Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Owner's Manual page 177

Displays and operation
174
Engine
Problem
; The yellow
engine diagnos-
tics warning
lamp lights up
while the engine
is running.
; The yellow
engine diagnos-
tics warning
lamp lights up
while the engine
is running. The
smoothness of
the gear change
is restricted.
ç The red engine
oil temperature
warning lamp
comes on while
the engine is
running. A warn-
ing tone also
sounds.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
There may be a fault, for example:
in the engine management
R
in the fuel injection system
R
in the exhaust system
R
in the ignition system
R
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may
be running in emergency mode.
Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified
X
specialist workshop.
The sub geartrain with the odd gears has failed. The transmission
is in emergency mode.
Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified
X
specialist workshop.
The engine oil temperature has exceeded 140 †.
The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be damaged.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-
X
fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
Allow the engine to cool down.
X