2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR CLASS service reset

ContentsAt the gas station............................... 240
Refueling ...................................... 240
Check regularly and before
a long trip ..................................... 241
Engine compartment.......................... 243
Hood ............................................ 243
Engine oil...................................... 246
Transmission fluid level ................ 248
Coolant......................................... 249
Trunk ................................................. 250
Batteries....................................... 250
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system ........... 251
Tires and wheels ................................ 253
Important guidelines .................... 253
Tire care and maintenance ........... 254
Direction of rotation ..................... 256
Loading the vehicle ...................... 256
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ....................................... 262
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 264
Tire labeling .................................. 268
Load identification........................ 272
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 273Maximum tire load ....................... 274
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 275
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 276
Tire ply material ........................... 278
Tire and loading terminology ........ 278
Rotating tires ............................... 281
Anti-theft wheel nuts .................... 282
Winter driving .................................... 284
Winter tires* ................................ 284
Snow chains ................................. 285
Maintenance ...................................... 286
Clearing the maintenance
service indicator........................... 286
Maintenance service term
exceeded ..................................... 287
Calling up the service due date .... 287
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator........................... 288
Vehicle care ....................................... 289
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 289
Vehicle washing ........................... 290
Practical hints................................. 294
What to do if ... .................................. 296
Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 296
Lamp in center console................ 303
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display.................... 304
Symbol messages ........................ 309
Where will I find ...? ........................... 340
First aid kit ................................... 340
TIREFIT kit, electric air pump,
towing eye bolt and vehicle
literature portfolio ........................ 340
Locking/unlocking in an emergency . 342
Unlocking the vehicle................... 342
Replacing SmartKey batteries ........... 344
SmartKey ..................................... 345
Replacing bulbs ................................. 346
Front lamps.................................. 347
Rear lamps ................................... 347
Replacing the wiper blades................ 348
Removing wiper blades ................ 348
Installing wiper blades ................. 348

121 Controls in detail
Control system
Menus, submenus and functions
Menu1
Menu2
Menu3
Menu4
Menu5
Menu6
Standard display
AUDIO
Vehicle status
message memory
Settings
Trip computer
Telephone
(page 122)
(page 122)
(page 124)
(page 125)
(page 136)
(page 138)
Commands/submenusDigital speedometer
Select radio station
Call up vehicle mal-
function, warning
and system status
messages stored in
memory
Reset to factory set-
tings
Fuel consumption
statistics after start
Load phone book
Call up maintenance
service display
Operate the
CD player
Instrument cluster
submenu
Fuel consumption
statistics since the
last reset
Search for name in
phone book
Check tire inflation
pressure
Lighting submenu
Call up range
Vehicle submenu

213 Controls in detail
Useful features
Upgrade scenario
An emergency call is possible even if other
services are active.
iThe indicator lamp in the Information
button¡ remains illuminated in red
for approximately ten seconds during
the system self-check after switching
on the ignition (together with the SOS
button and the Roadside Assistance
button•).
See system self-check (
page 208) if
the indicator lamp does not come on in
red or stays on longer than approxi-
mately ten seconds.
If the indicator lamp in the Information
button¡ is illuminated continuous-
ly and no voice connection to the Re-
sponse Center was established, then
the Tele Aid system could not initiate
an Information call (e.g. the relevant
cellular phone network is not avail-
able). The message
Call failed
ap-
pears in the multifunction display.
Information calls can be terminated us-
ing the ìbutton on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel.
!If the indicator lamps do not start flash-
ing after pressing one of the buttons or
remain illuminated (in red) at any time,
the Tele Aid system has detected a
malfunction or the service is currently
not active, and may not initiate a call.
Visit your Mercedes-Benz Center and
have the system checked or contact
the Response Center at
1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or
1-888-881-6611 (in Canada) as soon
as possible.
!If the indicator lamp continues to flash
or the system does not reset, contact
the Response Center at
1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or
1-888-881-6611 (in Canada), or
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) in the USA or
Customer Service at 1-888-881-6611
in Canada.

286 OperationMaintenanceIn order to maintain the performance and
safety of your SLR, we strongly recom-
mend that you have your vehicle serviced
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center,
every 12 months, even if the vehicle has
covered less than 10 000 miles
(15 000 km) in that time.
The maintenance service indicator will
notify you when your next maintenance
service is due within the next 12 months or
10 000 miles (15 000 km), whichever
comes sooner.
Failure to have the vehicle maintained in
accordance with the Maintenance Booklet
and maintenance service indicator at the
designated times/mileage will result in
vehicle damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.Before your next maintenance service is
due, one of the following messages will ap-
pear in the right multifunction display while
you are driving or when you switch on the
ignition:
Service in.. days
Service in.. km

When the maintenance service is due, the
display message Service Due now!
ap-
pears.Clearing the maintenance service
indicator
1Reset button
The service display is automatically
cleared after 30 seconds. You can also
clear it yourself.
Press reset button 1.

