2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR key

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

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

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

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