Car 2013

Mercedes has unveiled the new SLS AMG Matte Editions - the replacement for the current SLS AMG for Japan.

The SLS AMG Matt Black Edition – only available as a roadster – comes with a designo Magno Night black exterior finish with a black soft top and red accents on the three-pointed star, grill fins, fin bonnet, fender fins, AMG Rear Emblem, 6.3 emblem and fuel lid. The interior has a two-tone color specification with Red/Black colors and the dashboard and door panels dressed in Nappa leather.

The Matte White special edition boasts the same setup, except the red accents found on the Matte Black edition are black on the Matte White edition. A clean white pinstripe highlights the black tires and the interior is elegantly done in a black and white motif. Further, carbon-ceramic brakes are available on both models as an option, but no particular modifications on engine were performed on either of the models.

The SLS AMG Coupe Matt in white costs 29 million Yen (US$366,400 / €293,500), while its Roadster sibling, 30 million Yen (US$379,000 / €303,500).





Press Release

Limited release the SLS AMG Matt Edition

limited number of special specification car mat paint body color (matte painting)
- contrast exterior paint shine by special metal parts

Mercedes-Benz Japan Co., Ltd. (President: Nicholas Speaks, Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo), the super sports car "SLS AMG (coupe / roadster)" of the model dedicated to the AMG Mercedes matte painting of the setting and special (paintwork) will be released only through the authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer network across the country today that uses the metal parts of the special paint, the "SLS AMG Matt Edition".
This special edition car, announced in September last year, was well received your "SLS AMG Matt Black Edition (coupe)", "SLS AMG Matt Black Edition (roadster)" which continues to "SLS AMG Matt White Edition and we offer three models (coupe / roadster). "

"SLS AMG Matt Black Edition (roadster)" is, designo Magno Night black metal parts (three-pointed star, grill fins, fin bonnet, fender fins, AMG Rear Emblem, "6.3" emblem, fuel lid on the exterior of (Black Matte) Red was to paint), and then produce a unique and powerful exterior. The interior will be two-tone color specification sheet Furureza Classic Red / Black, with a sense of unity with the exterior Motaseru, texture enhanced by using the dashboard and door panels in nappa leather material also.

"SLS AMG Matt White Edition (coupe / roadster)" is, designo adopted (will be added door mirror covers the contents above) metal parts that are special paint in matte black on the exterior (white matte) Magno Cashmere White, The interior specification will be Furureza of porcelain / Black. In addition, these special equipment are assembled at the AMG Performance Studio as a model for Japan only.
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension enhancing comfort and maneuverability electronically controlled damping force of the damper depending on driving conditions on all models, AMG performance steering (/ Alcantara ® leather), matte black paint AMG 10 spoke aluminum wheels (Matt Black Edition is the rim section is equipped with a red paint).

1. Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the first position. This is where the ignition comes on, but the engine does not start. The lights on the dash should illuminate and the FSS display will turn on.
2. Press the R button twice. This is the button located directly beneath the FSS display, which is also marked mileage. The number of days and miles remaining on the current service interval will show on the screen.
3. Turn the key back to the off position. Then, hold down the R button and turn the key back to the same position. Continue holding the button until a beeping sound is heard. The system has now been reset and you may release the button.

1. Write down the trailers gross trailer weight (GTW) from the data plate located on its frame. If you are going to load cargo into the trailer, then you must estimate its weight. Total up the GTW and the cargo weight and compare to your vehicles maximum towing capacity. If the total weight of the trailer plus cargo is less than the vehicles maximum towing capacity specified by the manufacturer, you can safely tow the trailer.
2. Connect the trailers receiver to the hitch on your CLK 320 and latch it in place. Lock the latch in place by inserting a hitch pin through the hole under the handle. The hitch ball must match the size of the trailers coupler.
3. Attach the female electrical receiver on the vehicle to the male electrical connector on the trailer. Test that all of the safety lights work before heading out on the road.
4. Slide the trailers left chain under the trailers receiver and connect it to the right side of the hitch. Connect the right chain to the left side of the hitch in the same manner.
5. Double check all connections and the safety lights. Fully inspect the trailer and your CLK 320 before starting out on your trip.

1. Charge the GPS device before using it for the first time. Depending on the brand of GPS you are using, it may be charged in different ways, such as through an electrical outlet or through a vehicle power cable. Many GPS brands also charge while connected to your computer via USB cable.
2. Mount the GPS in the Mercedes-Benz. Follow the specific directions that came with the GPS to properly mount the device. Most brands come with a suction-cup mount that adheres to the vehicles windshield. The GPS then attaches to the mount.
3. Configure the device by choosing options such as your home address, preferred language and whether you want to display measurement units in miles or kilometers.
4. Acquire a satellite signal for the GPS. Drive the vehicle away from tall trees, buildings, parking garages or hills to get the best signal. Finding a signal for the first time may take a few minutes. When this is done, the GPS is fully installed.

