2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR warning

398 IndexF
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 129
Fastening the seat belts 45
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 199
First aid kit 340
Fitting
Anti-theft wheel nuts 283
Flat tire 349
TIREFIT kit 349
Floormat
Driver’s side 221
Installing 221
Removing 221
Fog lamp, rear 347
Switching on 109
Fog lamps, front 347
Switching on 108
Front airbags 68
Front bulbs 347
Front lamps
Switching on 105Fuel
Additives 379
Gasoline additives 379
Premium unleaded gasoline 376,
378
Requirements 378
Reserve warning 29
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 137
Since last reset 137
Fuel filler flap 240
Locking 240
Unlocking 240
Fuel requirements 378
Fuel reserve
Message in the multifunction
display 339
Warning lamp 301
Fuel system
Message in the multifunction
display 329
Fuel tank
Filler flap 240
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 375
Functions (control system) 119, 121
Fuses 361G
Garage door opener 33, 215
Gasoline 240
GAWR 279
Gear range
Automatic transmission 170
Limiting 170
Shifting into optimal 169
Gear range limit
Canceling 169
Gear selector lever 32, 167
Lock 48, 388
Position 171
Position (automatic
transmission) 167
Gearshift
Indicator lamp 29
Gearshift program
Manual 173, 175
Global
Locking 98
Unlocking 98

399 Index
GPS 387
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 279
GVWR 279H
Hands-free microphone 33
Telephone 33
Hazard warning flasher 31, 110
Headlamp cleaning system 251
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, exterior lamps
Headlamps
Automatic control 106
Cleaning 293
Cleaning system 178, 251
Refilling washer fluid 251
Switching off 57
Switching on 51
Head-thorax airbag 75, 387Height
Seat 42
High beam flasher 51, 109, 347
High beam headlamp indicator 29
High beam headlamps
Switching on 109
High mounted brake lamp 347
High-pressure cleaners 290
Hood 243
Closing 246
Messages in the multifunction
display 318
Opening 243
Horn 27
Hydroplaning 234

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

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

406 IndexS
Safety systems
Driving 79
SBC brake system 79, 84, 388
Activation 85
Deactivation 86
Driving hints 86
Emergency operating mode 84
Messages in the multifunction
display 312
Self-check 85, 317
Warning lamp 84
Seat
Angle 42
Fore and aft 42
Height 42
Seat belt force limiter 72
Seat belts 45, 62
Message in the multifunction
display 318
Telltale 302
Seating capacity 258Selecting
Manual gearshift program 176
Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 75
Sensor
Light 328
Service
Calling up the due date 287
Service life (tires) 254
Service see Maintenance
Setting
Cruise control 198
Current speed 198
Daytime running lamp mode 131
Higher speed in cruise control 199
Hours (clock) 128
Individual vehicle settings 125
Instrument lighting 113
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 134
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 134Lamps and lighting (control
system) 130
Locator lighting 132
Lower speed in cruise control 199
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 129
Minutes (clock) 128
Multifunction display language 130
Night security illumination 132
Speed in cruise control 199
Speedometer display mode 129
Station selection mode 135
Temperature (interior) 185
Temperature indicator 129
Time display mode 129
Tire inflation pressure units 136
Units
Temperature 129
Tire inflation pressure 136
Units in speedometer 129

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

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