2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS Owner’s Manual

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS is a real work of art when it comes to cars. It’s the best of the best when it comes to luxury and high-performance tech. This racecar is the perfect mix of cutting-edge technology and classic style, thanks to its famous gull-wing doors, loud V8 engine, and carefully made interior. Whether it’s speeding down an open road or getting people’s attention on city streets, the SLS is an exciting and luxurious car to drive. It’s the best of the best when it comes to cars.

Opening and closing

SmartKey

Useful information
This Operator’s Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator’s Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all the features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions.

Key function
USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
   The Product label with FCC ID and IC certification number can be found in the battery case of the SmartKey.

Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC certification number can be found in the battery case of the SmartKey.

Locking/unlocking centrally
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:

• the doors
• the trunk lid
• the fuel filler flap
• Roadster only: the glove box
• Roadster only: the stowage compartment under the armrest

WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:

• open the doors, thus endangering other people or road users.
• get out and disrupt traffic.
• operate the vehicle’s equipment.

Additionally, children could set the vehicle in motion if, for example, they:

• release the parking brake.
• shifting the automatic transmission out of park position P
• Start the engine.

There is a risk of an accident and injury. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of reach of children.

WARNING: When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, and do not give them access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. They could:

• injure themselves on vehicle parts
• be seriously or fatally injured by extreme heat or cold
• injure themselves or have an accident with vehicle equipment that may still be in operation even after the SmartKey has been removed from the ignition, such as the seat adjustment, steering wheel adjustment, or memory function.
• If children open a door, they could cause severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if they get out of the vehicle, they could injure themselves when doing so or be seriously or even fatally injured by any passing traffic.
• Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight. The child restraint system’s metal parts, for example, could become very hot, and a child could be burned on these parts.
• If you attach heavy or large objects to the SmartKey, the SmartKey could be unintentionally turned in the ignition lock. This could cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
• Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.

Keep the SmartKey away from strong magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote control function could be affected. Strong magnetic fields can occur in the vicinity of powerful electrical installations.

Changing the settings of the locking system
You can change the setting of the locking system in such a way that only the driver’s door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. This is useful if you frequently travel on your own.

• To change the setting: press and hold down the buttons simultaneously for approximately six seconds until the battery check lamp flashes twice.
  The SmartKey now functions as follows:
• To unlock the driver’s door: press the button once.
• To unlock centrally: press the button twice.
• To lock centrally: press the & button.

Restoring the factory settings
Press the buttons simultaneously for approximately six seconds until the battery check lamp flashes twice.

Mechanical key
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked with the SmartKey, use the mechanical key. If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver’s door, the anti-theft alarm system will be triggered. There are several ways to turn off the alarm:

• Press the button on the SmartKey.
• Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
• To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.

SmartKey battery
WARNING: Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substances. If batteries are swallowed, it can result in severe health problems. There is a risk of fatal injury. Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
Environmental note: Batteries contain dangerous substances. It is against the law to dispose of them with household rubbish. They must be collected separately and recycled to protect the environment. Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly manner. Take discharged batteries to a qualified specialist workshop or a special collection point for used batteries.

The SmartKey batteries contain perchlorate material, which may require special handling and regard for the environment. National guidelines must be observed during disposal. In California, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.

Doors

Important safety notes
WARNING: If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:

• open the doors, thus endangering other people or road users.
• get out and disrupt traffic.
• operate the vehicle’s equipment.

Additionally, children could set the vehicle in motion if, for example, they:

• release the parking brake.
• shifting the automatic transmission out of park position P
• Start the engine.

There is a risk of an accident and injury. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of reach of children. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, and do not give them access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. They could:

• injure themselves on vehicle parts
• be seriously or fatally injured by extreme heat or cold
• injure themselves or have an accident with vehicle equipment that may still be in operation even after the SmartKey has been removed from the ignition, such as the seat adjustment, steering wheel adjustment, or memory function.

If children open a door, they could cause severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if they get out of the vehicle, they could injure themselves when doing so or be seriously or even fatally injured by any passing traffic. Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight. The child restraint system’s metal parts, for example, could become very hot, and a child could be burned on these parts. If objects, luggage, or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip over, or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction. Always store objects so that they cannot be flung around. Secure objects, luggage, or loads against slipping or tipping before the journey.

FAQ’s