2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR CLASS engine oil

386 Technical termsCAN system
(C
ontroller A
rea N
etwork)
Data bus network serving to control ve-
hicle functions such as door locking or
windshield wiping depending on vehi-
cle settings and/or ambient condi-
tions.
Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator/warning lamps in the passen-
ger compartment needed for vehicle
operation and monitoring.
Cold tire inflation pressure
(
page 278)
Control system
The control system is used to call up
vehicle information and to change
component settings. Information and
messages appear in the multifunction
display. The driver uses the buttons on
the multifunction steering wheel to
navigate through the system and to ad-
just settings.Cruise control
Driving convenience system for auto-
matically maintaining the vehicle speed
set by the driver.
Curb weight
(
page 278)
DOT
(Department o
f Transportation)
(
page 279)
Engine number
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the cylinder block to
uniquely identify each engine pro-
duced.
Engine oil viscosity
Measure of the internal oil friction (vis-
cosity) at different temperatures. The
higher the temperature the oil can tol-
erate without thinning too much, or the
lower the temperature it can tolerate
without thickening too much, the bet-
ter the viscosity characteristics of the
oil.ESP
(E
lectronic S
tability P
rogram)
Improves vehicle handling and direc-
tional stability.
ETD
(E
mergency Tensioning D
evice)
Device which deploys in certain frontal
and rear collisions exceeding the sys-
tem's threshold to tighten the seat
belts.
->SRS
GAWR
(G
ross A
xle W
eight R
ating)
(
page 279)
Gear range
Number of gears which are available to
the automatic transmission for shifting.
The automatic gear shifting process
can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the gear selector le-
ver.

391 Index
A
ABS 79, 385
Indicator lamp 29, 297
Messages in the multifunction
display 306
ABS/ESP
Warning lamp 29, 296
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 173
Accessory weight 278
Accident
In case of 55
ACL 385
Messages in the multifunction
display 308
Activating
Air circulation mode 188
Air conditioning (cooling) 192
Anti-theft alarm system 91
Central locking (control system) 135
ESP 84
Exterior headlamps 51
Exterior lamps 106
Headlamps 51
High beams 109
Immobilizer 58, 90Manual gearshift program 175
Rear window defroster 181
Residual heat 190
Tow-away alarm 92
Windshield wipers 53
Adding
Coolant 249
Engine oil 248
Additional turn signals (exterior
mirror) 347
Adjusting
Air distribution 187
Air volume 186
Mirrors 43
Seat angle 42
Seat fore and aft 42
Seat height 42
Seats 41
Steering column height 43
Steering column length 43
Steering wheel 42
Air conditioner refrigerant 377
Air conditioning (cooling)
Turning off 192
Turning on 192
Air pressure 278Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 188
Air volume adjustment 186
Airbags 63
Children 64
Front 68
Head-thorax 68, 69
Knee 68
Passenger 68
Airbrake 31, 87
Automatic mode 89
Emergency braking 89
Manual mode 88
Message in the multifunction
display 318
Test Mode 88
Warning lamp 29, 301
Alarm
Audible 78, 90
Canceling 91, 93
Visual 90
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 376, 381
Antiglare
Automatic 179

394 IndexCenter air vents 31
Center console
Lower part 32
Upper part 31
Center storage compartment 201
Centigrade
Setting temperature units 129
Central locking
Automatic 103
Central locking switch 31, 103
Switching on/off (control
system) 135
Unlocking from inside 103
Changing
Bulbs 346
CDs 156
Charging the batteries (vehicle) 355
Battery charger 356Checking
Brake fluid 241
Coolant level 241, 249
Engine oil level 241
Tire inflation pressure 242
Vehicle lighting 242
Washer reservoir level 242
Child safety
Airbags 64
Automatic child seat recognition 75
Infant and child restraint systems 62
Cigarette lighter 202
Cleaning
Headlamps 178, 293
Vehicle 290
Windows 292
Windshield 53
Wiper blades 291Cleaning tires 255
Clearing
Service display 286
Clock 128
Closing
Hood 246
Trunk lid 102
Windows 193, 194
Windows with SmartKey 195
Cockpit 26, 386
Cold tire inflation pressure 278
Combination switch 27, 51, 109
High beam flasher 51
Windshield wipers 52
Comfort
Shift program mode 173
Compact guide 341
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 237

397 Index
E
Electric air pump 340
Electrical consumer battery 250
Electrical outlet see 12-V socket 203
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
Emergency
Opening the driver’s door 343
Opening the trunk 342
Unlocking the vehicle 342
Emergency call
911 164
Emergency call system
Initiating emergency call 210
Requirements 208
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 177
Emergency operations
Releasing trunk lid from inside 102
Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) 72,
386
Emission control 238
Emission control information label 366Engine
Compartment 243
Power output 368
Starting 48
Technical data 368
Turning off 58
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 29
Engine number 366, 386
Engine oil 246, 377
Adding 248
Additives 377
Checking 247
Checking level 241
Consumption 246
Filler neck 247
Message in the multifunction
display 330
Viscosity 386
Engine oil temperature 29
Oil temperature symbol 301
Engine start button 31Entry/exit lights 111
ESP 79, 81, 386
Control switch 32
Messages in the multifunction
display 307
Resetting 307
Switching off 83
Switching on 84
Warning lamp 81
ETD see Emergency Tensioning Device
Express-open windows 194
Exterior lamp switch 27, 51, 105
Exterior lamps
Delayed shut-off 132
Exterior lighting
Additional turn signals 347
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 32, 43

