2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR maintenance

394 IndexControl system menus 120
AUDIO menu 123
Settings 126
Standard display menu 122
TEL 139
Trip computer 137
Vehicle status message memory 124
Control system submenus 121, 127
Instrument cluster 129
Lighting 132
Time 131
Vehicle 136
Controller Area Network see CAN
Coolant 242, 250, 381
Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio
and quantity 382
Capacities 377
Checking coolant level 242, 250
Messages in the multifunction
display 323
Temperature 240
Temperature gauge 114
Warning lamp 29, 302
Courtesy lighting 112Cruise control 27, 197, 386
Messages in the multifunction
display 309
Curb weight 281
Customer Assistance Center see CAC
D
Daytime running lamp mode 107
Setting 132
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield 188
Defrosting, Front 188
Defrosting, Rear 181
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lamps 134
Interior lighting 135
Department of Transportation see DOT
Differential
Message in the multifunction
display 326
Difficulties
While driving 56
With starting 50
Digital clock see Clock
Digital speedometer 123
Dimensions, Vehicle 375
Direction of rotation, Tires 257Display elements, Audio system 144
Displays
Digital speedometer 123
Maintenance service indicator 289
Multifunction display 117
Outside temperature 115, 129
Showing vehicle status
messages 125
Symbol messages 315
Text messages 309
Vehicle status messages 124, 307
Distance to empty (Range) 139
Door
Control panel 34
Entry lamps 111
Handle, Inside 34
Handle, Outside 38
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 38, 96
Message in the multifunction
display 327
Opening from inside/outside 38,
100
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 215
Unlocking in an emergency 345
DOT 282
Drinking and driving 231

398 IndexInstrument cluster 28, 113, 387
Illumination brightness 113
Lamps 298
Messages in display see Multifunction
display messages
Multifunction display 117
Instrument lighting 113
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 111
Delayed switch-off 135
Interior rear view mirror 44
Auto-dimming 179
Interior storage spaces see Storage com-
partments
J
Jacking up the vehicle 351
Jump starting 356K
Key, Mechanical 344
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 98
Checking the batteries 99
Factory setting 98
Locking/unlocking 96
Locking/unlocking, Global setting 98
Locking/unlocking, Selective
setting 98
Loss of 99
Messages in the multifunction
display 329
Opening and closing the
windows 195, 196
Positions in starter switch 40
Remote control 96
Replacing the batteries 346
Turning off the engine 58
Unlocking, Trunk 99
Kickdown 173, 387
Kilopascal 282
Knee airbags 68L
Labels
Certification 368
Emission control label 368
Vacuum line routing 368
Lamps
Exterior 348
Lamps, exterior
Messages in the multifunction
display 330
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 29, 299
ABS/ESP
®
29, 298
Airbrake 29, 303
Battery, SmartKey 98
Brake 29, 300
Center console 306
Coolant 29, 302
Engine malfunction 29, 301
Engine oil temperature 29, 303
Fog lamps 108
Fuel reserve 29, 303
Gearshift 29, 303
High beam 29
Instrument cluster 298
Maintenance service indicator 289

399 Index
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF 75, 306
Seat belt telltale 29, 304
SRS 29, 63, 304
Tire pressure monitor 29, 305
Turn signals 29
Language, Setting 130
License plate lamp
Messages in the multifunction
display 331
Replacing bulbs 348
License plate lamps 349
Light sensor
Messages in the multifunction
display 331
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting
Exterior 105
Interior 111
Limp Home Mode, Automatic
transmission 178
Loading see Vehicle loading
Location
Audio system 143
Compact guide (Canada only) 343
Telephone 201
Vehicle literature portfolio 342Locator lighting 108, 133
Loss of
Keys 99
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 367
Low beam headlamps 105
Messages in the multifunction
display 331
Replacing bulbs 348
Switching on 52
Lubricants 377
M
Main odometer 29
Maintenance 289, 356
Calling up service indicator 291
Resetting service indicator 291
Service indicator 289
Service term exceeded 290
Manual gearshift program, Automatic
transmission 176
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Map pocket in passenger footwell 200Maximum load rating, Tires 282
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 282
Maximum tire inflation pressure 282
Mechanical key 344
Menus see Control system menus
Messages in display see Multifunction dis-
play messages 307
Microphone, Hands-free 33
Mirrors 179
Adjusting 44
Auto-dimming 179
Exterior rear view mirror 44
Interior rear view mirror 44
MON 241, 387
Motor Octane Number see MON
Multifunction display 117, 387
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system
submenus 117
Left 29
Right 29
Selecting language 130

