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Driving off, Controls in detail, Driving and parking – Mercedes-Benz 2011 SLS AMG User Manual

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The engine does not start. You can hear

the starter.
There could be a malfunction in the engine
electronics or in the fuel supply system.
Carry out the following steps:

X

If you are starting the engine with the
SmartKey: Turn the SmartKey in the starter
switch to position

0 and repeat the starting

procedure.

X

If you are starting the engine with KEYLESS-
GO: Close any doors that may be open to
allow for better detection of the SmartKey.

or

X

Start the engine with the SmartKey as radio
signals from another source may be
interfering with the KEYLESS-GO function.

X

Repeat the starting procedure.

If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts:

X

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.

The engine does not start. You cannot

hear the starter.
The battery may not be charged sufficiently.

X

Get a jump start (

Y

page 413).

If the engine will not start despite a jump
start:

X

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.

The starter has been exposed to excessive
temperatures.

X

Let the starter cool for about 2 minutes.

X

Repeat the starting procedure.

If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts:

X

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.

Driving off

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Warning!

On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in
order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle
control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent
this type of loss of control.

!

Do not run a cold engine at high engine

speeds. Running a cold engine at high
engine speeds may shorten the service life
of the engine. This is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Drive off immediately after starting the
engine to warm up the engine efficiently.
The engine must be at operating
temperature before using full engine
power. The engine has reached operating
temperature once the engine oil
temperature indicator in the AMG menu of
the control system has stopped flashing.
At engine temperatures below 32‡ (0†),
the engine’s maximum speed is restricted
in order to protect it from damage. Avoid
driving your vehicle at full speed when the
engine is cold to prevent premature engine
wear and/or diminished comfort.

!

You have forgotten to release the

electronic parking brake when driving off if

R

an acoustic warning sounds

R

the message

Release Parking Brake

appears in the multifunction display

R

the red indicator lamp for the electronic
parking brake F (USA only) or !
(Canada only) in the instrument cluster
flashes

Release the electronic parking brake.

!

Avoid spinning of a drive wheel. This may

cause serious damage to the drivetrain
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.

!

Simultaneously depressing the

accelerator pedal and applying the brakes
reduces engine performance and causes

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