Mercedes SLS-Class 2011, SLS AMG 2011 User Manual

SLS AMG

Operator’s Manual

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Contents

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

Introduction ......................................... 26

At a glance ........................................... 31

Safety and security ............................. 43

COMAND APS ...................................... 69

Controls in detail .............................. 235

Operation ........................................... 319

Practical hints ................................... 361

Technical data ................................... 419

Index

1, 2, 3 ...

911 emergency call .......................... 152

911 emergency call system ............. 152

ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 61

Indicator lamp ................................ 389

Messages in the multifunction

display ................................... 371, 372

Accepting incoming calls ........... 84, 158

Accessory weight .............................. 345

Accidents ........................................... 260

Air bags ........................................... 45

Emergency calls (mbrace) .............. 309

Emergency calls (Tele Aid, Canada

only) ............................................... 309

Acoustic lock feedback .................... 286

Active partitions in USB devices ..... 197

Adaptive Brake .................................... 65

Additives

Engine oil ....................................... 426

Gasoline ......................................... 427

Address book ..................................... 160

adding destinations to ................... 146

creating new entries ...................... 161

deleting entries from ............. 155, 164

details ............................................ 164

dialing numbers from ..................... 165

downloading contents ................... 166

editing entries ................................ 165

Home address ............................... 143

menu overview .............................. 161

navigating to destinations in .......... 165

opening .......................................... 161

saving call list entries in ................ 157

searching ....................................... 162

selecting an entry .......................... 161

voice control

with ....................... 166, 218, 227, 231

see My address (destination)

Address change ................................... 27

Address of destination (See also Destinations)

entering with voice commands ...... 213

home address ................................ 122

stopover destinations .................... 124

Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced

TPMS) ................................................. 329

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................................... 368

Air bags ................................................ 45

Emergency call upon deployment .. 309

Front, driver and passenger ............. 47

Head ................................................ 49

Knee bags ........................................ 48

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................................... 365

OCS (Occupant Classification

System) ........................................... 49

Passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp .......................... 49, 396

Safety guidelines ............................. 46

Side impact ...................................... 48

Air conditioning refrigerant and

lubricant ............................................. 426

Air distribution .................................. 302

Air filter .............................................. 384

Air pressure

see Tire inflation pressure

Air pressure (tires) ............................ 345

Air recirculation mode ...................... 303

Air vents ............................................. 301

Air volume .......................................... 302

Alarm system

see Anti-theft systems

Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) ...... 408

Alphabetical track selection ............ 196

Alternative Route function ............... 138

Alternator

Messages in the multifunction

display ................................... 368, 383

Alternator (Technical data)

see Vehicle specification

AMG button

SETUP ............................................ 270

AMG menu ......................................... 287

SETUP ............................................ 288

AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-SPEED

Transmission ..................................... 263

Automatic shift program ................ 267

Gear range indicator ...................... 266

Gear ranges ................................... 266

Index

Gear selector lever ........................ 263

Hill-start assist system .................. 293

Kickdown ....................................... 266

Kickdown (manual shift program) .. 270

Manual shift program ..................... 268

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................................... 388

One-touch gearshifting .................. 267

Program mode indicator ................ 267

Program mode selector dial ... 267, 269

Shifting procedure ......................... 264

Steering wheel gearshift control .... 267

Transmission position indicator ..... 265

Transmission positions .................. 265

Announcement phase (driving

maneuvers) ........................................ 133

Announcements, navigation

see Navigation announcements

Announcements, traffic (real-time) . 143

Answering incoming calls .......... 84, 158

Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................. 428

Antilock Brake System

see ABS

Anti-theft systems ............................... 66

Anti-theft alarm system ................... 66

Canceling the alarm ......................... 67

Immobilizer ...................................... 66

Aquaplaning

see Hydroplaning

Ashtray ............................................... 307

Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 345

Audio .................................................. 168

announcements ............................. 137

CD, DVD, and MP3 ........................ 177

loudness .......................................... 89

phone volume ................................ 151

read-out ........................................... 89

sound settings ................................. 90

steering wheel operation ................. 83

turning off ........................................ 89

voice control .................................. 206

see Muting audio see Navigation announcements see Read-aloud announcements see Volume

Audio Aux (auxiliary)

main system .................................. 197

switching to ................................... 197

voice commands for ...................... 225

Audio format

audio playback ............................... 189

DVD Video ..................................... 205

Audio menu ............................... 168, 279

Authorizing Bluetooth devices ......... 149

Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ..... 247

Automatic central locking ................ 239

Automatic headlamp mode .............. 250

Automatic interior lighting control .. 253

Automatic picture switch-off ........... 199

Automatic shift program .................. 267

Auxiliary (Aux) operation

main audio ..................................... 197

main video ..................................... 205

voice commands for ...................... 225

voice control with .......................... 230

AUX socket ........................................ 304

Avoid settings for route guidance ... 107

Axle oils .............................................. 425

Back button ......................................... 79

Backrest

see Seats

Backup lamps

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................................... 384

Backward track skip ......................... 187

Balance (sound), setting ..................... 90

Bang & Olufsen sound system ........... 90

Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 345

BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62

Bass setting

main system .................................... 90

Battery, SmartKey

Checking condition ........................ 237

Replacing ....................................... 399

Battery, Vehicle ................................. 410

Charging ........................................ 412

Jump starting ................................. 413

Messages in the multifunction

display ................................... 368, 383

Bead (tire) .......................................... 345

Index

Beverage holder

see Cup holder

Bit rates for digital audio .................. 179

Blocked areas for route guidance .... 112

Blocking routes ................................. 137

Bluetooth

Brake Assist System

Brake fluid

Brake lamps

Brake pads

Brakes ................................................ 349

Break-in period .................................. 320

Brightness

Brightness setting

Browsing lists

Bulbs

activating phone ............................ 149

Device authorizing ........................... 97

Device de-authorizing ...................... 98

Displaying details ............................. 97

downloading address book

content .......................................... 166

external authorization .................... 150

External authorization ...................... 98

List of devices .................................. 97

making calls ................................... 148

Settings ........................................... 96

Switching On/Off ............................ 96

see BAS

Checking level ............................... 325

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................................... 376

Cleaning lenses ............................. 357

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................................... 370

