2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR key

195 Controls in detail
Power windows
Stopping the windows
Press or pull respective switch again.
Synchronizing power windows
The power windows must be resynchro-
nized each time

after the battery has been
disconnected.


if the power windows cannot be fully
opened (Express-open) or closed
(Express-close).

Switch on the ignition (
page 40).

Pull the power window switches until
the windows are closed.
Hold the switches for approximately
1 second.
The power windows are synchronized.
Summer opening feature
If the weather is warm, you can ventilate
the vehicle before driving off by opening
the side windows. 
Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey at
the rear quarter window.
The SmartKey must be in close proxim-
ity to the rear quarter window.

Press and hold button Πuntil the
windows have reached the desired po-
sition.

Release button Πto interrupt pro-
cedure.
!If the upward movement of the window
is blocked during the closing
procedure, the window will stop and
open slightly.
Remove the obstruction, pull the
switch again past the resistance point
and release.
If the window still does not close when
there is no obstruction, then pull and
hold the switch again. The window will
then close without the obstruction sen-
sor function.

196 Controls in detailPower windowsConvenience closing feature
When you lock the vehicle, you can close
the side windows. 
Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey at
the rear quarter window.
The SmartKey must be in close proxim-
ity to the rear quarter window.

Press and hold button ‹ until the
side windows are completely closed.

Release button ‹ to interrupt pro-
cedure.
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When closing the side windows, make sure
that there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the closing procedure.
If potential danger exists, release
button‹ to stop the closing procedure.
To open, press and hold button Œ. To
continue the closing after making sure that
there is no danger of anyone being harmed
by the closing procedure, press and hold
button‹.

202 Controls in detailUseful featuresAshtray and cigarette lighter
The ashtray and the cigarette lighter are lo-
cated in the storage compartment under
the armrest.
1Cigarette lighter
2Ashtray insertAshtray
Removing ashtray insert

Pull insert 2 upwards.
Replacing ashtray insert

Press the insert into the holder until
you hear it click into place.Cigarette lighter

Switch on the ignition (
page 40).

Push in cigarette lighter 1.
The cigarette lighter pops out automat-
ically when hot.
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Remove front ashtray only with vehicle
standing still.
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Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the
knob only.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper-
vised use of vehicle equipment may cause
an accident and/or serious personal injury.

205 Controls in detail
Useful features
Removing the cellular phone from the
cellular phone cradle
1Release button
2Remove the cellular phone
Press the release button1 and re-
move the cellular phone in direction of
arrow 2 from the cellular phone
cradle.Inserting the cellular phone in the cellu-
lar phone cradle

Remove the round aerial contact cover
on the back of the cellular phone.
1Insert the cellular phone
2Connector contact
3Cellular phone cradle

Slide the lower end of the cellular
phone in direction of arrow 1 into con-
nector contact2 on cellular phone
cradle3.4Release button
5Engage the cell phone in cellular phone
cradle

Push the top of the cellular phone in di-
rection of arrow5, until the lug on the
cellular phone release button4 en-
gages.
The battery will be charged depending
on its charge status and the position of
the SmartKey in the starter switch. The
charging process is shown in the cellu-
lar phone display.


206 Controls in detailUseful features
Making calls in private mode
1Release button
2Cellular phone cradle
Press the release button1.
The cellular phone cradle2 folds up.3Holder
4Remove the cellular phone and cradle
5Cellular phone flap

Remove the cellular phone, together
with the cellular phone cradle 2 in di-
rection of arrow4, from the
holder3.

Fold the cellular phone flap5 up.
iIf you insert the cellular phone in the
cellular phone cradle and the SmartKey
is not in the starter switch, the cellular
phone will remain on for approximately
1 minute. If you make a call during this
time, the cellular phone will be
switched off approximately 1 minute
(delayed switch-off time) after you
hang up.
When you remove the SmartKey from
the starter switch, the cellular phone
remains on for approximately 1 minute.


215 Controls in detail
Useful features
Remote door unlock
In case you have locked your vehicle unin-
tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle),
and the reserve SmartKey is not handy:
Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response
Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA)
or 1-888-881-6611 (in Canada).
You will be asked to provide your pass-
word which you provided when you
completed the subscriber agreement.

