2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR washer fluid

377 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
CapacitiesVehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore use only
products tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Please refer to the Factory Approved
Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at
your Mercedes-Benz Center.
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filter
9.5 US qt (9.0 l)
Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission
9.1 US qt (8.6 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear axle
1.9 US qt (1.8 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 75 W 85
Power steering
approximately 1.15 US qt (1.1 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S)
Front wheel hubs
approximately 3.0 oz (85 g) each
High temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system
1.6 US qt (1.5 l)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling system
approximately 10.6 US qt (10.0 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
Low temperature cooling system
approximately 5.3 US qt (5.0 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
Fuel tank
including a reserve of
25.6 US gal (97.0 l)
3.2 US gal (12.0 l)
Premium unleaded gasoline:
Minimum Posted Octane 91
(Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON)
Air conditioning system
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant
oil (never R-12)
Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system
7.4 US qt (7 l)
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
1
1Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available pre-
mixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios (page 383).

383 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Windshield and headlamp washer system
Both the windshield and headlamp washer
systems are supplied from the windshield
washer fluid reservoir.
The windshield and headlamp washer fluid
reservoir has a capacity of approximately
7.4 US qt (7 l).
Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate and water (or con-
centrate and commercially available
premixed windshield washer sol-
vent/antifreeze, depending on ambient
temperatures).Windshield and headlamp washer fluid
mixing ratio
For temperatures above “freezing point”,
use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“S” and water:


1 part “S” to 100 parts water
(1.34 floz [40 ml] “S” to 1 gallon [4.0 l] wa-
ter).
For temperatures below “freezing point”
use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“S” and commercially available premixed
windshield washer solvent/antifreeze:


1 part “S” to 100 parts solvent
(1.34 floz [40 ml “S” to 1 gallon [4.0 l] sol-
vent).
Warning!
G
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma-
ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze
on hot engine parts because it may ignite
and burn. You could be seriously burned.

396 IndexEngine oil 247, 378
Adding 249, 377
Additives 247, 378
Checking level 248
Consumption 247
Filler neck 248
Message in the multifunction
display 328
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter 378
Temperature 29
Oil temperature indicator 303
Viscosity 386
ESP
®
79, 81, 386
Resetting 311
Warning lamp 81, 298
Messages in the multifunction
display 310
ETD 72, 386
Safety guidelines 67
Exterior lamp switch 52, 105
Exterior rear view mirrors 44F
Filler neck, Engine oil 248
First aid kit 342
Flat tire 351
Preparing the vehicle 351
TIREFIT kit 351
Floormats 223
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 249,
377
Brake fluid 242, 377, 379
Capacities 377
Engine coolant 250, 377, 381
Engine oil 247, 377, 378
Power steering fluid 377
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 252, 377
Fog lamps 108, 349
Message in the multifunction
display 330
Front airbags 68
Front lamps see HeadlampsFuel 241
Additives 380
Capacity, Fuel tank 377
Consumption statistics 138
Filler flap 241
Filling the tank 241
Fuel reserve warning lamp 29, 303
Gauge 29
Premium unleaded gasoline 241,
379
Requirements, Octane rating 377,
380
Fuel cap
Messages in the multifunction
display 301, 329
Fuel filler flap
Locking/unlocking 241
Fuel reserve
Message in the multifunction
display 329
Fuel reserve warning lamp 29
Fuel system
Message in the multifunction
display 329

400 IndexMultifunction display messages
ABS 309
ACL malfunction 312
Airbrake 315
Battery, Vehicle 315
Brake pads 318
Coolant 323
Cruise control 310
Differential 326
Display 327
Doors 327
Electrohydraulic brake system 319
Engine 328
Engine oil 328
ESP
®
310
Fuel system 329
Hood 329
Lamps 330
Parking brake 322
Reserve fuel 329
Seat belt 334
Service brake 322
SmartKey 329
Telephone 329
Tires 335
Trunk lid 341Washer fluid 341
Multifunction steering wheel 30, 118,
387
Button operation 118
Gearshift control, Automatic
transmission 174
N
Net, parcel 201
New vehicle break-in 230
Night security illumination 108, 134
Normal occupant weight 282
Number, Vehicle Identification
(VIN) 368, 389
O
Occupant distribution 282
Occupant safety
Airbags 63
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 75
Children and airbags 64
Children in the vehicle 72
Fastening the seat belts 46
Infant and child restraint systems 73
Seat belts 69
Octane number 388Odometer
Main 117
Trip 115
Oil level see Engine oil, Checking level
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting, Automatic
transmission 168
Operating safety
Audio system 143
Vehicle 20
Operator’s manual 342
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service 290
Overhead control panel 33
Overspeed range, Engine 115, 388
P
Panic alarm 78
Parcel net in trunk 201
Parking 57, 234
Parking brake 32
Engaging 57
Message in the multifunction
display 322
Releasing 50

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

405 Index
Replacing bulbs 348
Turning off the engine 58
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 284
Units, Setting
Speedometer 129
Temperature 129
Tire inflation pressure 137
Unleaded gasoline, Premium 241, 379
Useful features 200
V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 368
Vehicle
Batteries 251
Break-in the vehicle 230
Control system, Settings menu 126
Dimensions 375
Locking/unlocking 38, 59, 96, 103
Modifications and alterations, Operat-
ing safety 20
Towing 360
Transporting 362
Unlocking in an emergency 344
Vehicle capacity weight 284Vehicle care 292
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle lighting 243
Vehicle literature portfolio 342
Vehicle loading 257
Load limit 258
Roof and trunk lid racks 227
Terminology 281
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 284
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen
(Tele Aid) 215
Vehicle status message memory
menu 124
Vehicle washing 293
VIN 368, 389
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Exterior lamps 59
Parking brake 52
Seat belt telltale 69
Warranty coverage 14, 367
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 252
Washing the vehicle 292Wear pattern, Tires 284
Wheel bolts
Anti-theft wheel nuts 285
Tightening torque 285
Wheels, Sizes 372
Wheels, Tires and 254
Windows see Power windows
Windshield
Cleaning 294
Defrosting/Defogging 188
Windshield washer fluid 252, 383
Message in the multifunction
display 341
Mixing ratio 383
Refilling 252
Wiping with 55
Windshield washer system 383
Windshield wipers 27, 54
Cleaning wiper blades 294
Replacing wiper blades 350
Single wipe 55
Winter driving 287
Instructions 237
Snow chains 288
Tires* 287
Winter tires* 287