Ceramic brake system ................... 350

High-performance brake system .... 350

Warning lamp ................................. 389

Setting ............................................. 93

main video ..................................... 203

see Predictive speller see Searching

see Replacing bulbs

CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ... 29 Calculating routes

see Route guidance

California retail buyers and

lessees, important notice for ............. 27

Calling (See also Telephone)

dialing with keypad ........................ 159

emergency calls ............................. 152

history of calls ............................... 155

redialing ................................... 85, 159

using address book entries ............ 165

using phone book

entries ............................. 84, 153, 160

voice control with .......................... 219

see Call lists

Call lists ............................................. 155

calling number in ........................... 160

deleting .......................................... 158

displaying details ........................... 156

saving entries in address

book ...................................... 156, 157

selecting ........................................ 156

Calls (phone) ...................................... 280

Call waiting function ......................... 160

Camera angle, DVD Video ................. 205

Canceling entry into COMAND ........... 87

Can holder

see Cup holder

Capacities and recommended

fuel/lubricants .................................. 425

Carpets, cleaning .............................. 359

Categories

points of interest (POIs) ................. 128

satellite radio ......................... 175, 222

stopover destinations .................... 124

CD/DVD discs

Loading .......................................... 180

CD Audio, main vehicle ..................... 177

ejecting discs ................................. 182

fast forward and reverse ................ 187

Gracenote® Media Database ......... 188

handling and care of discs ............. 180

loading discs .................................. 180

selecting a track ............................ 187

starting playback ........................... 184

Index

stopping or pausing playback ........ 186

voice control with .................. 224, 229

Center console

Lower part ....................................... 39

Upper part ....................................... 38

Central locking

Automatic ...................................... 239

Locking/unlocking from inside ...... 239

SmartKey ....................................... 236

Central locking/unlocking switch ... 239

Ceramic brake system ...................... 350

Certification label .............................. 420

Channel selection (satellite radio) ..... 83

voice commands for ...................... 223

Chapter selection (DVD)

main video ..................................... 203

Character entry ................................... 86

Children in the vehicle

Air bags ........................................... 45

Indicator lamp, passenger front

air bag off ........................................ 49

Infant and child restraint systems .... 58

OCS (Occupant Classification

System) ........................................... 49

Safety notes ..................................... 57

Tether anchorage points .................. 59

Top tether ........................................ 59

Child safety

see Children in the vehicle

Chrome-plated exhaust tip,

cleaning .............................................. 360

Cigarette lighter ................................ 307

City center, selecting as

destination ................................. 119, 214

City of destination, selecting ........... 115

Clear button ......................................... 79

Climate control system .................... 298

Air conditioning ............................. 300

Air conditioning refrigerant ............ 426

Air distribution ............................... 302

Air recirculation mode ................... 303

Air vents ........................................ 301

Air volume ..................................... 302

Automatic mode ............................ 300

Deactivating system ...................... 299

Front defroster .............................. 302

Maximum cooling MAX COOL ........ 303

Temperature .................................. 300

Using driver-side settings for

passenger side ............................... 303

Cockpit ................................................. 33

Cold tire inflation pressure .............. 345

Collapsible wheel chock ................... 363

Color video settings

main video ..................................... 203

COMAND

control unit ...................................... 75

Reset ............................................... 99

System settings ............................... 92

COMAND, about

basic functions ................................ 89

operation of ..................................... 85

switching on/off .............................. 89

COMAND components ........................ 73

COMAND controller ............................. 77

COMAND Control System ................... 72

Combination switch .......................... 251

Commands for voice control ............ 225

for address book ................... 219, 227

for CD, DVD, MP3 .................. 224, 229

for navigation ........................ 212, 226

for phone operation ....................... 226

for radio and satellite radio .... 221, 228

general commands ........................ 225

Contacts

see Address book

Contrast setting

main video ..................................... 203

Control system .................................. 272

Multifunction display ..................... 273

Multifunction steering wheel ......... 272

Resetting to factory settings .......... 282

Submenus in the Settings menu .... 283

Control system menus ...................... 275

AMG ............................................... 287

Audio ............................................. 279

Navi ............................................... 277

Service ........................................... 281

Settings ......................................... 282

Telephone ...................................... 280

Trip ................................................ 275

Control system submenus

Convenience .................................. 286

Instrument cluster ......................... 283

Index

Lighting .......................................... 284

Vehicle ........................................... 286

Convenience submenu

Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 286

Fold-in function for exterior rear

view mirrors ................................... 287

Coolant

Anticorrosion/antifreeze ............... 428

Capacities ...................................... 425

Checking level ............................... 324

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................................... 381

Crosshair position in map ................ 106

saving in Last Destinations ............ 147

Cruise control .................................... 290

Activating ....................................... 290

Canceling ....................................... 291

Changing the set speed ................. 291

Last stored speed .......................... 292

Lever .............................................. 290

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................................... 367

Resume function ............................ 292

Setting current speed .................... 291

Cup holder ......................................... 306

Curb weight ....................................... 345

Current location of vehicle

see Vehicle location (current)

Current street, displaying ................ 110

Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 29

Customer Relations Department ....... 29

Dashboard

see Instrument cluster

Data for navigation

see Updating map software

Data recording ..................................... 29

Date format

setting ............................................. 94

Daytime running lamp mode ............ 251

Switching on or off ......................... 284

Deep water

see Standing water

Defogging (windshield) ..................... 303

Defroster

Front (Climate control system) ...... 302

Rear window .................................. 304

Delayed shut-off

Exterior lamps ................................ 285

Interior lighting .............................. 286

Department of Transportation

see DOT

Deregistering Bluetooth devices ..... 151

Destination input .............................. 114

entering a city ................................ 115

Entering a house number ............... 119

from destination memory .............. 122

from Last Destinations .................. 123

from map ....................................... 123

Selecting a state/province ............ 114

speed restriction on .............. 102, 123

Stopover ........................................ 124

via address .................................... 114

Destination memory (See also Last

Destinations) ............................. 122, 143

adding stopover destination .......... 124

choosing destination from ............. 122

home address in ............................ 143

saving destinations to ............ 145, 216

voice control for ............................ 216

Destination memory list ................... 123

Destination reached message ......... 135

Destinations

adding to address book ................. 146

displaying information about ......... 138

distance to, displaying ................... 110

guidance to .................................... 132

moving map to ............................... 107

saving to destination

memory ................................. 145, 216

Search & Send service ................... 125

selecting point of interest .............. 126

stopover destinations .................... 124

voice control with .......................... 213

see Route guidance

Detour function ................................. 137

Dialed calls, list of ............................. 155

Dialing telephone

see Calling

Dialog

see Voice control

Index

Difficulties

While driving .................................. 260

With starting .................................. 258

Dimensions (vehicle)

see Vehicle specification

Direction of rotation (tires) .............. 337

Disc handling ..................... 100, 180, 199

Display, main ....................................... 73

automatic DVD picture switch-off .. 199

menus ........................................ 81, 85

with voice command ...................... 209

Display, map

see Map display

Display design

setting ............................................. 93

Displays

Maintenance service indicator ....... 352

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................................... 364

Multifunction display ..................... 273

Symbol messages .......................... 370

Text messages ............................... 365

Trip computer ................................ 275

Vehicle status message memory ... 282

Vehicle system settings ................. 282

Distance to destination, displaying . 110

District, selecting as destination ..... 119

with voice commands .................... 214

Door control panel .............................. 41

Door handles ........................................ 41

Doors

Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ...... 236

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................................... 379