1. Sand the surface of the entire car with 220-grit sandpaper. This prepares the surface for painting, since paint will not adhere to an otherwise smooth surface for long. The 220-grit sandpaper also removes any scratches or nicks in the surface of the Mercedes.
2. Place masking tape and paper over any areas on the Mercedes that will not be painted. Cover the grill, lights, trim, mirrors, glass, tires and rims, door handles and locks. Wipe the surface with wax and grease remover and a towel to remove all fingerprints and other contaminants. The wax and grease remover evaporates quickly, so it does not need to be cleaned off.
3. Hold the spray can of primer six to eight inches from the surface of the car. Spray a coat of primer over the car, starting at the top, and work down. Use left and right motions when spraying, not up and down. Let the primer dry for 30 minutes.
4. Sand the primer surface using 600-grit sandpaper and water, and then again with 1,200-grit sandpaper and water. Keep the sandpaper soaking wet while sanding. The best way is to hold a running water hose above the sandpaper while sanding. The 600- and 1,200-grit sandpaper smooths the primer, and the water keeps any sanding buildup from sticking on the sandpaper and causing deep scratches.
5. Rinse the Mercedes with water and allow it to dry completely. Wipe the dry surface with wax and grease remover and a towel. Replace any masking tape or paper that has moved or become unusable from exposure to the water.
6. Spray the paint over the surface of the car using the same spraying techniques used with the primer. Begin at the top of the Mercedes and work down, using left and right strokes. Apply a total of three to five coats of paint, keeping them thin to avoid runs in the paint. Let the paint dry for 24 hours before handling the surface.

1. Raise and support the car on jack stands. Remove the front wheels. Loosen the bleeder screw on the top back side of the caliper. Compress the piston back into the bore of the caliper. To do this, insert the screwdriver in the access hole on the caliper between the brake pad and the rotor, and pry the pad inward toward the caliper piston; the piston will move back into its bore.
2. Tighten the bleeder screw on the caliper. Disconnect the electrical connector for the low brake sensor, which is just a few inches up from the caliper, and then pull the sensor out of the brake pad.
3. Remove the slider bolts holding the caliper on. Remove the caliper and hang it up. Do not let the caliper hang by its hose. Remove the caliper mounting bracket.
4. Check the rotor for heavy grooving and thickness. The minimum thickness is embossed on the front of the rotor. Use a micrometer to see if it is within tolerance. If it is within 10 thousandths of the minimum required thickness and needs to be surfaced, it is too thin and needs to be replaced. Resurfacing will take off more than 10 thousandths. If the rotor is to thin it will warp very easily and cause vibration. If it is in tolerance, have it surfaced so the new pads are starting on a smooth surface.
5. Remove the rotor--just pull it off of the studs on the spindle. Install the new rotor. Install the caliper mounting bracket. Install the brake pads along with the low brake sensor. The brake pads just slide into their brackets. Slide the caliper over the pads and install the slider bolts.
6. Do the opposite side in the same fashion. Start the car when finished and pump the brakes several times to adjust them before trying to move the car.

1. Locate the EGR valve of the Mercedes 300D in the back of the engine on the drivers side of the engine compartment. The EGR valve is a circular metal device with a vacuum hose attached to the top of the valve.
2. Remove the vacuum hose from the top of the EGR valve by hand and set it out of the way.
3. Unfasten the two bolts on the sides of the EGR valve with a socket wrench that secures the part to the engine.
4. Remove the EGR valve from the Mercedes 300D engine compartment.

1. Lift the vehicle with the jack, until there is enough room to work comfortably underneath it.
2. Place the jack stands beneath the vehicle frame. The jack stands should be sitting level on the ground.
3. Place the oil drip pan under the vehicle, centered beneath the oil drain plug.
4. Remove the oil drain plug. It is located on the bottom of the engine on the oil pan.
5. Allow the old oil to drain, until the flow comes to a stop. This can take up to 30 minutes to complete.
6. Replace the drain plug. Be sure to tighten it, with the wrench, before proceeding.
7. Remove the tools, jack stands and oil drain pan, from under the vehicle.
8. Lower the Mercedes ML320, carefully, to the ground.
9. Raise the vehicle hood, and locate the oil filter casing, on the drivers side of the vehicle, near the front of the engine compartment.
10. Remove the cover from the oil filter casing.
11. Lift the old filter out with the wrench, and carefully remove it from the plastic stick it is attached to. Also, remove the old O-ring from the filter end of the stick, if it did not come off with the filter.
12. Install the new O-ring and filter on the stick.
13. Lower the filter assembly back into the filter casing, and replace the cover.
14. Remove the oil fill cover, and use the funnel to fill the engine with the new oil.
15. Replace the oil fill cover, and run the vehicle for several minutes. Check the oil level with the oil dipstick, and adjust the oil level, as needed.

