2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR CLASS weight

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

395 Index
Control system 117, 386
AUDIO menu 122
Display digital speedometer 122
Functions 119, 121
Instrument cluster submenu 128
Lighting submenu 130
Menus 120, 121
Multifunction display 117
Multifunction steering wheel 118
Selecting radio system 123
Settings menu 125
Standard display menu 117, 122
Submenus 119, 121
TEL menu 138
Trip computer menu 136
Vehicle submenu 134
Coolant 249, 380
Adding 249
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 381
Checking level 249
Messages in the multifunction
display 320Temperature 239
Temperature gauge 114
Topping up 249
Warning lamp 29, 300
Coolant level
Checking 241, 249
Messages in the multifunction
display 319
Cooling see Air conditioning
Courtesy lighting 112
Cruise control 197, 386
Canceling 198
Driving downhill 198
Driving uphill 198
Fine adjustment 199
Lever 27, 197
Setting current speed 198
Setting speeds 199
Curb weight 278
Customer Assistance Center 385D
Daytime running lamp mode 107
Setting 131
Deactivating
Air conditioning (cooling) 192
Air recirculation mode 189
Alarm 91
Anti-theft alarm system 91
Automatic climate control 191
Central locking (control system) 135
Cruise control 198
Engine with the SmartKey 58
ESP 83
Exterior lamps 106
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 132
Headlamps 57
Immobilizer 90
Interior light delayed switch-off 134
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 134
Manual gearshift program 177
Rear window defroster 181
Residual heat 190
Tow-away alarm 92

399 Index
GPS 387
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 279
GVWR 279H
Hands-free microphone 33
Telephone 33
Hazard warning flasher 31, 110
Headlamp cleaning system 251
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, exterior lamps
Headlamps
Automatic control 106
Cleaning 293
Cleaning system 178, 251
Refilling washer fluid 251
Switching off 57
Switching on 51
Head-thorax airbag 75, 387Height
Seat 42
High beam flasher 51, 109, 347
High beam headlamp indicator 29
High beam headlamps
Switching on 109
High mounted brake lamp 347
High-pressure cleaners 290
Hood 243
Closing 246
Messages in the multifunction
display 318
Opening 243
Horn 27
Hydroplaning 234

402 IndexM
Main dimensions 373
Main odometer 29
Maintenance 286, 354
Maintenance service
Overdue 287
Types 287
When due 286
Maintenance service indicator 286
Calling up 288
Clearing 288
Making a telephone call 30
Making calls
Hands-free mode 207
Private mode 206MAN
Gearshift program 173
Manual
Shift program mode 173
Manual gearshift
Warning lamp 301
Manual gearshift program 175
Activating 175
Deactivating 177
Downshifting 176
Selecting 176
Upshifting 177
Manual headlamp mode 106
Manual operation
Interior lighting control 112
Manually
Opening the driver’s door 343
Opening the trunk 342Map pocket in passenger footwell 200
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL 187
Maximum inflation pressure 279
Maximum load rating 279
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 279
Mechanical key 342
Menus 119
AUDIO 122
In control system 120, 121
Settings menu 125
Standard display 122
Submenus 119
TEL 138
Trip computer 136
Vehicle status message memory 124

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

404 IndexOperating
Audio system 143
CD player 123
Radio 123
Radio transmitters 237
Telephone 138, 143, 160
Operating safety
Audio system 143
Operating system
Vehicle status message memory 124
Operator’s manual 340
Overdue maintenance service 287
Overhead control panel 33
Overspeed range 388P
Paint number 366
Panic alarm 78
Panic button on SmartKey 78
Parcel net in trunk 201
Parking 56, 232
Parking brake 32
Engaging 56
Message in the multifunction
display 316
Releasing 49
Parking lamps 347
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
Warning lamp 303
Passenger compartment 236
Passenger side
Front airbag 68
Head-thorax airbag 69
Knee airbag 68
Pedals 229
Performance enhancement system
Airbrake 87Phone book 141
Loading 141
Quick search 141
Phone number
Dialing 141
Redialing 142
Playing
CDs 157
Poly-V-belt drive 388
Layout 367
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 267
Power assistance 230
Power train 388
Power washer 290
Power windows 193
Synchronizing 196
Problems
While driving 54
With the vehicle 21
Production options weight 279
Program mode selector switch 388
PSI 280

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

411 Index
Useful features
12-V socket 203
Ashtray and cigarette lighter 202
Dust cover 222
Floormats 221
Garage door opener 215
Map pocket in passenger
footwell 200
Parcel net in trunk 201
Storage compartments 200
Tele Aid 207
Telephone 203V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 366
Vehicle
Cleaning 290
Individual settings 125
Locking 31
Towing 357
Transporting 360
Unlocking 31
Unlocking in an emergency 342
Vehicle capacity weight 281
Vehicle care 290
Window cleaning 292
Wiper blades 291
Vehicle Identification Number 366Vehicle lighting
Checking 242
Vehicle literature portfolio 340
Vehicle loading terminology 278
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 281
Vehicle status message memory
Calling up 124
Clearing 125
Vehicle status messages
Displaying 124
Vehicle status messages in the multifunc-
tion display 304
Ventilation and residual heat 190
VIN (vehicle identification number) 389