Opening/closing ............................ 238

Remote door lock (mbrace) ........... 313

Remote door lock (Tele Aid,

Canada only) .................................. 313

Unlocking (Mechanical key) ........... 398

DOT (Department of

Transportation) .................................. 345

Downloading address book

content ............................................... 166

Drinking and driving ......................... 349

Driving

Abroad ........................................... 351

Hydroplaning ................................. 351

Instructions ........................... 258, 348

In winter ........................................ 348

Problems ....................................... 260

RACE START .................................. 292

Safety systems ................................ 61

Systems ......................................... 290

Through standing water ................. 351

Driving and parking

Safety notes .................................. 257

Driving maneuvers ............................ 133

Driving off .................................. 259, 351

Driving safety systems ....................... 61

ABS .................................................. 61

Adaptive Brake ................................ 65

BAS .................................................. 62

EBP .................................................. 65

ESC .................................................. 62

ETS .................................................. 63

Trunk Wing ....................................... 65

Driving systems

Cruise control ................................ 290

Hill-start assist system .................. 293

Parktronic system .......................... 294

RACE START .................................. 292

Rear view camera .......................... 296

Driving tips, AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT

7-SPEED Transmission ...................... 266

DRM (Digital Rights Management) ... 193

DTMF tone transmission .................. 160

DVD Audio, main vehicle .................. 177

ejecting discs ................................. 182

fast forward and reverse ................ 187

handling and care of discs ..... 100, 180

loading discs .................................. 180

Notes about ................................... 178

pause function ............................... 186

selecting a track ............................ 187

setting audio format ...................... 189

starting playback ........................... 184

stopping or pausing playback ........ 186

voice control with .................. 224, 230

DVD changer

loading ........................................... 101

DVD menu operation ......................... 203

DVD playback conditions ................. 199

DVD Video .......................................... 198

automatic picture switch off .......... 199

control menu, displaying/hiding .... 201

Index

DVD menu ..................................... 203

fast forward/rewind ...................... 202

functional restrictions .................... 200

handling and care of discs ............. 199

interactive content ........................ 205

menu system ................................. 202

notes on ........................................ 199

operating DVD menu ..................... 203

picture settings .............................. 203

safety notes ................................... 198

selecting film/track ....................... 203

stop function ................................. 202

submenu overview ......................... 201

switching to ................................... 201

voice control with .................. 225, 230

Dynamic routing ........................ 107, 143

Easy-entry/exit feature ............ 245, 286

EBP (Electronic Brake

Proportioning) ...................................... 65

Ejecting discs and memory cards

main audio system ......................... 182

Electrical system

Improper work on or

modifications ................................... 28

Power outlets ................................. 308

Electrical system (Technical data)

see Vehicle specification

Electronic parking brake .................. 261

Electronic Stability Control

see ESC

Emergency, in case of

Exiting the vehicle ............................ 57

First aid kit ..................................... 362

Flat tire .......................................... 402

Hazard warning flasher .................. 252

Roadside Assistance ................ 27, 311

Towing the vehicle ......................... 415

Emergency calls

mbrace .......................................... 309

Tele Aid (Canada only) ................... 309

Emergency operations

Remote door lock (mbrace) ........... 313

Remote door lock (Tele Aid,

Canada only) .................................. 313

Trunk lid, emergency release ......... 240

Emergency phone calls ..................... 152

Emergency Tensioning Device

see ETD

Emission control ............................... 352

Information label ............................ 421

System warranties ........................... 26

Ending active phone calls ................. 160

Ending calls .......................................... 84

Engine

Break-in recommendations ............ 320

Cleaning ......................................... 356

Compartment ................................ 322

Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 394

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................................... 381

Number .......................................... 421

Starting .......................................... 258

Turning off ..................................... 262

Engine (Technical data)

see Vehicle specification

Engine coolant

see Coolant

Engine oil

Adding ........................................... 323

Additives ........................................ 426

Checking level ............................... 323

Consumption ................................. 323

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................................... 383

Oil dipstick ..................................... 323

Recommended engine oils and oil

filter ............................................... 426

Warning lamp ................................. 394

Engine oil temperature gauge .......... 271

ESC (Electronic Stability Control) ...... 62

ETS .................................................. 63

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................... 371, 372, 377

Warning lamp ................................. 393

ETD (Emergency Tensioning

Device) ................................................. 55

Safety guidelines ............................. 46

ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 63

Express operation

Power windows .............................. 255

Exterior lamp switch ......................... 250

Index

Exterior rear view mirrors ................ 246

Fold-in function .............................. 248

Parking position ............................. 247

Power-folding ................................. 248

Switching fold-in function on or

off .................................................. 287

Synchronizing ................................ 248

Exterior view of vehicle ...................... 32

External audio or video devices

main system .......................... 197, 205

voice control with .......................... 225

Fastening the seat belts ..................... 54

Fast forward

audio playback ............................... 187

video playback ............................... 202

Film selection, DVD ........................... 203

First aid kit ......................................... 362

Flat tire ............................................... 402

Preparing the vehicle ..................... 402

TIREFIT (tire repair kit) ................... 402

Floormat (driver’s side) .................... 317

Fluids

Brake fluid ..................................... 425

Capacities ...................................... 425

Engine coolant ............................... 425

Engine oil ....................................... 425

Power steering fluid ....................... 425

Transmission fluid .......................... 425

Washer and headlamp cleaning

system ........................................... 425

Folders

MP3 mode, selecting ..................... 187

Fold-in function for exterior rear

view mirrors ...................................... 248

Formats, audio .................................. 178

Forward track skip ............................ 187

Front air bags

see Air bags

Fuel ..................................................... 320

Additives ........................................ 427

Capacity, fuel tank ......................... 425

Drive sensibly–safe fuel ................. 348

Fuel consumption statistics ........... 276

Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 321

Fuel tank reserve warning lamp ..... 394

Premium unleaded gasoline ... 425, 427

Refueling ........................................ 320

Requirements ................................ 427

Fuel filler flap ..................................... 321

Fuel gauge ......................................... 271

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ........ 425

Fuel tank

Capacity ........................................ 425

Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 321

Refueling ........................................ 320

Full-screen map ................................. 106

Fuses .................................................. 417

Garage door opener .......................... 313

Gasoline

see Fuel

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ... 345

Gear range ......................................... 266

Indicator ........................................ 266

Limiting .......................................... 268

Shifting into optimal ...................... 268

Gear selector lever ............................ 263

Cleaning ......................................... 359

Gearshift pattern ........................... 263

Shifting procedure ......................... 264

Transmission position indicator ..... 265

Transmission positions .................. 265

Generator

see Alternator

Geo-coordinates, displaying ............. 110

Global locking/unlocking

see Key, SmartKey

Global voice control commands ...... 207

Glove box ........................................... 304

Google Maps® .................................... 125

GPS reception .................................... 103

displaying geo-coordinates ............ 110

Gracenote

Gross Axle Weight Rating

Gross Vehicle Weight

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

GSM network coverage .................... 148

Media database ............................. 188

see GAWR

see GVW

see GVWR

Index

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............ 345

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating) ................................................ 345

Hands-free microphone, switching

on/off ................................................. 160

Hanging up (phone calls) .................. 160

Hard disk drive

voice control with .................. 225, 229

Hard plastic trim items, cleaning .... 359

Hazard warning flasher .................... 252

Head air bags ....................................... 49

Headlamp cleaning system .............. 252

Headlamps

Automatic headlamp mode ............ 250

Bi-Xenon ........................................ 249

Cleaning lenses ............................. 357

Cleaning system ............................ 252

Daytime running lamp mode .......... 251

Delayed shut-off ............................ 285

High-beam flasher ......................... 252

High-beam headlamps ................... 252

Low-beam headlamps .................... 250

Replacing bulbs ............................. 400

Switch ............................................ 250

Headliner, cleaning and care of ....... 359

Height adjustment

Seats ............................................. 243

Help with voice control, general ...... 232

High-beam flasher ............................. 252

High-beam headlamps ...................... 252

Indicator lamp .................................. 35

High-performance brake system ..... 350

Highway information, displaying ..... 111

Highway junctions, selecting as

destination ......................................... 120

Hill-start assist system ..................... 293

Home address in destination

memory ...................................... 122, 143

deleting .......................................... 146

setting or changing ........................ 143

Hood ................................................... 322

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................................... 379

