2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR rear view mirror

179 Controls in detail
Good visibility
Rear view mirrors
For more information on setting the rear
view mirrors, see “Mirrors” (
page 43).
Auto-dimming mirror
The reflection brightness of the interior
rear view mirror will respond automatically
to glare when


the ignition is switched on
and


incoming light from headlamps falls on
the sensor in the interior rear view
mirror.
The rear view mirror will not react if


reverse gearR is engaged


the interior lighting is turned on
Warning!
G
The auto-dimming function does not react if
incoming light is not aimed directly at sen-
sors in the interior rear view mirror.
Glare can endanger you and others.Warning!
G
In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte
may escape from the mirror housing if the
mirror glass breaks.
Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not
allow the liquid to come into contact with
eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system.
In case it does, immediately flush affected
area with water, and seek medical help if
necessary.
!Electrolyte drops coming into contact
with the vehicle paint finish can be
completely removed only while in the
liquid state and by applying plenty of
water.Warning!
G
Exercise care when using the passen-
ger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror
surface is convex (outwardly curved surface
for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror
are closer than they appear. Check your
interior rear view mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes.

208 Controls in detailUseful featuresThe Tele Aid system
(Tele
matic A
larm I
dentification on D
e-
mand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response:


automatic and manual emergency


Roadside assistance


information
The Tele Aid system is operational provid-
ing that the vehicle’s battery is charged,
properly connected, not damaged and cel-
lular and GPS coverage is available.
The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can
be adjusted when using the volume control
on the multifunction steering wheel. To
raise, press buttonæ and to lower,
press buttonç.

To activate, press the SOS button, the
Roadside Assistance button• or
the Information button¡, depend-
ing on the type of response required.Shortly after the completion of your Tele
Aid acquaintance call, you will receive a
user ID and password. By visiting
www.mbusa.com and selecting “Tele Aid”
(USA only), you will have access to account
information, remote door unlock, and
more.System self-check
Initially, after switching on the ignition,
malfunctions are detected and indicated
(the indicator lamps in the SOS button, the
Roadside Assistance button• and the
Information button¡ stay on longer
than ten seconds or do not come on). The
message
Tele Aid – Drive to workshop!

appears for approximately ten seconds in
the multifunction display.
iThe SOS button is located above the in-
side rear view mirror.
The Roadside Assistance button•
and the Information button¡ are
located in the center storage compart-
ment (
page 201).
!The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular
network for communication and the
GPS (G
lobal P
ositioning S
ystem) satel-
lites for vehicle location. If either of
these signals are unavailable, the Tele
Aid system may not function and if this
occurs, assistance must be summoned
by other means.

209 Controls in detail
Useful features
Emergency calls
An emergency call is initiated
automatically following an accident in
which the emergency tensioning devices
(ETDs) or airbags have deployed.
An emergency call can also be initiated
manually by opening the cover next to the
inside rear view mirror labeled SOS, then
briefly pressing the button located under
the cover.
For more information, see “Initiating an
emergency call manually” (
page 210).Once the emergency call is in progress, the
indicator lamp in the SOS button will begin
to flash. The message
Connecting call

appears in the multifunction display. When
the connection is established, the mes-
sage
Call connected
appears in the multi-
function display. All information relevant to
the emergency, such as the location of the
vehicle (determined by the GPS satellite lo-
cation system), vehicle model, identifica-
tion number and color are generated.
A voice connection between the Response
Center and the occupants of the vehicle
will be established automatically soon af-
ter the emergency call has been initiated.
The Response Center will attempt to deter-
mine more precisely the nature of the acci-
dent provided they can speak to an
occupant of the vehicle.
Warning!
G
If the indicator lamps in the SOS button, in
the Roadside Assistance button, and/or in
the Information button do not come on dur-
ing the system self-check, or if any of these
indicators remain illuminated continuously
in red and/or the message
Tele Aid -
Drive to workshop!
is displayed in the
multifunction display after the system
self-check, a malfunction in the system has
been detected.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as ex-
pected. Have the system checked at the
nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.

215 Controls in detail
Useful features
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services
In the event your vehicle was stolen:
Report the incident to the police
The police will issue a numbered inci-
dent report.

