2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR CLASS audio

207 Controls in detail
Useful features
3Engage cellular phone cradle
Push the top of the cellular phone in di-
rection of arrow3, until the cellular
phone cradle engages in the holder.Making calls in hands-free mode

Open the cellular phone flap.

Either accept the call or dial the desired
number.

Close the cellular phone flap.
Hands-free mode is selected.
If you wish to change back to private
mode:

Open the cellular phone flap.

Remove the cellular phone from the
holder (
page 206).
Tele Aid
!To prevent any damage, the cellular
phone flap must be folded down before
closing the telephone compartment.
iFor additional information on operating
the telephone using the audio system
head unit, refer to “Telephone opera-
tion” (
page 160) in chapter “Audio
system”.
For additional information on operating
the telephone using the multifunction
steering wheel, refer to “Control sys-
tem” (page 138).
!The initial activation of the Tele Aid sys-
tem may only be performed by com-
pleting the subscriber agreement and
placing an acquaintance call using the
¡button. Failure to complete either
of these steps will result in a system
that is not activated.
If you have any questions regarding ac-
tivation, please call the Response
Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA)
or 1-888-881-6611 (in Canada).

214 Controls in detailUseful features
Remote door unlock
In case you have locked your vehicle unin-
tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle),
and the reserve SmartKey is not handy:
Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response
Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA)
or 1-888-881-6611 (in Canada).
You will be asked to provide your pass-
word which you provided when you
completed the subscriber agreement.

Then return to your vehicle and pull the
trunk recessed handle for a minimum
of 20 seconds until the SOS button is
flashing.
The message
Connecting call
ap-
pears in the multifunction display.
As an alternative, you may unlock the vehi-
cle via Internet using the ID and password
sent to you shortly after the completion of
your acquaintance call.
The Response Center will then unlock your
vehicle with the remote door unlocking
feature.
iThe indicator lamp in the respective
button flashes until the call is conclud-
ed. Calls can only be terminated by a
Response Center or Customer Assis-
tance Center representative except
Roadside Assistance and Information
calls, which can also be terminated by
pressing button ì on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel.iWhen a Tele Aid call has been initiated,
the audio system is muted and the se-
lected mode (radio or CD) pauses. The
cellular phone (if installed) switches
off. If you must use this phone, the ve-
hicle must be parked. Disconnect the
coiled cord and place the call. The dis-
play in the instrument cluster is avail-
able for use.
iThe remote door unlock feature is avail-
able if the relevant cellular phone net-
work is available.
The SOS button will flash and the mes-
sage
Connecting call
will appear in
the multifunction display to indicate re-
ceipt of the door unlock command.
Once the vehicle is unlocked, a Re-
sponse Center specialist will attempt
to establish voice contact with the ve-
hicle occupants.
If the trunk recessed handle was pulled
for more than 20 seconds before door
unlock authorization was received by
the Response Center, you must wait
15 minutes before pulling the trunk re-
cessed handle again.

392 IndexAnti-theft alarm system 90
Arming 91
Canceling alarm 91
Disarming 91
Anti-theft device
Dust cover 224
Anti-theft systems
Anti-theft alarm system 90
Tow-away alarm 91
Anti-theft wheel nuts 282
Fitting 283
Removing 283
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Ashtray 202
Aspect ratio 278
AUDIO menu 122
Operating CD player 123
Selecting radio station 123
Audio system 31, 143
Audio and telephone, operation 143
Button and soft key operation 146
Cassette operation 152
CD operation 156
Location 143
Operating and display elements 144
Operating safety 143Operation 146
Radio operation 149
Switching off 146
Switching on 146
Telephone operation 160
Auto-dimming for interior rear view
mirror 179
Automatic
Interior lighting control 111
Automatic car wash 290
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating (control
system) 135
Automatic climate control 31, 182
Adjusting air distribution 187
Adjusting air volume 185, 186
Air recirculation 188
Center air vents 31
Deactivating 191
Defrosting the windshield 188
MAXCOOL 187
Residual heat utilization 190
Side air vents 31
Temperature sensor 33
Automatic headlamp mode 106Automatic transmission 167
Accelerator position 173
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 177
Fluid level 248
Gear ranges 170
Gear selector lever 167
Gear selector lever position 167, 171
Gear shifting malfunctions 177
Kickdown 173
Manual shifting 168
One-touch gearshifting 168
Shift program mode selector
switch 173
Steering wheel gearshift control 174
Towing 360
Transmission fluid 248
Automatic transmission fluid 248

393 Index
B
BabySmart
TM
Self-test 75
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 75, 385
BabySmartTM compatible child
seats 385
Back up lamp 347
Bar 278
BAS 79, 81, 385
BAS/ESP
Indicator lamp 296
Batteries, SmartKey
Check lamp 99
Replacing 344
Batteries, vehicle 250
Charging 355
Consumer battery 250, 354
Maintenance 354
Messages in the multifunction
display 310
Starter battery 250
Battery charger 356
Bead 278Bi-Xenon headlamps 385
Body surface 289
Brake fluid 375, 378
Checking 241
Brake lamp
High mounted 347
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display 317
Brake warning lamp 29, 298
Brake/parking lamp 347
Brakes 230
Break-in period 228
Bulbs
Changing 346
Front 347
Messages in the multifunction
display 323
Rear 347
Button
Audio system 146C
CAC 385
CAN system 386
Capacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 375
Cargo area see Trunk
Cassette operation
Playing cassettes 152
Catalytic converter 237
CD changer 156
Loading/unloading a CD
magazine 157
Location 157
CD operation 156
CD player
Operating 123
Cellular phone
Delayed switch-off time 205
Inserting the cradle 205
Making calls in hands-free mode 207
Making calls in private mode 206
Re-inserting 206
Removing the cradle 204

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

396 IndexDeep water see Standing water
Defroster
Rear window 181
Defrosting the windshield 188
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 132
Interior lighting 134
Delayed switch-off
Interior lighting 134
Delayed switch-off time
Cellular phone 205
Department of Transportation see DOT
Differential
Message in the multifunction
display 322
Difficulties
While driving see Problems while driv-
ing
With starting 49
Digital speedometer 122
Direction of rotation (tires) 256
Display elements
Audio system 144Displays
Digital speedometer 122
Maintenance service indicator 286
Showing vehicle status
messages 124
Vehicle status messages 304
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 138
Door
Handle 34
Message in the multifunction
display 318
Opening 100
Opening from the inside 100
Opening from the outside 100
Opening in an emergency 343
Unlocking from the outside 98
DOT 279
Downhill driving
Cruise control 198
Downshifting 168
Drinking and driving 229Driving 45, 50
Driving abroad 236
Hydroplaning 234
In winter 235
Problems 54
Safety systems 79
Through standing water 236
Driving abroad 236
Driving hints
SBC brake system 86
Driving instructions 229
Driving off 232
Driving safety systems 79
ABS 79
BAS 81
ESP 81
SBC brake system 84
Driving systems 197
Cruise control 197
Driving tips 173
Dust cover 222
Slipping on/off 223

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

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