Horn ...................................................... 33

House numbers, entering for

destination ................................. 119, 215

Hydroplaning ..................................... 351

Identification labels .......................... 420

Identification number, vehicle

(VIN) ................................................... 421

Ignition ............................... 241, 242, 258

Immobilizer .......................................... 66

Incident (traffic notification) ............ 139

Incoming calls

answering ...................................... 158

rejecting .................................. 84, 158

Infant and child restraint systems

see Children in the vehicle

Inflation pressure

see Tires, Inflation pressure

Initiating phone calls

see Calling

Input of navigation destination ........ 114

speed restriction on .............. 102, 123

Input speller

settings for address book .............. 157

Installing map data ........................... 100

Instrument cluster ...................... 34, 271

Lamps ............................................ 388

Multifunction display ..................... 273

Instrument panel

see Instrument cluster

Instruments and controls

see Cockpit

Interactive content on DVDs ............ 205

Interior lighting ................................. 253

Delayed shut-off ............................ 286

Emergency lighting ........................ 253

Reading lamps ............................... 253

Interior rear view mirror ................... 246

Auto-dimming rear view mirrors .... 247

Interior storage spaces

see Storage compartments

Intermittent wiping ........................... 254

Rain sensor .................................... 254

Interrupting audio playback ............. 186

Interrupting video playback ............. 202

Intersection (selecting) .................... 215

Index

iPod® devices ..................................... 192

connecting to ................................. 192

playback options ............................ 197

playlists and folders ....................... 195

selecting tracks ............................. 195

Jack ..................................................... 363

Jump starting ..................................... 413

Key, Mechanical

Loss of ........................................... 237

Replacing ....................................... 238

Unlocking/locking manually .......... 397

Valet locking .................................. 241

Key, SmartKey

Battery check lamp ........................ 237

Checking battery ........................... 237

Closing the windows ...................... 257

Factory setting ............................... 237

Global locking (SmartKey) ............. 237

Global unlocking

(SmartKey) ..................................... 237

Locking/unlocking ........................ 236

Loss of ........................................... 237

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................................... 379

Opening, trunk ............................... 239

Opening and closing the windows . 256

Remote control .............................. 236

Replacing ....................................... 238

Replacing battery ........................... 399

Restoring to factory setting ........... 237

Selective setting ............................ 237

Starter switch positions ................. 242

KEYLESS-GO

Starter switch positions ................. 241

Keypad, entering characters with ..... 87

Kickdown ........................................... 266

Kickdown (manual shift program) ... 270

Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ........... 345

Knee bags ............................................ 48

Labels

Certification ................................... 420

Emission control information ......... 421

Tire and Loading Information

placard ........................................... 334

Lamps, exterior

Exterior lamp switch ...................... 250

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................................... 384

Switching on/off ........................... 250

Lamps, indicator and warning

ABS .......................................... 35, 389

Brakes ........................................... 389

Center console ................................ 38

Engine malfunction ........................ 394

Engine oil temperature .................. 394

ESC .......................................... 35, 393

Fuel tank reserve ........................... 394

High-beam headlamps ............. 35, 252

Instrument cluster ......................... 388

Low-beam headlamps .............. 35, 250

Low tire pressure/TPMS

malfunction telltale ........................ 395

Passenger front air bag off ...... 49, 396

Seat belt telltale ................ 35, 55, 391

SRS .......................................... 44, 392

Turn signals ..................................... 35

Lane recommendations .................... 135

Language

Setting ............................................. 99

Language settings

DVD Video ..................................... 205

Last Destinations .............................. 147

adding stopover destination .......... 124

adding to memory .......................... 145

choosing destination from ............. 123

deleting destination from ............... 147

saving current vehicle

position ................................. 106, 147

voice control for ............................ 216

License plate lamps

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................................... 385

Light alloy wheels, cleaning ............. 358

Lighter

see Cigarette lighter

Index

Lighting .............................................. 249

Daytime running lamp mode .......... 251

Exterior .......................................... 250

Interior ........................................... 253

Limp-home mode .............................. 270

Listing address book contents ........ 220

Load index (tires) ...................... 341, 345

Loading CDs and DVDs

main system .................................. 180

Local voice control commands ........ 207

Location of vehicle, current

see Vehicle location (current)

Locator lighting ................................. 285

Locking and unlocking

Notes ............................................. 236

Locking the vehicle

Manually ........................................ 398

SmartKey ....................................... 236

Loss of

Key ................................................ 237

Service and Warranty Information

booklet .......................................... 420

Loudness

see Volume

Low-beam headlamps ....................... 250

Exterior lamp switch ...................... 250

Indicator lamp .................................. 35

Switching on .................................. 250

Lubricants .......................................... 425

Magazine compartments, DVD

changer .............................................. 180

Main function display

see Display, main

Main function menus

list of ................................................ 74

navigation mode, switching to ....... 105

opening ............................................ 85

Main menu, overview of ..................... 74

Maintenance ........................................ 27

Maintenance System

Service indicator display ................ 353

Service indicator message ............. 352

Service term exceeded .................. 353

Maneuver phase (driving

maneuvers) ........................................ 134

Manual headlamp mode (Low-

beam headlamps) .............................. 250

Manual shift program ....................... 268

Upshift indicator ............................ 269

Map display (See also Navigation) ... 108

blocked area for route ................... 112

destination information .................. 138

driving maneuver preparation ........ 133

entering destination on .................. 123

entering POI from .......................... 132

general information, at bottom ...... 110

hiding crosshairs ........................... 107

setting scale .................................. 106

topographic map ............................ 111

traffic information .......................... 109

traffic lane recommendations ........ 135

traffic notifications in ..................... 139

updating map software .................. 100

Maximum engine speed

see Vehicle specification

Maximum loaded vehicle weight ..... 346

Maximum load rating (tires) ............. 345

Maximum permissible tire

inflation pressure .............................. 346

mbrace ....................................... 125, 308

Emergency calls ............................. 309

Information button ......................... 311

Initiating an emergency call

manually ........................................ 310

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................................... 377

