2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR automatic transmission 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).

392 IndexAutomatic climate control 182
Adjusting air volume 186
Air conditioning refrigerant 378
Air conditioning, Cooling 192
Air distribution 187
Air recirculation mode 188
Air vents 183
Control panel 184
Deactivating system 191
Defrosting 181, 188
MAXCOOL 187
Residual heat utilization 190
Side air vents 31
Temperature 185
Temperature sensor 33
Automatic headlamp mode 106
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 111Automatic transmission 167
Accelerator position 173
Damage 362
Driving tips 173
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 178
Gear ranges 170
Gear selector lever 32, 167
Gear selector lever position 167, 171
Gear shifting malfunctions 178
Kickdown 173
Manual gearshift program 176
Manual shifting 168
One-touch gearshifting 168
Shift program mode selector
switch 173
Starting the engine 49
Steering wheel gearshift control 174
Towing 362
Transmission fluid level 249
Automatic transmission fluid 249B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 75, 385
Compatible child seats 385
Self-test 75
Backup lamp 349
Messages in the multifunction
display 332
Bar 281
BAS 81, 385
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 99
Replacing 346
Batteries, Vehicle 251
Charging 358
Consumer battery 356
Jump starting 356
Maintenance 356
Messages in the multifunction
display 315
Starter battery 251
Batteries, vehicle
Consumer battery 251
Battery charger 358
Bead 281
Bi-Xenon headlamps 385

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