2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR CLASS Owners Manual

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

409 Index
Telephone 203
Answering a call 140
Dialing 141
Ending a call 141
Hands-free microphone 33
Loading phone book 141
Operating 138
Operation 160
Redialing 142
Signal strength 139
Storage location 201
Temperature
Outside temperature indicator 115
Sensor 33
Setting interior temperature 185
Setting units in display 129
Tires 263Tightening torque 389
Time
Setting hours 128
Setting minutes 128
Time display mode
Setting 129
TIN 280
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 281
Tire and Loading Information 257
Tire and loading terminology 278
Tire care and maintenance 254
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure 351
Checking 242, 262, 264
Checking manually 264
Setting units 136Tire inspection 254
Tire load rating 280
Tire ply composition and material
used 280
Tire speed rating 234, 271, 280
Tire terminology 278
Tire traction 234
TIREFIT kit 340, 349, 389
Using 349
Tires 253
Direction of rotation 256
Driving instructions 233
Message in the multifunction
display 331
Retreads 253
Rims and tires 369
Rotating 281
Service life 254
Temperature 263, 277
Tread depth 255, 284
Wear pattern 281
Winter* 284

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

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

412 IndexW
Warning sounds
Driver’s seat belt 69
Parking brake 50
Warranty coverage 365
Washer fluid
Message in the multifunction
display 339
Washer reservoir level
Checking 242
Washing the vehicle 289
Wear pattern (tires) 281
Wheels
Tires and wheels 253Windows
Automatic opening 194
Closing 193, 194, 195
Closing fully 194
Closing with SmartKey 195
Express-open 194
Opening 193, 194, 195
Opening fully 194
Opening with SmartKey 195
Stopping 195
Synchronizing power windows 196
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Refilling washer fluid 251
Washer fluid 251
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 382
Windshield washer fluid
Refilling 251
Wiping with 53Windshield wipers 27, 52
Fast wiper speed 53
Replacing the wiper blades 348
Single wipe 53
Switching on 53
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 53
Winter driving
Snow chains 285
Tires* 284
Winter driving instructions 235
Winter tires* 284
Wiper blade
Replacing 348
Wiper blades
Cleaning 291
Wiping
Interval 53
With windshield washer fluid 53

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Order No. 6515 4801 13 Part No. 199 584 14 81 USA Edition A 2005
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Press time June 28, 2004
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Printed in Germany
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incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have any questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.