Remote door lock .......................... 313

Search & Send ............................... 313

SOS button .................................... 310

Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services .. 313

System self-test ............................. 309

Wrench button ............................... 311

Measurement units, navigation ....... 103

Mechanical key

see Key, Mechanical

Media interface ......................... 192, 304

data formats .................................. 193

voice control with .................. 225, 230

Media Interface

connecting devices ........................ 193

selecting category/playlist/folder . 195

selecting files ................................. 195

switching to ................................... 194

Index

Media list ........................................... 186

Memory cards

starting playback ........................... 184

voice control with .................. 224, 230

Memory function ............................... 249

Menus

see Control system menus

Menus, COMAND

how to operate ................................ 86

list of ................................................ 74

Menus, steering wheel ........................ 81

Messages

during voice command .................. 209

for driving maneuvers .................... 133

for traffic lane recommendations ... 135

real-time traffic reports .................. 142

Mirrors ............................................... 246

Auto-dimming rear view mirrors .... 247

Exterior rear view mirror parking

position .......................................... 247

Exterior rear view mirrors .............. 246

Interior rear view mirror ................. 246

Memory function ........................... 249

Power-folding exterior rear view

mirrors ........................................... 248

Vanity mirror .................................. 307

Missed calls, list of ........................... 155

Missed navigation

announcements, requesting ............ 137

Mobile telephone

see Telephone

MON (Motor Octane Number) .......... 427

Motor Octane Number

see MON

MP3 mode, main vehicle .................. 178

fast forward and reverse ................ 187

selecting a track ............................ 187

selecting folders ............................ 187

starting playback ........................... 184

stopping or pausing playback ........ 186

voice control with .................. 224, 229

MP3 players ....................................... 192

playback options ............................ 197

playlists and folders ....................... 195

selecting active partition ............... 197

selecting tracks ............................. 195

MP3 storage medium ........................ 178

Multifunction display .................. 81, 273

Adjusting illumination brightness ... 285

Audio menu ..................................... 83

Menus and submenus ...................... 81

Symbol messages .......................... 370

Text messages ............................... 365

Vehicle status messages ............... 364

Multifunction display messages

ABS ....................................... 371, 372

Advanced TPMS ............................. 368

Air bags ......................................... 365

Air filter .......................................... 384

Alternator .............................. 368, 383

AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-SPEED Transmission

...................................... 367, 368, 388

Battery ................................... 368, 383

Brake fluid ..................................... 376

Brake pads ..................................... 370

Coolant .......................................... 381

Cruise control ................................ 367

Doors ............................................. 379

EBP ................................................ 372

Engine oil ....................................... 383

ESC ............................... 371, 372, 377

Gas cap .......................................... 384

High-beam lamps ........................... 385

Hood .............................................. 379

License plate lamps ....................... 385

Light sensor ................................... 386

Low-beam lamps ............................ 386

mbrace .......................................... 377

Parking lamps ................................ 385

Passenger front air bag .................. 365

Reserve fuel ................................... 383

Reverse lamp ................................. 384

Side marker lamps ......................... 385

SmartKey ....................................... 379

SRS ................................................ 378

Tele Aid (Canada only) ................... 377

Tire inflation pressure ............ 368, 387

Tire pressure monitor .................... 368

Tires ...................................... 368, 387

Trunk ............................................. 379

Turn signals ................................... 387

Washer fluid ................................... 380

Multifunction steering wheel ............. 80

Adjustment .................................... 245

Index

Buttons .................................. 272, 273

Cleaning ......................................... 359

Easy-entry/exit feature ......... 245, 286

Gearshift control ............................ 267

Memory function ........................... 249

Overview .......................................... 36

voice control button ....................... 208

Multisession CDs ............................... 178

Music register ................................... 189

Deleting ......................................... 191

Folder functions ............................. 191

Memory space info ........................ 191

Playback options ........................... 192

recording ....................................... 190

switching on .................................. 189

voice control with .................. 225, 229

Muting audio

main system .................................... 89

navigation announcements ...... 89, 137

My address (destination) .......... 122, 143

deleting from destination memory . 146

setting or changing ........................ 143

Names

for MP3 files and folders ................ 178

for saved destinations ................... 146

searching for POIs by ..................... 127

Navigation (See also Route

guidance) ............................................. 99

audio fadeout .................. 89, 112, 137

basic settings ................................ 107

destination input ............................ 114

destination memory ....................... 143

displaying/hiding menu system ..... 106

general information ....................... 102

last destinations ............................ 147

map display ................................... 108

menu overview .............................. 103

operational readiness .................... 102

POI input ........................................ 126

scrolling the map ........................... 106

setting map scale .......................... 106

steering wheel operation ................. 81

switching to navigation mode ........ 105

to address book destinations ........ 165

traffic messages ............................ 139

updating map software .................. 100

voice control with .................. 212, 226

Navigation

announcements ................ 133, 137, 206

during active phone calls ............... 137

switching on/off ...................... 89, 137

volume of ......................................... 89

Navigation system

Control system .............................. 277

Navi menu ........................... 81, 103, 277

Near destination, entering POI ........ 126

Net, parcel ......................................... 304

Network coverage for phone calls .. 148

Normal occupant weight .................. 346

Normal track sequence .................... 189

Number, vehicle identification

(VIN) ................................................... 421

Number keypad

entering characters with .................. 87

Numbers, entering with voice

command ........................................... 209

Occupant Classification System

see OCS (Occupant Classification System)

Occupant distribution ....................... 346

Occupant safety

Air bags ........................................... 45

Children and air bags ....................... 45

Children in the vehicle ..................... 57

Fastening the seat belts ................... 54

Infant and child restraint systems .... 58

Introduction ..................................... 44

OCS (Occupant Classification

System) ........................................... 49

Passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp .......................... 49, 396

Seat belts .................................. 46, 52

OCS (Occupant Classification

System) ................................................ 49

Self-test ........................................... 52

Odometer ........................................... 275

Off-map routes .................................. 135

Off-road routes .................................. 135

Oil, oil level

see Engine oil

Index

On-board computer

see Control system

One-touch gearshifting ..................... 267

Operating example .............................. 88

Operating safety .................................. 28

Orientation of map ............................ 108

Ornamental moldings, cleaning ....... 357

Outgoing calls

see Calling

Overhead control panel ...................... 40

Paintwork, cleaning .......................... 355

Paintwork code ................................. 421

Panic alarm .......................................... 60

Parcel net ........................................... 304

Parking ............................................... 261

Parktronic system .......................... 294

Parking position

Exterior rear view mirrors .............. 247

Transmission position .................... 265

Parktronic system

Cleaning system sensors ............... 357

Malfunction .................................... 296

Minimum distance ......................... 295

Sensor range ................................. 294

Switching on/off ........................... 296

System sensors ............................. 294

Warning indicators ......................... 295

Partitions in USB devices ................. 197

Parts service ...................................... 420

PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp

see Passenger front air bag off indicator lamp

Passcodes for Bluetooth phones ..... 150

Passenger front air bag ...................... 47

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................................... 365

Passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp ............................. 49, 396

