2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR flat tire

ContentsAt the gas station............................... 241
Refueling ...................................... 241
Check regularly and before
a long trip ..................................... 242
Engine compartment.......................... 244
Hood ............................................ 244
Engine oil...................................... 247
Transmission fluid level ................ 249
Coolant......................................... 250
Trunk ................................................. 251
Batteries....................................... 251
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system ........... 252
Tires and wheels ................................ 254
Important guidelines .................... 254
Tire care and maintenance ........... 255
Direction of rotation ..................... 257
Loading the vehicle ...................... 257
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ....................................... 264
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 266
Tire labeling .................................. 271
Load identification........................ 275
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 276
Maximum tire load ....................... 277Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 278
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 279
Tire ply material ........................... 281
Tire and loading terminology ........ 281
Rotating tires ............................... 284
Anti-theft wheel nuts .................... 285
Winter driving .................................... 287
Winter tires* ................................ 287
Snow chains ................................. 288
Maintenance ...................................... 289
Clearing the maintenance
service indicator message............ 289
Maintenance service term
exceeded ..................................... 290
Calling up the service due date .... 290
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator........................... 291
Vehicle care ....................................... 292
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 292
Vehicle washing ........................... 293
Practical hints................................. 296
What to do if ... .................................. 298
Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 298
Lamp in center console................ 306
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display.................... 307
Symbol messages ........................ 315
Where will I find ...? ........................... 342
First aid kit ................................... 342
TIREFIT kit, electric air pump,
towing eye bolt and
vehicle literature portfolio ............ 342
Compact guide (Canada only) ...... 343
Unlocking in an emergency ............... 344
Unlocking the vehicle................... 344
Replacing SmartKey batteries ........... 346
Replacing bulbs ................................. 348
Front lamps.................................. 349
Rear lamps ................................... 349
Replacing the wiper blades................ 350
Removing wiper blades ................ 350
Installing wiper blades ................. 350

Contents
Flat tire .............................................. 351
Preparing the vehicle ................... 351
Sealing tires with TIREFIT kit ........ 351
Batteries ............................................ 356
Charging the batteries ................. 358
Towing the vehicle ............................. 360
Installing/reinstalling
towing eye bolt ............................ 362
Points to bear in mind .................. 362
Transporting the vehicle............... 362
Fuses ................................................. 363
Technical data.................................. 364
Spare parts service............................. 366
Warranty coverage ............................. 367
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ...................... 367
Identification labels ............................ 368
Engine number.............................. 368
Layout of poly-V-belt drive .................. 369
Engine ................................................ 370
Rims and tires .................................... 371
Mixed size tires ............................. 372
Winter tires* ................................. 373
Electrical system ................................ 374
Main dimensions ................................ 375
Weights .............................................. 376Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. .......... 377
Capacities ..................................... 377
Engine oils .................................... 378
Engine oil additives ....................... 378
Air conditioning refrigerant ........... 378
Brake fluid .................................... 379
Premium unleaded gasoline.......... 379
Fuel requirements......................... 380
Gasoline additives......................... 380
Coolants ....................................... 381
Windshield and headlamp
washer system.............................. 383
Technical terms............................... 384Index................................................. 390

123 Controls in detail
Control system
The following functions are available:
Display digital speedometer 
Press button j once.
The current vehicle speed is shown in
the multifunction display.
AUDIO menu
The functions in the
AUDIO
menu operate
the audio equipment which you currently
have turned on.
If no audio equipment is currently turned
on, the message
AUDIO OFF
appears in the
multifunction display.
The following functions are available:Selecting radio station

Turn on the radio (
page 146).

Press button è or ÿ repeatedly
until you see the currently tuned sta-
tion in the right display.
1Station frequency
2Wave band setting
3Setting for station selection using
memory
Function
Page
Calling up digital speedometer
123
Calling up maintenance service
display
289
Checking tire inflation pressure
266
Function
Page
Selecting radio station
123
Operating CD player
124


128 Controls in detailControl systemThe table below shows what settings can
be changed within the various menus.
Detailed instructions on making individual
settings can be found on the following
pages.Instrument cluster
Time
Lighting
Vehicle
Selecting temperature display
mode
Setting time (hours)
Setting daytime running lamp
mode (USA only)
Setting station selection mode
(radio)
Selecting speedometer display
mode
Setting time (minutes)
Setting locator lighting
Setting automatic locking
Selecting standard display
Selecting time display mode
Exterior lamps delayed
switch-off
Tire inflation pressure display
Selecting language
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off

136 Controls in detailControl systemVehicle submenu
Access the
Vehicle
submenu via the
Settings
menu. Use the
Vehicle
submenu
to make general vehicle settings.
The following functions are available:Setting radio station selection mode
Use the
Press button in audio mode
func-
tion to select the manual or memory sta-
tion selection mode for the radio
(
page 123).