401 Index
L
Lamps
Exterior 346
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 29, 297
ABS/ESP 29, 296
Airbrake 29, 301
BAS/ESP 296
Battery (SmartKey) 98
Brake warning lamp 29, 298
CHECK ENGINE 29
Coolant 300
Coolant level 29
Engine oil 29
ESP 81
Fuel reserve 29, 301
Gearshift 29
High beam 29
Maintenance service indicator 286
Manual gearshift 301
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF 303
SBC 84
Seat belt 29, 302
SRS 29, 63, 302
Turn signal 29Language
Multifunction display 130
License plate illumination 347
Light
Sensor 328
Lighting
Automatic headlamp mode 106
Combination switch 109
Daytime running lamp mode 107
Exterior lamp switch 105
Front fog lamps 108
High beams 109
Instruments 113
Interior 111
Locator lighting 108
Low beam 105
Manual headlamp mode 106
Night security illumination 108
Parking lamps 105
Rear fog lamp 109
Settings (control system) 130
Standing lamps 105Limiting the gear range 170
Limp Home Mode 177
Loading terminology 278
Loading the vehicle 256
Location
Audio system 143
Compact guide (Canada only) 341
Telephone 201
Locator lighting 108, 132
Locking 56
Automatic while driving 103
Centrally from inside 103
Fuel filler flap 240
Global, SmartKey 98
Loss of
Keys 100
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 365
Low and high beam lamp 347

403 Index
Messages
ABS 306
ACL malfunction 308
Airbrake 318
Battery (vehicle) 310
Brake pads 317
Bulbs 323
Coolant 320
Coolant level 319
Differential 322
Doors 318
Engine oil 330
ESP 307
Fuel system 329
Hood 318
Parking brake 316
Reserve fuel 339
SBC brake system 312
Seat belt 318
SmartKey 339
Storage compartment under the
armrest 339
TeleAid 309
Tire 331
Trunk lid 318
Washer fluid 339Miles/kilometers in speedometer 129
Mirrors 43, 179
Auto-dimming for interior rear view
mirror 179
Exterior rear view mirror 43
Interior rear view mirror 43
MON 240, 387
Mph or km/h in speedometer 129
Multifunction display 117, 387
Left 29
Right 29
Selecting language 130
Standard display 117
Multifunction steering wheel 30, 118,
387
Buttons 118
N
Night security illumination 108
Setting 132
Normal occupant weight 279O
Occupant distribution 279
Occupant safety
Children and airbags 64
Octane number 388
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 168
Canceling gear range limit 169
Downshifting 168
Upshifting 169
Opening
Door from the inside 100
Door from the outside 100
Driver’s door in an emergency 343
Hood 243
Trunk 99
Trunk from the inside 101
Trunk in an emergency 342
Vehicle in an emergency 342
Windows 193, 194
Windows with SmartKey 195
With the key 38

408 IndexSteering wheel gearshift control
Automatic transmission 174
Warning lamp 301
Storage compartment
Armrest 200
Center 201
Rear 201
Storage compartments 200
Message in the multifunction
display 339
Storing tires 255
Submenus
For settings 119
In control system 121
Instrument cluster 128
Lighting 130
Resetting functions 126
Selecting 126
Settings menus 126
Vehicle 134
Sun visors 180Switching off
Audio system 146
Automatic central locking (control
system) 135
Delayed (exterior lamps) 132
Engine 58
Hazard warning flasher 110
Headlamps 57
Switching on
Audio system 146
Automatic central locking (control
system) 135
ESP 84
Front fog lamps 108
Hazard warning flasher 110
Headlamps 51
High beams 109
Rear fog lamp 109
Windshield wipers 53
Symbol
Engine oil temperature 301
Synchronizing
Power windows 196T
Tachometer
Displaying gear range 170
Overspeed range 115
Technical data 362
Electrical system 372
Engine 368
Engine power output 368
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 375
Main dimensions 373
Poly-V-belt 367
Rims and tires 369
Weights 374
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 382
Tele Aid 207, 389
Emergency call button 33
Emergency calls 209
Information 212
Initiating an emergency call
manually 210
Messages in the multifunction
display 309
Roadside Assistance 211
SOS button 210
Tele Aid system 208

410 IndexTopping up
Coolant 249
Engine oil 248
Tow-away alarm 91
Arming 92
Canceling alarm 93
Disarming 92
Disarming for transport 92
Switch 32
Towing 357
Transmission damage 360
Towing eye bolt 340
Installing/reinstalling 359
Traction 173, 280
Transmission
Damage 360
Transporting 360
Traveling abroad 236
Tread 280
Tread depth 255
Tread depth (tires) 284
Treadwear indicators 280
Trip computer 136Trip odometer
Resetting 115
Trunk
Closing the lid 102
Opening 99
Opening from inside vehicle 101
Opening in an emergency 342
Parcel net 201
Trunk lid emergency release 102
Trunk lamp 112
Trunk lid
Closing 102
Emergency release 102
Message in the display 318
Trunk lid rack 225
Trunk lock 101
Turn signals 27, 52
Front 347
Indicator lamps 29
Rear 347
Turning off
Engine 58U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 281
Units
Setting speedometer units 129
Setting temperature units 129
Setting tire inflation pressure
units 136
Unlocking 38
Centrally from inside 103
Driver’s doors in an emergency 343
Fuel filler flap 240
Global 98
Selective settings 98
Trunk in an emergency 342
Uphill driving
Cruise control 198
Upshifting 169