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

402 IndexSeat belt force limiter 72
Seat belts 62
Children in the vehicle 72
Fastening seat belts 46
Message in the multifunction
display 334
Proper use of 48
Safety guidelines 67
Telltale 69, 304
Seating capacity 259
Seats 42
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 75
Lamps in the instrument cluster 298
Tele Aid 209
Service and warranty information 14
Service intervals see Service indicator
Service life
Tires 255
Vehicle batteries 251
Service see Maintenance
Service, Parts 366Settings
Control system menus 120
Control system submenus 121
Factory, SmartKey 98
Individual, Vehicle 126
Menus and submenus 119
Resetting all, Control system 126
Selective, SmartKey 98
Time 131
Shift program mode selector switch, Auto-
matic transmission 173
Shifting, Automatic transmission 167
Side air vents 31
Side marker lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display 332
Replacing bulbs 349
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 283
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains 288
Snow tires* 287
Spare fuses 363
Spare parts service 366
Speed setting
Cruise control 199Speedometer 29
SRS 62, 389
Indicator lamp 29, 304
Messages in the multifunction
display 312
Standing lamps 105
Standing water, Driving trough 238
Start button 49
Starter battery 251, 356
Starter switch 27, 40
Starting difficulties, Engine 50
Starting the engine 49
Steering wheel 43
Buttons 30
Steering wheel gearshift control
Automatic transmission 174
Indicator lamp 303
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 215
Storage compartments 200
Armrest 200
Center 201
Map pocket, Passenger footwell 200
Parcel net in trunk 201
Rear 201
Storing tires 256
Submenus see Control system submenus

404 IndexTIREFIT kit 342, 351, 389
Tire inflation pressure 353
Using 351
Tires 254, 371
Air pressure 281
Care and maintenance 255
Cleaning 256
Direction of rotation, Spinning 257
Driving instructions 235
Hydroplaning 236
Important guidelines 254
Important notes, Tire inflation
pressure 265
Inflation pressure 243, 264, 266,
278
Information placards 258
Inspection 255
Load rating 272, 277, 283
Loading terminology 281
Messages in the multifunction
display 313, 335
Ply composition and material
used 281, 283
Problems under-/overinflation 270
Retreads 254
Rims and tires 371Rotation 284
Service life 255
Size designation 272
Sizes 372
Snow chains 288
Speed rating 236, 272, 274, 283
Storing 256
Temperature 265, 280
Terminology 281
TIN 276
Tire pressure monitor warning
lamp 29, 305
TIREFIT kit 351
Traction 236, 280
Tread depth 256, 287
Treadwear indicators 256
Vehicle maximum load on 284
Wear pattern 284
Winter* 287
Top tether, see Children in the vehicle
Tow-away alarm 92
Towing 360
Transmission damage 362
Towing eye bolt 342
Installing/reinstalling 362
Traction 173, 236, 283Transmission gear selector lever see Gear
selector lever
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle 362
Traveling abroad 238
Tread 283
Tread depth 256, 287
Treadwear indicators 283
Trip computer 137
Trip odometer 115, 117
Trunk
Closing 101
Emergency release 102
Lamp 112
Lock 100
Message in the multifunction
display 341
Opening 99, 100
Opening in an emergency 344
Parcel net 201
Trunk lid rack 227
Turn signals 53
Additional in mirrors 349
Indicator lamps 29
Messages in the multifunction
display 331, 333