Passenger safety

see Occupant safety

Pausing playback

main audio ..................................... 186

main video ..................................... 203

PCMCIA memory card

ejecting .......................................... 183

loading ........................................... 181

Pedals ................................................. 349

Phone

submenu ........................................ 152

switching to phone mode .............. 152

see Telephone

Phone book ........................................ 153

adding entries ................................ 154

deleting from ................................. 155

dialing from ..................... 84, 154, 160

editing entries ................................ 155

selecting entry ............................... 153

voice control with .......................... 211

Phone calls

emergency ..................................... 152

lists of ............................................ 155

making ........................................... 159

see Calling

Phone menu ....................................... 152

Phone number search for POIs ........ 127

Picture format

main video ..................................... 203

Picture settings for video

main system .................................. 203

Plastic parts, cleaning ...................... 359

Playback options

iPods, MP3 players, and USB

devices .......................................... 197

Music Register ............................... 192

track sequence .............................. 189

Playing audio ..................................... 184

fast forward and reverse ................ 187

muting ............................................. 89

options for playback ...................... 189

selecting track ............................... 187

see Muting audio see Selecting audio track

POI input

choosing a category ....................... 127

local area of destination ................ 126

vicinity of location .......................... 127

vicinity of specific location ............ 127

Points of interest (POIs)

adding stopover destination .......... 124

selecting as destination ................. 126

stopover destinations .................... 124

Index

voice control for ............................ 215

ZAGAT® Rating Service .................. 131

Possible lane, defined ....................... 135

Power assistance .............................. 349

Power outlets .................................... 308

Power seats

see Seats

Power washer .................................... 355

Power windows ................................. 255

Cleaning ......................................... 358

Operation ....................................... 255

Synchronizing ................................ 256

Practical hints ................................... 362

Predictive speller ................................ 86

destination memory list ................. 122

for points of interest (POIs) ... 128, 130

house number list .......................... 119

street junction list .......................... 120

street list ....................................... 118

zip code list ................................... 117

Preparation phase (driving

maneuvers) ........................................ 133

Problems

While driving .................................. 260

With vehicle ..................................... 29

With wipers .................................... 255

Product information ............................ 26

Production options weight ............... 346

Program mode selector dial

Automatic shift program ........ 267, 269

Province of destination,

selecting .................................... 114, 213

Proximity key

see Key, SmartKey

PSI (air pressure unit) ....................... 346

RACE START ....................................... 292

RACETIMER ........................................ 288

Radio

satellite radio ................................. 169

via station search 169, 170, 171, 172, 221, 222, 228, 279

Searching a channel ...................... 172

via station search

169, 170, 171, 172, 221, 222, 228, 279 Selecting a channel from channel

list .................................................. 172

via station

169, 170, 171, 172, 221, 222, 228, 279

selecting stations .......................... 222

via station

169, 170, 171, 172, 221, 222, 228, 279

Selecting stations .......................... 279

via station

169, 170, 171, 172, 221, 222, 228, 279

Storing stations ............................. 171

via station

169, 170, 171, 172, 221, 222, 228, 279

switching to ................................... 169

via station

169, 170, 171, 172, 221, 222, 228, 279

Switching wavebands .................... 170

via station

169, 170, 171, 172, 221, 222, 228, 279

Tuning to a station ......................... 171

via station

169, 170, 171, 172, 221, 222, 228, 279

voice control with .................. 221, 228

via station

169, 170, 171, 172, 221, 222, 228, 279

Radio transmitters ............................ 351

Rain sensor

see Intermittent wiping

Random track playback .................... 189

Index

Read-aloud announcements

navigation ...................................... 137

see Navigation announcements see Traffic messages

Read-aloud speed

setting ............................................. 94

Read CD Database function .............. 188

Reading out address book ................ 220

Real-time traffic notifications .......... 139

Rear axle oil ....................................... 425

Rear lamps

see Tail lamps

Rear view camera .............................. 296

Cleaning the camera lens .............. 357

Rear View Camera ............................... 99

Rear window defroster ..................... 304

Rear wing

see Trunk Wing

Received calls, list of ........................ 155

Receive volume (phone) ................... 151

Recommended lane, defined ............ 135

Recommended tire inflation

pressure ..................................... 327, 346

Redialing telephone ............................ 85

voice control for ............................ 211

Refrigerant, air conditioning ............ 426

Refueling ............................................ 320

Registering mobile phones ............... 149

Regular checks .................................. 321

Rejecting incoming calls .................. 158

Reminder, Seat belt

see Seat belts, Telltale

Remote control

see Key, SmartKey

Remote door lock (mbrace) .............. 313

Remote door lock (Tele Aid, Canada

only) .................................................... 313

Removing discs and memory

cards ................................................... 182

Replacing

Key ................................................ 238

Replacing bulbs ................................. 400

Reporting safety defects .................... 29

Research Octane Number

see RON

Reserve fuel

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................................... 383

Warning lamp ................................. 394

Restraint systems

see Occupant safety

Rewind (reverse)

main audio playback ...................... 187

video playback ............................... 202

Rims ........................................... 346, 422

Roadside Assistance ................... 27, 311

RON (Research Octane Number) ..... 427

Route calculation .............................. 121

history of, saving ........................... 147

points of interest (POIs) ......... 131, 132

with home address ........................ 145

see Last Destinations

Route guidance ......................... 112, 132

after vehicle transport ................... 103

blocked areas ................................ 112

canceling or resuming ................... 137

detours and alternative routes ....... 137

driving maneuvers ......................... 132

lane recommendations .................. 135

navigation

announcements ....... 89, 133, 137, 206

off-map routes ............................... 135

off-road routes ............................... 135

Route browser ............................... 138

saving calculations for ................... 147

stopover destinations .................... 124

traffic lane recommendations ........ 135

traffic messages ............................ 139

voice control for ............................ 217

with home address ........................ 145

see Last Destinations

Route mode ........................................ 107

Rubber parts, cleaning ...................... 359

Safety

Driving safety systems ..................... 61

Occupant safety ............................... 44

Reporting defects ............................ 29

Safety belts

see Seat belts

Index

Satellite radio .................................... 173

category selection ................. 175, 222

Displaying information ................... 176

Memory functions .......................... 176

Selecting a channel ....................... 175

selecting channels ......................... 223

Switching on .................................. 174

Updating channels ......................... 177

voice control with .................. 221, 229

Saving route calculations

see Last Destinations

Scale of navigation map, setting ..... 106

Scene selection

main system .................................. 203

Scrolling navigation map .................. 106

Search & Send ................................... 125

Searching (See also Predictive speller)

address book ......................... 219, 220

audio tracks ................................... 187

for mobile phones .......................... 149

phone book ...................................... 84

points of interest (POIs) ................. 128

see Track selection (audio)

Seat belt force limiter ......................... 55

Seat belts ............................................. 52

Children in the vehicle ..................... 57

Cleaning ......................................... 359

Fastening ......................................... 54

Proper use of ................................... 53

Releasing ......................................... 55

Safety guidelines ............................. 46

Safety notes ..................................... 52

Telltale ............................... 35, 55, 391

Seat heating ....................................... 245

Seating capacity ................................ 335

Seats .................................................. 243

Adjustment .................................... 243

Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 245

Heating .......................................... 245

Memory function ........................... 249

Selecting audio track

CD, DVD, or MP3 ........................... 187

normal and random options ........... 189

steering wheel operation ................. 83

voice commands for ...................... 224

Selecting from lists ............................. 88

Selective setting

see Key, SmartKey

Selector lever

see Gear selector lever

Self-test

mbrace .......................................... 309

OCS (Occupant Classification

System) ........................................... 52

Tele Aid (Canada only) ................... 309

Service

see Maintenance

Service, parts .................................... 420

Service and warranty information ..... 26

Service intervals

see Maintenance System, Service indicator message

Service life (tires) .............................. 338

Service menu ..................................... 281

Settings

Factory setting (SmartKey) ............ 237

Memory function ........................... 249

Menu ............................................. 282

Selective setting (SmartKey) .......... 237

Side impact air bags ........................... 48

Side marker lamps

Cleaning lenses ............................. 357

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................................... 385