1. Open your Mercedes hood so you can access the belt. Be sure the engine is cool before operating.
2. Loosen every bolt in the series that binds the belt into place. Take special care to remember the pattern in which the fan belt is attached. This is the same pattern youll follow to route the new fan belt. Do not remove the bolts, simply loosen them so that the belt looses tension at each point.
3. Pull the belt out of each connection, making sure you leave it intact so that you can compare it to the new belt.
4. Stretch the old and new belts out completely with both hands. Compare the size of each belt to make sure the new belt will fit your Mercedes engine.
5. Route the belt along each pulley, following the pattern you took note of when loosening the tension. Press down with a free hand after connecting the belt to each pulley so that you continuously create tension in the belt.
6. Tighten the belt at each point along the pattern by turning the bolts hard to the right, which will hold the belt in place.
7. Clean your workplace and put away all tools. Discard of the old fan belt.

1. Turn off the 300Ds engine.
2. Push in the headlight cover to open it, and swing it away from the vehicle. Remove the four screws behind the headlight with the screwdriver.
3. Tug on the electrical connector. If it comes out, securely plug it to the rear of the headlight.
4. Push the bulb in and turn to the left, then lift the bulb out to remove it. Use a clean cloth to install the new bulb. Reattach the screws and close the headlight cover.
5. Open the hood and locate the fuse box to the right of the engine. Remove the cover and locate the headlight fuse. It is labeled HEAD LIGHT. If the fuse is blown, pull it out and replace it. Place the cover onto the fuse box and close the hood.

Blue-Tooth Technology
1. Determine whether or not your cell phone has blue-tooth capabilities. You can find out by asking the sales representative or looking in the owners manual. Turn your blue-tooth function on, by following the specific directions for your particular cell phone.
2. Verify your particular Mercedes has blue-tooth, by contacting your local Mercedes dealer. Not all Mercedes models have blue-tooth technology. Depending on the year, model and trim level you may or may not have this feature.
3. Turn your Mercedes blue-tooth technology on, if you have this feature. Both the cell phone and vehicle will connect together at this time. All calls will go through the speakers of your Mercedes. If you are listening to music and the phone begins to ring, the music will subside, and you will hear the ringing through the speakers. Once you answer the phone, you will be able to talk hands-free.
Auxiliary Connection
4. Verify your particular Mercedes has an auxiliary port. Most of the time the auxiliary port is marked as AUX and is located near the stereo controls. Again, not all Mercedes models come with this feature.
5. Purchase an auxiliary cable compatible with your particular phone. For example, if you have an iPhone, ask the sales representative to show you the cable which allows you to link your phone into the AUX port in your Mercedes. These cables are usually around $15 at stores such as Best Buy.
6. Insert one end of the AUX cable into the phone and the other end into the AUX port in your Mercedes. Once the phone is connected, you will be able to make calls as usual but talk hands-free and listen to music from your phone through your car stereo. According to Naked Cell Phone, using an auxiliary cable provides static-free sound because of the direct cord connection to your stereo, providing the best sound quality.

1. Verify that your cell phone is Bluetooth compatible by checking the users handbook that came with the phone. If your phone is not Bluetooth capable, it cannot be connected to your Mercedes C-Class.
2. Get into your car with your phone. Push the Phone button on your radio control settings in your Mercedes and select Bluetooth Phones from the displayed list.
3. Navigate through the system as the screens change. First, select Options, then External Authorization. This allows your Mercedes to locate the Bluetooth device for your cell phone. Pairing has now begun.
4. Locate the Bluetooth option on your cell phone and turn the mode from Off to On. Wait while your phone discovers the other Bluetooth devices in range. When the choice MB Bluetooth appears on your phone screen, select it.
5. Click Yes when your phone asks if you want to authorize MB Bluetooth to connect with your cell. Your Mercedes system will then ask you to choose a four- to six-digit numeric code of your choice to input in both your car and your cell phone. Speak the code to your car using the voice-activated process, and input the code into your phone using the numeric keypad. Select the Connect option on your phone once youve confirmed and entered your pass code. Your phone will take a few minutes to connect to your car. If successful, the word Paired will appear on both your cars radio screen and your phones screen.