Move the selection marker with button
æ or ç to the
Vehicle
submenu.

Press button j or k repeatedly
until you see this message in the left
display:
Press button in audio mode.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press button æ or ç to select
the desired station selection mode.
You can select:

Memory,
selects next stored station


Station search
, selects next re-
ceivable station
Function
Page
Setting station selection mode
(radio)
136
Setting automatic locking
136
Tire inflation pressure display
137

137 Controls in detail
Control system
Setting automatic locking
Use this function to activate or deactivate
the automatic central locking. With the
automatic central locking system
activated, the vehicle is centrally locked at
vehicle speeds of approximately
9mph(15km/h).
Move the selection marker with button
æ or ç to the
Vehicle
submenu.

Press button j or k repeatedly
until you see the following message in
the left display:
Automatic door lock
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press button æ or ç to switch Automatic door lock
On or
Off
.Tire inflation pressure display
Use this function to set the unit for the tire
inflation pressure display.

Move the selection marker with button
æ or ç to the
Vehicle
submenu.

Press button j or k repeatedly
until you see the following message in
the left display:
Tire pres. display
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press button æ or ç to select
the desired tire inflation pressure unit.
Trip computer menu
Use the trip computer menu to call up
statistical data on your vehicle.
The following information is available:Function
Page
Fuel consumption statistics after
start
138
Fuel consumption statistics since
last reset
138
Calling up range (distance to emp-
ty)
139
iThe last function called up will reap-
pear the next time you enter the trip
computer menu.

212 Controls in detailUseful featuresWhen the connection is established, the
message
Call connected
appears in the
multifunction display. The Tele Aid system
will transmit data generating the vehicle
identification number, model, color and lo-
cation (subject to availability of cellular
and GPS signals).
A voice connection between the Roadside
Assistance dispatcher and the occupants
of the vehicle will be established.

Describe the nature of the need for as-
sistance.
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified
Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to
tow your vehicle to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. For services such
as labor and/or towing, charges may ap-
ply. Refer to the Roadside Assistance
Manual for more information.These programs are only available in the
USA:


Sign and Drive services: Services such
as jump start, a few gallons of fuel or
the replacement of a flat tire are ob-
tainable.iThe indicator lamp in the Roadside
Assistance button• remains illumi-
nated in red for approximately
10 seconds during the system
self-check after switching on the igni-
tion (together with the SOS button and
the Information button¡).
See system self-check (
page 209) if
the indicator lamp does not come on in
red or stays on longer than approxi-
mately 10 seconds.
If the indicator lamp in the Roadside
Assistance button• is illuminated
continuously and there was no voice
connection to the Response Center es-
tablished, then the Tele Aid system
could not initiate a Roadside
Assistance call (e.g. the relevant cellu-
lar phone network is not available). The
message
Call failed!
appears in the
multifunction display.
Roadside Assistance calls can be ter-
minated using the ìbutton on the
multifunction steering wheel.


231 Operation
Driving instructions
Driving instructions
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Fuel consumption, to a great extent,
depends on driving habits and operating
conditions.
To save fuel you should:

Keep tires at the recommended tire
inflation pressures.


Remove unnecessary loads.


Allow engine to warm up under low
load use.


Avoid frequent acceleration and decel-
eration.


Have all maintenance work performed
at the intervals specified in the
Maintenance Booklet and as required
by the maintenance service display.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Fuel consumption is also increased by
driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go
traffic, on short trips and in hilly area.
Drinking and driving
Pedals
Warning!
G
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs
and driving are very dangerous combina-
tions. Even a small amount of alcohol or
drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions
and judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal
accident are greatly increased when you
drink or take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or
taking drugs.
Warning!
G
Keep driver’s foot area clear at all times.
Objects stored in this area may impair pedal
movement.