Sidewall (tires) .................................. 346

Side windows

see Power windows

Skipping to tracks

see Track selection (audio)

SmartKey

see Key, SmartKey

Snow chains ...................................... 347

Snow tires

see Winter tires

Sound

see Audio

Sound Modus ....................................... 90

Speedometer ....................................... 34

Speed restriction on destination

input ........................................... 102, 123

Speed restriction on video display .. 199

Index

Speed settings

Cruise control ................................ 291

Resume function ............................ 292

Speller .................................................. 86

destination memory list ................. 122

for points of interest (POIs) ... 128, 130

house number list .......................... 119

street junction list .......................... 120

street list ....................................... 118

zip code list ................................... 117

Spelling with voice command .......... 209

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Indicator lamp ................... 35, 44, 392

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................................... 378

Standing water, driving through ...... 351

Starter switch positions

KEYLESS-GO .................................. 241

SmartKey ....................................... 242

Starting difficulties (engine) ............ 258

Starting the engine ........................... 258

State of destination,

selecting .................................... 114, 213

Station selection (radio)

voice commands for ...................... 222

Steering column

see Multifunction steering wheel, Adjustment

Steering wheel ............................ 80, 208

see Multifunction steering wheel

Steering wheel gearshift control ..... 267

Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ... 313

Stopover destinations ...................... 124

deleting .......................................... 125

Stopping playback

main audio ..................................... 186

main video ..................................... 202

Storage compartments ..................... 304

Storage media handling ... 100, 180, 199

Storing tires ....................................... 339

Street junctions, selecting as

destination ......................................... 120

Street of destination,

selecting .................................... 118, 214

Subtitles for DVD Video .................... 205

Summer and standard time

switching ......................................... 94

Summer tires ..................................... 424

Sun visors .................................. 306, 307

Switches

Adjusting illumination brightness ... 285

Symbols in this book .......................... 70

System language

for input speller ............................. 157

System menu ....................................... 92

Tachometer

Overspeed range ........................... 271

Tail lamps

Cleaning lenses ............................. 357

Tar stains ........................................... 355

Technical data

Air conditioning refrigerant ............ 426

Brake fluid ..................................... 426

Capacities fuels, coolants,

lubricants etc. ................................ 425

Coolant .......................................... 428

Engine oil additives ........................ 426

Engine oils ..................................... 426

Fuel requirements .......................... 427

Gasoline additives .......................... 427

Identification labels ....................... 420

Premium unleaded gasoline ........... 427

Rims and tires ................................ 422

Vehicle specification SLS AMG

(197) .............................................. 421

Washer and headlamp cleaning

system ................................... 425, 429

Technical data (dimensions)

see Vehicle specification

Technical data (electrical system)

see Vehicle specification

Technical data (engine)

see Vehicle specification

Technical data (weights)

see Vehicle specification

Tele Aid (Canada only) ...................... 308

Emergency calls ............................. 309

Information button ......................... 311

Initiating an emergency call ........... 310

Index

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................................... 377

Remote door lock .......................... 313

Search & Send ............................... 313

SOS button .................................... 310

Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services .. 313

System self-test ............................. 309

Wrench button ............................... 311

Telephone

Answering/ending a call ................ 280

Hands-free microphone ................... 40

Menu ............................................. 280

Operation ....................................... 280

Phone book .................................... 281

Redialing ........................................ 281

Telephone (See also Calling)

activating ....................................... 149

address book ................................. 160

Bluetooth interface ........................ 149

call lists ......................................... 155

call waiting function ....................... 160

functional restrictions .................... 148

general information ....................... 148

incoming calls .......................... 84, 158

loudness of calls .............................. 89

making calls ................................... 159

navigation announcements during

calls ............................................... 137

operating options ........................... 148

phone book .................................... 153

prerequisites .................................. 149

setting transmit and receive

volume ........................................... 151

steering wheel operation ................. 84

voice control with .......................... 226

Telephone book

see Phone book

Telephone calls

emergency ..................................... 152

lists of ............................................ 155

making ........................................... 159

see Calling

Tel menu ............................................... 84

Temperature

Engine oil ....................................... 271

Interior ........................................... 300

Outside .......................................... 271

Terminating phone calls ................... 160

Tether anchorage points

see Children in the vehicle

Tightening torque

Wheels ........................................... 409

Time format

setting ............................................. 94

Time of arrival, displaying ................ 110

Time settings ....................................... 93

Time zone

setting ............................................. 94

TIN (Tire Identification Number) ...... 346

Tire and Loading Information

placard ............................................... 334

Tire and loading terminology ........... 345

TIREFIT ............................................... 402

Tire Identification Number

see TIN

Tire inflation pressure

Checking ........................................ 329

Important notes on ........................ 328

Placard on driver’s door B-pillar ..... 334

Tire labeling ....................................... 341

Tire load rating .................................. 345

Tire ply composition and material

used .................................................... 346

Tire repair kit

see TIREFIT

Tires ........................................... 326, 422

Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced

TPMS) ............................................ 329

Air pressure ................................... 327

Care and maintenance ................... 338

Cleaning ......................................... 339

Direction of rotation, spinning ....... 337

DOT, Tire Identification Number

(TIN) ............................................... 344

Important notes on tire inflation

pressure ........................................ 328

Inflation pressure .................. 328, 329

Information placard ....................... 334

Inspection ...................................... 338

Labeling ......................................... 341

Load identification ......................... 343

Load index ............................. 341, 345

Load rating .................................... 345

Index

Maximum permissible tire

inflation pressure ........................... 333

Maximum tire load ......................... 337

Messages in the multifunction

display ................................... 368, 387

Ply composition and material

used ............................................... 346

Problems under-/overinflation ...... 328

Retreads ........................................ 326

Rims and tires (technical data) ...... 422

Rotation ......................................... 340

Service life ..................................... 338

Sizes .............................................. 422

Snow chains .................................. 347

Speed rating .......................... 342, 346

Storing ........................................... 339

Summer tires ................................. 424

Temperature .......................... 328, 340

Terminology ................................... 345

TIREFIT (tire repair kit) ................... 402

Tire Identification Number ............. 346

Tire ply material ............................. 344

TPMS low tire pressure/

malfunction telltale ........................ 395

Traction ................................. 339, 346

Tread ............................................. 346

Tread depth ........................... 338, 347

Treadwear ...................................... 339

Treadwear indicators ............. 338, 346

Vehicle maximum load on .............. 347

Wear pattern .................................. 340

Winter tires .................... 347, 422, 424

Tire speed rating ....................... 342, 346

Total load limit ................................... 346

Towing

Towing eye bolt .............................. 415

Vehicle ........................................... 415

Towing eye bolt ................................. 415

Town, selecting as destination ........ 213

Track names ...................................... 178

Track selection (audio)