287 Operation
Maintenance
Maintenance service term exceeded
If you have exceeded the suggested ser-
vice term, you will see the following mes-
sage in the right multifunction display:Service exceeded by .. days
Service exceeded by .. kmAny authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
reset the maintenance service indicator
following a completed maintenance
service.
Calling up the service due date
Switch on the ignition (
page 40).
The standard display of the control
system appears (
page 117).

Press button k or j on the
multifunction steering wheel until the
maintenance service indicator service
symbol 9 appears in the left multi-
function display and the service dead-
line appears in the right multifunction
display.
iYou should not disconnect the consum-
er battery if you do not intend to use
your SLR for a longer period. Instead,
maintain the condition of the battery by
using the battery charger approved by
Mercedes-Benz for use on the SLR and
supplied with the car (
page 356).
This charger automatically controls the
charge rate, and can be left connected
to the car for long periods without dam-
age to the battery.
If the battery supplying the vehicle’s
electrical consumers is disconnected,
the days of disconnection will not be in-
cluded in the count shown by the ser-
vice indicator. To arrive at the true
service deadline, you will need to sub-
tract these days from the days shown
in the service indicator.
Do not confuse the maintenance
service indicator with the engine oil
level indicator:.

288 OperationMaintenanceResetting the maintenance service indicator
In the event that the maintenance service
on your vehicle is not carried out by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, you can
have the maintenance service indicator
reset. The automotive maintenance facility
carrying out the maintenance service will
find the information for resetting the
maintenance service indicator in the
maintenance-relevant information for your
vehicle. Such information is available from
either your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or directly from Mercedes-Benz.
iIf the maintenance service indicator
was inadvertently reset, have an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
correct it.
Only reset if the proper maintenance
service has been performed. Resetting
the system without performing the
proper service as called for by the
maintenance service indicator will
result in engine damage and/or other
vehicle damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

405 Index
Q
Quick search
Phone book 141
R
Radio
Selecting stations 123
Station search 123
Station selection setting 135
Radio operation 149
Radio see Radio operation
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 237
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 138
Reactivating
Automatic climate control 191
Reading lamp 33
Rear
Storage compartment 201
Rear bulbs 347Rear fog lamp
Switching on 109
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 181
Rear-view mirror 33
Recommended inflation pressure 280
Redial memory 142
Refueling 240
Refuelling
Unleaded premium grade
gasoline 240
Regular checks 241
Remote control
SmartKey 96
Removing
Anti-theft wheel nuts 283
Replacing
Battery (SmartKey) 344
Wiper blades 348Resetting
All functions (control system) 126
ESP 307
Fuel consumption 138
Maintenance service indicator 288
Trip odometer 115
Residual heat utilization 190
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems
Restraint systems 62
Airbags 62, 63
Child seat recognition 62
Child seats 62
Emergency Tensioning Device
(ETD) 62, 72
Seat belts 62, 69
Rim 280
RON 240, 388
Roof rack 225

407 Index
Settings
Factory (SmartKey) 98
Menus and submenus 119
Resetting all (control system) 126
Selective, SmartKey 98
Settings menu
Functions in 125
Individual vehicle settings 125
Submenus 126
Shift program mode
Comfort 173
Manual 173
Sport 173
Shift program mode selector switch
Automatic transmission 173
Shifting
Gear selector lever 167
Gear selector lever positions 171
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 169
Side air vents 31
Side marker lamp
Rear 347Side windows
Cleaning 292
Sidewall 280
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 53
Single wipe 53
Slipping on/off
Dust cover 223
SmartKey 96
Checking the batteries 99
Global locking 98
Global unlocking 98
Messages in the multifunction
display 339
Opening and closing the windows
with 195
Restoring to factory setting 99
Selective setting 98
Unlocking the trunk lid 99
Snow chains 285
Soft keys
Audio system 146
Spare parts service 364Speed
Setting current 198
Speed settings
Cruise control 199
Speedometer
Setting units 129
Sport
Shift program mode 173
SRS 389
Indicator lamp 29, 302
Standing water
Driving instructions 236
Start button 48
Starter battery 250, 354
Starter switch 27, 40
Starting difficulties 49
Starting the engine 48
Steering column
Height adjustment 43
Length adjustment 43
Steering wheel 42
Adjusting 42
Buttons 30