Accidents; While Driving; Problems; Problems While Driving - Mercedes-Benz 2011 SLS AMG Operator's Manual

Driving and parking
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premature brake and drivetrain wear which
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
i Once the vehicle is in motion, the
automatic central locking function engages
and the locking knobs in the doors move
down.
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-SPEED
Transmission
G
Warning!
It is dangerous to shift the transmission out
of park position P or neutral position N if the
engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your
foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in
reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle
and hit someone or something. Only shift into
gear when the engine is idling normally and
when your right foot is firmly on the brake
pedal.
! Only shift the transmission into reverse
gear R or park position P when the vehicle
is stopped. Otherwise the transmission
could be damaged.
X
Depress the brake pedal.
The gear selector lever can now be used.
X
Shift the transmission into drive position
D or reverse gear R.
i Shifting the transmission out of park
position P is only possible with the brake
pedal depressed.
Only depressing the brake pedal releases
the gear selector lever lock.
X
Wait for the gear selection process to
complete before setting the vehicle in
motion.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
The electronic parking brake releases
automatically.
The red indicator lamp F (USA only)
or ! (Canada only) in the instrument
cluster goes out.
After a cold start, the transmission shifts at a
higher engine speed. This allows the catalytic
converter to reach its operating temperature
earlier.
For more information on driving, see "Driving
instructions" ( Y page 258).

Problems while driving

The engine runs erratically and misfires
The engine electronics may not be
R
operating properly.
Unburned gasoline may have entered the
R
catalytic converter and damaged it.
X
Give very little gas.
X
Have the problem checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
The coolant temperature is above 248‡
(120†)
The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling
the engine.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon
as possible.
X
Turn off the engine immediately.
X
Allow the engine and coolant to cool off.
X
Check the coolant level and add coolant if
necessary ( Y page 324).
In case of accident
If the vehicle is leaking fuel:
X
Do not start the engine under any
circumstances.
X
Exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the
roadway.
X
Notify local fire and/or police authorities.