CD, DVD, or MP3 ........................... 187

iPods and MP3 players .................. 196

normal and random options ........... 189

steering wheel operation ................. 83

voice commands for ...................... 224

Track selection (video) ............. 203, 204

voice commands for ...................... 224

Traction ...................................... 339, 346

Traffic lane recommendations ......... 135

Traffic messages ............................... 139

Traffic symbol information ............... 142

Transmission

AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-SPEED

Transmission ................................. 263

Transmission fluid level .................... 324

Transmission gear selector lever

see Gear selector lever

Transmission positions .................... 265

Transmit volume (phone) ................. 151

Traveling abroad ............................... 351

Tread (tires) ....................................... 346

Tread depth (tires) .................... 338, 347

Treadwear .......................................... 339

Treadwear indicators (tires) .... 338, 346

Treble setting

main system .................................... 90

Trickle charge socket ....................... 317

Trip menu ........................................... 275

Troubleshooting

voice control .................................. 231

True Image™ ........................................ 90

Trunk

Closing ........................................... 240

Locking manually ........................... 398

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................................... 379

Opening ......................................... 239

Trunk lid emergency release .......... 240

Unlocking manually ....................... 398

Valet locking .................................. 241

Trunk Wing ........................................... 65

Cleaning ......................................... 360

Turning off the engine ...................... 262

Turn signals ....................................... 251

Cleaning lenses ............................. 357

Indicator lamps ................................ 35

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................................... 387

Index

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards .................................. 339, 346

Units

Selecting speedometer display

mode ............................................. 283

Units of measurement, navigation .. 103

Unleaded gasoline, premium ........... 427

Unlocking the vehicle

Manually ........................................ 398

SmartKey ....................................... 236

Updating Gracenote® Media

Database ............................................ 188

Updating map software .................... 100

Upholstery, cleaning ......................... 359

USB devices

connecting to ................................. 192

playback options ............................ 197

playlists and folders ....................... 195

selecting active partition ............... 197

selecting tracks ..................... 195, 196

Useful features .................................. 306

Valet locking ...................................... 241

Vehicle

Battery ........................................... 410

Care ............................................... 354

Control system .............................. 272

Identification Number (VIN) ........... 420

Locking/unlocking ........................ 236

Modifications and alterations,

Operating safety .............................. 28

Towing ........................................... 415

Unlocking/locking manually .......... 398

Vehicle dimensions

see Vehicle specification

Vehicle Identification Number

(VIN) ................................................... 420

Vehicle jack

see Jack

Vehicle lighting .................................. 249

Vehicle loading

Load limit ....................................... 335

Terminology ................................... 345

Vehicle location (current)

displaying ...................................... 110

GPS reception ................................ 103

moving map to ............................... 107

saving in Last Destinations .... 106, 147

Vehicle maximum load on the tire ... 347 Vehicle specification

SLS AMG (197) .............................. 421

Vehicle status message memory .... 282

Vehicle tool kit .................................. 362

Vehicle washing

see Vehicle care

Vehicle weights

see Vehicle specification

Video .................................................. 198

control menu, displaying/hiding .... 201

handling and care of discs ............. 199

interactive content ........................ 205

operating DVD menu ..................... 203

picture settings .............................. 203

voice control with .......................... 230

Video Aux (auxiliary)

main system .................................. 205

Voice control ..................................... 206

canceling the dialog ....................... 208

command list ................................. 225

creating voice names ..................... 219

general operation .......................... 207

help function .................................. 232

interrupting the dialog ................... 208

operating safety ............................. 206

starting the dialog .......................... 208

switching help screen on or off ........ 95

troubleshooting ............................. 231

with address book ......... 166, 218, 231

with DVD changer .......................... 224

with external equipment (Aux) ....... 225

with navigation .............................. 212

with phone ..................................... 209

with radio and satellite radio ......... 221

Voice Control

delete name ................................... 220

find address ................................... 217

Individualization ............................... 95

Settings ........................................... 95

Voice mail, voice control for ............ 211

Voice names, creating ...................... 219

Index

Volume (loudness)

COMAND ......................................... 89

external audio sources .......... 197, 206

mobile phones ............................... 151

muting COMAND ............................. 89

navigation announcements ...... 89, 137

phone calls ...................................... 89

voice command ............................. 208

Warning sounds

Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt ..... 55

Electronic parking brake ................ 372

Parktronic system .......................... 296

Seat belt telltale ............................ 391

Warranty coverage ............................ 420

Washer and headlamp cleaning

system ................................................ 429

Washer fluid

Messages in the multifunction

display ........................................... 380

Mixing ratio .................................... 429

Refilling .......................................... 325

Washing the vehicle .......................... 354

Wear pattern (tires) .......................... 340

Weights (vehicle)

see Vehicle specification

Wheel

Changing ....................................... 405

Removing ....................................... 407

Tightening torque ........................... 409

Wheels, sizes ..................................... 422

Wheels, Tires and .............................. 326

Windows

see Power windows

Windows, cleaning ............................ 358

Windshield

Cleaning wiper blades .................... 358

Defogging ...................................... 303

Washer fluid ................................... 429

Wipers ........................................... 253

Windshield wipers

Replacing wiper blades .................. 400

Winter driving

Instructions .................................... 348

Snow chains .................................. 347

Tires ............................................... 347

Winter tires ....................... 347, 422, 424

Wipers

Notes ............................................. 253

Problems with ................................ 255

Windshield wipers .......................... 253

ZAGAT® Rating Service ..................... 131

Zip code of destination, selecting .... 117

Introduction

Product Information

Please observe the following in your own best interest:

We recommend using Genuine MercedesBenz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model.

We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts and preapproved conversion parts and accessories are available at any authorized MercedesBenz Center. In addition, you will receive comprehensive information on permissible technical modifications and expert installations.

Operator’s Manual

Notes

This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving.

For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this Operator’s Manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

We continuously strive to improve our product and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations, and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle.

Vehicle equipment

Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about operating particular equipment, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.

Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they are specialorder items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle.

If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures. The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.

Service and warranty information

The Service and Warranty Information booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Emission System Warranty

Emission Performance Warranty

California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,

Introduction

Rhode Island, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty

State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws)

Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if after a reasonable number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles (approximately 29 000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs:

(1) the same substantial defect or

malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair,

(2) the same substantial defect or

malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have directly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or

(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of

repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days.

Written notification should not be sent to a dealer, it should be addressed to

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Customer Assistance Center

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

Maintenance

The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals.

Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.

Roadside Assistance

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory-trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number

1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)

will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure (in the USA) or the Roadside Assistance section of the Service and Warranty Information Booklet (in Canada) in your vehicle literature portfolio.

Change of address or ownership

If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372), or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contacting you in a timely manner should the need arise.

Introduction

If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator.

If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the MercedesBenz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372), or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada

If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:

Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available.

Unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts.

Gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.

Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:

In the USA:

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada:

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

Operating safety

Warning!

Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are interconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components.

Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle.

Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving.

Warning!

Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. Such blows can be caused, for example, by running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle as occurred:

turn on your hazard warning flashers

slow down carefully

drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road

Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/ wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for further inspection or repairs.

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