1. Open the hood of the Mercedes 400E and allow the car to cool down if it is hot. Put the socket over the nuts holding the negative battery cable in place. Turn it to the left to loosen the cable nut and then slip if from the negative battery post. Do the same to remove the positive battery cable.
2. Place a drain pan beneath the radiator petcock, or drain plug. Turn the drain plug to the left with a socket wrench and allow the contents of the radiator to drain into the pan.
3. Open the radiator overflow tank by lifting the lid off with your hand. Also use a screwdriver to unscrew the hose clamp screw. Once loose, remove the radiator hose from the water pump.
4. Use a nut driver to remove the plastic nuts holding the fan shroud in place and then lift it out.
5. Unplug the fans plastic wiring harness and then remove the fan bolt with the socket set.
6. Loosen the belt pulley tension bolt and slip the belt from the pulley and the water pump.
7. Use the socket set to remove the retaining bolts holding the water pump in place. Once the bolts are pulled out, gently lift the old water pump out of the engine compartment.

Mercedes-Benz shows its new E63 AMG S-Series at 2013 Detroit Auto Show. This model will be available in both sedan and wagon.

Mercedes E63 AMG S-Series has a twin-turbo V8 5.5-liter capable of producing up to 577 horsepower and 591 lb-ft of torque. This is the first time Mercedes-Benz passenger cars offers powerful system with four-wheel drive designed to improve its dynamics.

Mercedes-Benz says the new E63 AMG S-Series accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds on its sedan and wagon version in 3.6. The top speed of both versions is electronically limited to 186 mph (300 km / h). These models receive 33% of the power to the front wheels and the rear 67.

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Its transmission is the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed. This program has four options: "C" (Controlled Efficiency), "S" (Sport), "S +" (Sport plus) and "M" (Manual).

All 2014 E63 AMG 4MATIC models are equipped with the AMG sports suspension Adaptive electronically controlled. The front axle features steel suspension and rear axle with air suspension.

Its wheels are standard alloy AMG titanium painted matte gray with 10 blades, which fit tires 255/35 R 19 front and 285/30 R 19 rear.

The brake disc standard 14.2-inch two-piece ventilated and perforated. The calipers are gray with white AMG lettering. Furthermore, the carbon-ceramic brakes are optional and exclusive for the S-Sport. The discs are 40% lighter, more durable and longer consider who wrote "AMG Carbon Ceramic" in the calipers.

This car goes on sale in the United States in the summer of 2013.

1. Charge the GPS device before using it for the first time. Depending on the brand of GPS you are using, it may be charged in different ways, such as through an electrical outlet or through a vehicle power cable. Many GPS brands also charge while connected to your computer via USB cable.
2. Mount the GPS in the Mercedes-Benz. Follow the specific directions that came with the GPS to properly mount the device. Most brands come with a suction-cup mount that adheres to the vehicles windshield. The GPS then attaches to the mount.
3. Configure the device by choosing options such as your home address, preferred language and whether you want to display measurement units in miles or kilometers.
4. Acquire a satellite signal for the GPS. Drive the vehicle away from tall trees, buildings, parking garages or hills to get the best signal. Finding a signal for the first time may take a few minutes. When this is done, the GPS is fully installed.

1. Walk around the 230 and look for any impact dents. If the sedan was in a crash then the dents will be knee high and could indicate structural damage in that section as well. Go below the car and look at the car frame for any deformations of weld lines. The frame will have weld lines where the struts meet, but if there is a weld line in the middle of a strut then that means it was snapped in half and re-welded. Do not buy a re-welded vehicle, as this compromises the cars ability to survive a crash.
2. Look for any rust on the frame and body. Rust will show as a brown patina that indicates oxidation has set in on the steel. Rusted body panels can be replaced, but rusted car frames cannot. Pay special attention to rust on the metal straps that hold up the muffler as these are often the first ones to go.
3. Look at the disc brakes for any signs of warping or worn-out brake pads. The 230 was notable for including vacuum-assisted disc brakes as standard in an age where drum brakes were still prevalent. However, hard use or accidents could warp the discs and make them less efficient. The brake pads should still have pads in them, though it is likely that the original Mercedes brake pads have been replaced with third-party ones due to the exorbitant cost of vintage Mercedes parts.
4. Press down on each corner to test out the spring suspension. The corner should bounce back up immediately. If the corner takes a few seconds or if it stays down, then the springs are shot and need to be replaced. Springs wear out over time, especially in heavier cars like the 230. Visually inspect the springs for any cracks. If the spring is cracking then it is only a matter of time before it snaps and becomes useless.