spare wheel Winter operation General notes At the onset of winter have your vehicle win terproofed at a qualified specialist workshop e g at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Observe the notes in the...

Page 229: ...n addition to the M S marking pro vide the best possible grip in wintry road con ditions Only these tyres will allow driving safety systems such as ABS and ESP to function optimally in winter as these...

Page 230: ...res sure can be checked using the on board com puter G WARNING Do not fit anything else to the tyre valve other than the standard valve cap In particular ret rofitted tyre pressure monitors which are...

Page 231: ...pressure monitor only func tions if the correct sensors are fitted to all wheels Information on tyre pressures is displayed in the multifunction display After a few minutes of driving the current tyre...

Page 232: ...if you have Rchanged the tyre pressure Rchanged the wheels or tyres Rfitted new wheels or tyres If you wish to define the new reference values manually X Use the table on the inside of the fuel fille...

Page 233: ...eck the tyre pressure and reactivate the tyre pressure monitor if neces sary Information on changing tyres and mounting the spare wheel Y page 208 On vehicles fitted with a tyre pressure monitor elect...

Page 234: ...in dam age to the tyres or the vehicle Mercedes Benz accepts no liability for damage resulting from the use of tyres wheels or accessories other than those tes ted and approved Further information abo...

Page 235: ...inter tyres variant 1 Front axle Winter tyres 265 35 R19 98W XL M S Light alloy rim 9 5J x 19 H2 ET 60 or 9 5J x 19 H2 ET 59 Rear axle Winter tyres16 295 30 R20 101W XL M S Light alloy rim 11J x 20 H2...

Page 236: ...d your vehicle may be equipped with a collapsible emergency spare wheel17 18 Tyres 175 50 R19 97P Tyre pressure 350 kPa 3 5 bar Wheels 6 5B x 19 H2 ET 14 17 Only for certain countries 18 Use of snow c...

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Page 238: ...s Benz parts 236 Vehicle electronics 237 Vehicle identification plates 238 Service products and capacities 239 Vehicle data Roadster 242 Boot lid opening dimensions 243 24 GHz radar sensor system coun...

Page 239: ...Rseats Rdashboard Rinstrument cluster Rcentre console Do not install accessories such as audio systems in these areas Do not carry out repairs or welding You could impair the operating efficiency of t...

Page 240: ...ctromagnetic radiation in the vehicle interior Using an exterior aerial takes into account current scientific discus sions relating to the possible health hazards that may result from electromagnetic...

Page 241: ...W PEAK may be used in the vehicle without restrictions Vehicle identification plates Vehicle identification plate with vehi cle identification number VIN and paint code number X Open the right hand do...

Page 242: ...igabe 229 51 RMB 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...

Page 243: ...carbon dioxide is the gas which scien tists believe to be principally responsible for global warming the greenhouse effect Your vehicle s CO2 emissions are directly related to fuel consumption and the...

Page 244: ...its boiling point If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low vapour pockets may form in the brake system when the brakes are applied hard e g when driving downhill This would impair braking ef...

Page 245: ...itor which has been approved for Mercedes Benz The engine cooling system is filled with coolant which must be renewed after 15 years or after 250 000 km at the latest The warranty is only valid if you...

Page 246: ...ear spoiler retracted Opening height 1732 mm rear spoiler extended i The values specified may differ from the actual values depending on the tyres load optional equipment and condition of the suspensi...

Page 247: ...4 Vehicles for Australia when driving in the vicinity of radio telescope facilities Blind Spot Assist must be deactivated using the on board computer Y page 144 Country Radio telescope facilities Geog...

Page 248: ...kin 52 47 24 N 02 59 45 W 5 km Pickmere 53 17 18 N 02 26 38 W 5 km Ireland Iceland Italy Medicina 44 31 14 N 11 38 49 E 20 km Noto 36 52 34 N 14 59 21 E 8 km Sardinia 39 29 50 N 09 14 40 E 15 km Yemen...

Page 249: ...35 km Kalyazin 57 13 22 N 37 54 01 E 35 km Pushchino 54 49 00 N 37 40 00 E 35 km Zelenchukskaya 43 49 53 N 41 35 32 E 35 km Saudi Arabia Sweden Onsala 57 23 45 N 11 55 35 E 12 km Switzerland Bleien 47...

Page 250: ...try Radio telescope facilities Geographical latitude and longitude Distance to be maintained from the facility United Arab Emi rates Cyprus 24 GHz radar sensor system country overview 247 Technical da...

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