Pass this number on to the
Mercedes-Benz Response Center along
with your password issued to you when
you subscribed to the service.
The Response Center will then attempt
to covertly contact the vehicle’s Tele
Aid system. Once the vehicle is locat-
ed, the Response Center will contact
the local law enforcement and you. The
vehicle’s location will only be provided
to law enforcement.
Garage door opener
The built-in remote control is capable of
operating up to three separately controlled
devices, for example garage door openers,
gate openers, or other devices compatible
with HomeLink
® or some other systems.
You can program the signal transmitter
buttons.
Remote control integrated into the interior
rear view mirror1Indicator lamp
2 3 4Signal transmitter button
5Hand-held transmitter button
6Hand-held remote control
transmitter (not part of the
vehicle equipment)
iWhen the anti-theft alarm or the
tow-away alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, a call is initiated automat-
ically to the Response Center. See
anti-theft alarm system (
page 90)
and tow-away alarm (
page 91).

217 Controls in detail
Useful features
Programming or reprogramming the
integrated remote control
Step 1:
Switch on the ignition (
page 40).
Step 2:

If you have previously programmed an
integrated signal transmitter button
and wish to retain its programming,
proceed to step 3. Otherwise press and
hold the two outer signal transmitter
buttons2 and4 and release them
only when the indicator lamp1 begins
to flash after approximately
20 seconds (do not hold the button for
longer than 30 seconds). This proce-
dure erases any previous settings for
all three channels and initializes the
memory. If you later wish to program a
second and/or third hand-held trans-
mitter to the remaining two signal
transmitter buttons, do not repeat this
step and begin directly with step 3.Step 3:

Hold the end of the hand-held remote
control transmitter6 of the device
you wish to train approximately 2 to
5 in (5 to12 cm) away from the surface
of the integrated remote control
located on the interior rear view mirror,
keeping the indicator lamp1 in view.
Step 4:

Using both hands, simultaneously
press the hand-held transmitter
button5 and the desired integrated
signal transmitter button (2, 3
or4). Do not release the buttons until
completing step 5.
The indicator lamp1 on the
integrated remote control will flash,
first slowly and then rapidly.
iCanada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interfer-
ence, and
(2) this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.


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

397 Index
E
Electric air pump 340
Electrical consumer battery 250
Electrical outlet see 12-V socket 203
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
Emergency
Opening the driver’s door 343
Opening the trunk 342
Unlocking the vehicle 342
Emergency call
911 164
Emergency call system
Initiating emergency call 210
Requirements 208
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 177
Emergency operations
Releasing trunk lid from inside 102
Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) 72,
386
Emission control 238
Emission control information label 366Engine
Compartment 243
Power output 368
Starting 48
Technical data 368
Turning off 58
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 29
Engine number 366, 386
Engine oil 246, 377
Adding 248
Additives 377
Checking 247
Checking level 241
Consumption 246
Filler neck 247
Message in the multifunction
display 330
Viscosity 386
Engine oil temperature 29
Oil temperature symbol 301
Engine start button 31Entry/exit lights 111
ESP 79, 81, 386
Control switch 32
Messages in the multifunction
display 307
Resetting 307
Switching off 83
Switching on 84
Warning lamp 81
ETD see Emergency Tensioning Device
Express-open windows 194
Exterior lamp switch 27, 51, 105
Exterior lamps
Delayed shut-off 132
Exterior lighting
Additional turn signals 347
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 32, 43

400 IndexI
Identification labels
Emission control information
label 366
Vacuum line routing diagram
label 366
Ignition 40
Immobilizer 90
Activating 90
Deactivating 90
Infant and child restraint systems 72
Installing 77
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 77
Towing eye bolt 359
Wiper blades 348Instrument cluster 28, 113, 387
Coolant temperature gauge 114
Illumination 113
Multifunction display 117
Outside temperature indicator 115
Select language 130
Instrument lighting 113
Interior lighting 33, 111
Automatic control 111
Delayed shut-off 134
Delayed switch-off 134
Manual operation 112
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 43
Interior storage spaces 200J
Jump starting 354
K
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 98
Factory setting 98
Loss of 100
Opening 38
Positions in starter switch 40
Remote control 96
Replacing the battery 344
Turning off the engine 58
Kickdown 173, 387
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 129
Kilopascal 279
Knee airbags 68