2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR belt

388 Technical termsOverspeed range
Engine speeds within the red marking
on the tachometer dial. Avoid this en-
gine speed range, as it may result in se-
rious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Poly-V-belt drive
Drives engine-components (alternator,
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.
Power train
Collective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit
motive power to the drive axles, includ-
ing


engine


clutch/torque converter


transmission


transfer case


drive shaft


differential


axle shafts/axlesProduction options weight
(
page 282)
Program mode selector switch
Used to switch the automatic transmis-
sion between sport operation (S), com-
fort operation (C) and manual
operation (MAN).
PSI
(Pounds per s
quare i
nch)
(
page 283)
Recommended tire inflation pressure
(page 283)
REST
(Residual Engine Heat Utilization)
Feature that uses the engine heat
stored in the coolant to heat the vehi-
cle interior for a short time after the en-
gine has been turned off.
Rim
(page 283)RON
(R
esearch O
ctane N
umber)
The Research Octane Number for gaso-
line as determined by a standardized
method. It is an indication of a gaso-
line's ability to resist undesired detona-
tion (knocking). The average of both
the MON (Motor Octane Number) and
RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Electrohydraulic brake system
Electronically controlled hydraulic
braking system for increased braking
safety and comfort.
Shift lock
When the vehicle is parked, this lock
prevents the gear selector lever from
being inadvertently moved out of posi-
tion P without SmartKey turned and
brake pedal depressed.

389 Technical terms
Sidewall
(
page 283)
SRS
(Supplemental R
estraint S
ystem)
Seat belts, emergency tensioning de-
vice and airbags. Though independent
systems, they are closely interfaced to
provide effective occupant protection.
Tele Aid
(Tele
matic A
larm I
dentification on D
e--
mand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response: automatic and man-
ual emergency, roadside assistance
and information. Tele Aid is initially ac-
tivated by completing a subscriber
agreement and placing an acquain-
tance call.
The Tele Aid system is operational pro-
vided that the vehicle’s battery is
charged, properly connected, not dam-
aged and cellular and GPS coverage is
available.Tightening torque
Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug
wrench) with which threaded fasteners
such as wheel bolts are tightened.
TIN
(T
ire I
dentification N
umber)
(
page 283)
Tire load rating
(page 283)
Tire ply composition and material used
(page 283)
Tire speed rating
(page 283)
TIREFIT kit
Accessory for emergency and tempo-
rary tire repair. The TIREFIT kit consists
of a container with sealant material, a
filler hose and an air compressor.
Traction
(page 283)Tread
(
page 283)
Treadwear indicators
(page 283)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
(page 284)
Vehicle capacity weight
(page 284)
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
(page 284)
VIN
(Vehicle I
dentification N
umber)
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the body to uniquely
identify each vehicle produced.

395 Index
Driving 46, 51
Abroad 238
Hints, Electrohydraulic brake
system 86
Hydroplaning 236
In winter 237
Instructions 46, 231
Problems 56
Safety systems 79
Systems 197
Through standing water 238
Tips, Automatic transmission 173
Driving safety systems 79
ABS 79
BAS 81
Electrohydraulic brake system 84
ESP
®
81
Driving systems
Cruise control 197
Dust cover 224E
Electric air pump 342
Electrical fuses 363
Electrical outlet see Power outlet
Electrical system, Technical data 374
Electrohydraulic brake system 79, 84,
388
Activation 85
Deactivation 86
Driving hints 86
Emergency operating mode 84
Messages in the multifunction
display 319
Self-check 85, 318
Warning lamp 84
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Emergency calls
911 164
Tele Aid 209
Emergency operations
Automatic transmission (Limp Home
Mode) 178
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 215
Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 102
Unlocking the vehicle 344
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETDEmergency, In case of
First aid kit 342
Flat tire 351
Hazard warning flasher 110
Instrument cluster, Indicator
lamps 298
Roadside Assistance 16, 211
Towing the vehicle 360
Emission control 240
Information label 368
System warranties 14
Vacuum line routing diagram
label 368
Engine
Break-in recommendations 230
Cleaning 293
Compartment 244
Malfunction indicator lamp 29, 301
Number 368, 386
Poly-V-belt layout 369
Starting 49
Tachometer 29
Technical data 370
Turning off 58
Engine coolant see Coolant

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

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

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

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