Then return to your vehicle and pull the
trunk recessed handle for a minimum
of 20 seconds until the SOS button is
flashing.
The message
Connecting call
ap-
pears in the multifunction display.
As an alternative, you may unlock the vehi-
cle via Internet using the ID and password
sent to you shortly after the completion of
your acquaintance call.
The Response Center will then unlock your
vehicle with the remote door unlocking
feature.Stolen Vehicle Recovery services
In the event your vehicle was stolen:

Report the incident to the police.
The police will issue a numbered inci-
dent report.

Pass this number on to the
Mercedes-Benz Response Center along
with your password issued to you when
you subscribed to the service.
The Response Center will then attempt
to covertly contact the vehicle’s Tele
Aid system. Once the vehicle is locat-
ed, the Response Center will contact
the local law enforcement and you. The
vehicle’s location will only be provided
to law enforcement.
iThe remote door unlock feature is avail-
able if the relevant cellular phone net-
work is available.
The SOS button will flash and the mes-
sage
Connecting call
will appear in
the multifunction display to indicate re-
ceipt of the door unlock command.
Once the vehicle is unlocked,
a Response Center specialist may at-
tempt to establish voice contact with
the vehicle occupants.
If the trunk recessed handle was pulled
for more than 20 seconds before door
unlock authorization was received by
the Response Center, you must wait
15 minutes before pulling the trunk re-
cessed handle again.
iWhen the anti-theft alarm or the
tow-away alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, a call is initiated automat-
ically to the Response Center. See
anti-theft alarm system (
page 90)
and tow-away alarm (
page 92).

234 OperationDriving instructionsAfter hard braking, it is advisable to drive
on for some time, rather than immediately
park, so the air stream will cool down the
brakes faster.Driving off
Apply the brakes to test them briefly after
driving off. Perform this procedure only
when the road is clear of other traffic.
Warm up the engine smoothly. Do not
place full load on the engine until the
operating temperature has been reached
(page 303).When starting off on a slippery surface, do
not allow a drive wheel to spin for an
extended period with the ESP
® switched
off. Doing so may cause serious damage to
the drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Parking
!When driving down long and steep
grades, relieve the load on the brakes
by shifting into a lower gear to use the
engine’s braking power. This helps pre-
vent overheating of the brakes and re-
duces brake pad wear.
!Simultaneously depressing the
accelerator pedal and applying the
brake reduces engine performance and
causes premature brake and drivetrain
wear.!Set the parking brake whenever park-
ing or leaving the vehicle. In addition,
move gear selector lever to positionP.
When parking on hills, always turn front
wheels towards the road curb.
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Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
To reduce the risk of personal injury as a re-
sult of vehicle movement, before turning off
the engine and leaving the vehicle always:

Keep right foot on brake pedal.


Pull the parking brake lever up as many
notches as possible.


Move the gear selector lever to
positionP.


Slowly release brake pedal.


When parked on an incline, turn front
wheels towards the road curb.


Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position0 and remove the SmartKey
from the starter switch.


Take the SmartKey with you and lock
the vehicle when leaving.

241 Operation
At the gas station
At the gas station
Refueling
The fuel filler flap is located on the
right-hand side of the vehicle towards the
rear. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with
the SmartKey automatically locks/unlocks
the fuel filler flap.

Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.

Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at
the point indicated by arrow.
The fuel filler flap opens.

Turn fuel cap counterclockwise and
hold on to it until possible pressure is
released.

Take off cap and set it in the recess on
the fuel filler flap.
To prevent fuel vapors from escaping
into open air, fully insert filler nozzle
unit.

Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle
unit cuts out – do not top up or
overfill.
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Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious
injury. Whenever you are around gasoline,
avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact,
extinguish all smoking materials. Never
allow sparks, flame or smoking materials
near gasoline!
iOnly use premium unleaded gasoline
with a minimum Posted Octane Rating
of 91 (average of 96 RON/86 MON).
Information on gasoline quality can
normally be found on the fuel pump.Warning!
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Overfilling of the fuel tank may create
pressure in the system which could cause a
gas discharge. This could cause the gas to
spray back out when removing the fuel
pump nozzle, which could cause personal
injury.