2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR air conditioning

391 Index
A
ABS 79, 385
Indicator lamp 29, 299
Messages in the multifunction
display 309
ABS/ESP
®
Warning lamp 29, 298
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 173
Accessory weight 281
Accident 56
ACL 385
Messages in the multifunction
display 312
Additional turn signals, Exterior
mirror 349
Air conditioning system see Automatic cli-
mate control
Air distribution 187
Air pressure 281
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 188
Air vents 183
Air volume 186Airbags 63
Children 64
Front, Driver 68
Front, Passenger 68
Head-thorax 68, 69
Knee 68
Safety guidelines 67
Airbrake 31, 87
Automatic mode 89
Emergency braking 89
Manual mode 88
Message in the multifunction
display 315
Test Mode 88
Warning lamp 29, 303
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 377, 382
Antiglare, Interior rear view mirror 179
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems
Anti-theft alarm system 90
Immobilizer 90
Tow-away alarm 92Anti-theft wheel nuts 285
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 200
Ashtray 202
Aspect ratio 281
AUDIO menu 123
Audio system 31, 143
Button and soft key operation 146
Cassette operation 152
CD operation 156
Location 143
Operating and display elements 144
Operating safety 143
Operation 146
Radio operation 149
Switching on/off 146
Telephone operation 160, 204
Auto-dimming, Interior rear view
mirror 179
Automatic car wash 293
Automatic central locking, Control
system 103, 137

392 IndexAutomatic climate control 182
Adjusting air volume 186
Air conditioning refrigerant 378
Air conditioning, Cooling 192
Air distribution 187
Air recirculation mode 188
Air vents 183
Control panel 184
Deactivating system 191
Defrosting 181, 188
MAXCOOL 187
Residual heat utilization 190
Side air vents 31
Temperature 185
Temperature sensor 33
Automatic headlamp mode 106
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 111Automatic transmission 167
Accelerator position 173
Damage 362
Driving tips 173
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 178
Gear ranges 170
Gear selector lever 32, 167
Gear selector lever position 167, 171
Gear shifting malfunctions 178
Kickdown 173
Manual gearshift program 176
Manual shifting 168
One-touch gearshifting 168
Shift program mode selector
switch 173
Starting the engine 49
Steering wheel gearshift control 174
Towing 362
Transmission fluid level 249
Automatic transmission fluid 249B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 75, 385
Compatible child seats 385
Self-test 75
Backup lamp 349
Messages in the multifunction
display 332
Bar 281
BAS 81, 385
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 99
Replacing 346
Batteries, Vehicle 251
Charging 358
Consumer battery 356
Jump starting 356
Maintenance 356
Messages in the multifunction
display 315
Starter battery 251
Batteries, vehicle
Consumer battery 251
Battery charger 358
Bead 281
Bi-Xenon headlamps 385

401 Index
Parking lamps 105
Message in the multifunction
display 332
Replacing bulbs 348
Parts service 366
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
Indicator lamp 75, 306
Passenger compartment 238
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 231
Performance enhancement system,
Airbrake 87
Phone see Telephone
Poly-V-belt drive 388
Layout 369
Power assistance 232
Power outlet 203
Power train 388
Power washer 293
Power windows 193
Cleaning 294
Operating 193
Synchronizing 195
Practical hints 296
Premium unleaded gasoline 379Problems
While driving 56
With the vehicle 21
Product information 13
Production options weight 282
Program mode selector switch, Automatic
transmission 173, 388
PSI 283
Push starting 356
R
Radio
Operation 149
Selecting stations 123
Radio transmitters 238
Range (distance to empty) 139
Reading lamp 112
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 181
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 283
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid) 215
Redial memory 142
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 378Refueling 241
Regular checks 242
Remote control, SmartKey 96
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 215
Replacing bulbs 348
Reporting safety defects 22
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button, in Instrument cluster 113,
289
Residual heat utilization 190
Restraint systems 62
Airbags 62, 63
Children in the vehicle 72
Emergency Tensioning Device
(ETD) 62, 72
Seat belts 62, 69
Rims 283, 371
Roadside Assistance 16, 211
RON 241, 388
Roof rack 227
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 79
Occupant 62
Reporting defects 22
Safety belts see Seat belts

403 Index
Sun visors 180
Supplement Restraint System see SRS
Symbols used in this Operator’s
Manual 19
T
Tachometer 29
Overspeed range 115
Tail lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display 333
Replacing bulbs 348
Technical data 364
Air conditioning refrigerant 378
Brake fluid 379
Coolants 381
Electrical system 374
Engine 370
Engine oil additives 378
Engine oils 378
Fuel requirements 380
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 377
Gasoline additives 380
Main dimensions 375
Poly-V-belt 369
Premium unleaded gasoline 379
Rims and tires 371Weights 376
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 377, 383
Tele Aid 208, 389
Call priority 214
Emergency calls 209
Hands-free microphone 33
Information 213
Initiating an emergency call
manually 211
Messages in the multifunction
display 334
Remote door unlock 215
Roadside Assistance 211
SOS button 211
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 215
System self-check 209
Telephone 203
Answering a call 140
Dialing 141
Ending a call 141
Hands-free microphone 33
Loading phone book 141
Messages in the multifunction
display 329Operation 139, 160
Redialing 142
Signal strength 140
Storage location 201
Temperature
Interior temperature 185
Outside temperature 115
Sensor, Interior 33
Sensor, outside 116
Setting display unit 129
Tether attachment points, see Children in
the vehicle
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 285, 286,
389
Time 131
TIN 276, 283
Tire and Loading Information 258
Placard 258
Terminology 281
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking
Checking electronically 267
Checking manually 266
Setting units 137