2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR instrument cluster

326 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...Left display
Right display
Possible cause/
consequence
Possible solution
Ï
Differential
overheated
The differential oil is too hot.

Stop your vehicle immediately in a safe location.

Do not drive any further.

Wait until the instrument cluster display has cleared.
Otherwise you could damage the rear differential.
!The differential warning should not be
ignored. Extended driving with the sym-
bol displayed could result in serious
rea r di ff e renti al da ma ge that i s not c ov-
ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.

352 Practical hintsFlat tire
Attach the sticker where it will be easily
seen by the driver on the instrument
cluster.
1TIREFIT container
2Flap
3Notch
4Electrical plug
5Air hose
6Flange

Open flap 2 on the electric air pump.

Pull plug4 and air hose5 out of the
pump housing.

Screw the air pump’s air hose5 onto
flange6 of the TIREFIT container.

Stick TIREFIT container1 upside
down into notch3 of the electric air
pump.
Warning!
G
Take care not to allow the contents of
T I R E F I T t o c o m e i n c o n t a c t w i t h h a i r , e y e s o r
clothing. TIREFIT is harmful if inhaled, swal-
lowed or absorbed through the skin - causes
skin, eye and respiratory irritation.
Any contact with eyes or skin should be
flushed immediately with plenty of water.
If clothing comes in contact with TIREFIT,
change clothing as soon as possible.
In case of allergic reaction or rash, consult a
physician immediately.
Warning!
G
Keep TIREFIT out of reach of children.
If swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with
plenty of water and drink plenty of water.
Do not induce vomiting!
Consult a physician immediately.
Keep away from open flame or heat source.iIf sealant has leaked out, let it dry. You
can then peel it off.


387 Technical terms
GPS
(G
lobal P
ositioning S
ystem)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special re-
ceivers. Employs CD digital maps for
navigation.
GVW
(G
ross V
ehicle W
eight)
(
page 282)
GVWR
(Gross V
ehicle W
eight R
ating)
(
page 282)
Head-thorax airbag
Installed in the doors, these airbags
protect occupants during side impact
collisions exceeding a preset thresh-
old. Unlike normal side airbags,
head-thorax airbags are also designed
to provide protection for the head area.Instrument cluster
The displays and indicator/warning
lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in-
cluding the tachometer, speedometer,
engine temperature and fuel gauge.
Kickdown
Depressing the accelerator past the
point of resistance shifts the transmis-
sion down to the lowest possible. This
very quickly accelerates the vehicle
and should not be used for normal ac-
celeration needs.
Kilopascal (kPa)
(
page 282)
Maximum load rating
(page 282)
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(page 282)
Maximum tire inflation pressure
(page 282)MON
(M
otor O
ctane N
umber)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline
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.
Multifunction display
Two display fields in the instrument
cluster used to present information
provided by the control system.
Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel with buttons for operat-
ing the control system.
Normal occupant weight
(
page 282)

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

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

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

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