2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR CLASS Owners Manual

208 Controls in detail
Useful features
Ashtray 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 ashtray insert2 upwards.
Replacing ashtray insert
Press the ashtray 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.
Warning!G
Remove ashtray insert only with vehicle
standing still.
Warning!G
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the
knob only.
Make sure that any children traveling with
you do not injure themselves or start a fire
with the hot cigarette lighter.
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. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.

209 Controls in detail
Useful features
Power outlet
The power outlet is located on the left side
in the trunk.
1Power outlet
Switch on the ignition (page 40).
Flip up cover and insert electrical plug
(cigar lighter type).
Telephone
The telephone is located in the center
storage compartment (
page 207).
!The lighter socket can accommodate
12V DC electrical accessories (up to a maximum
of 85 W) designed for use with the standard
“cigarette lighter” plug type. Keep in mind, how-
ever, that connecting accessories to the lighter
socket (for example extensive connecting and
disconnecting, or using plugs that do not fit prop-
erly) can damage the lighter socket. With the
socket damaged, the lighter may no longer be
able to be placed in the heating (pushed-in) posi-
tion, or the lighter may pop out too early with the
lighter not hot enough.
To help avoid damaging the cigarette lighter
socket, we recommend connecting 12V DC elec-
trical accessories designed for use with a stan-
dard “cigarette lighter” plug type to the
12 V power outlets in your vehicle whenever
possible.
iThe power outlet can be used to accommo-
date 12V DC electrical accessories (e.g. air
pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum
of 180 W or as a battery charging point
(
page 368).
Warning!G
Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with-
out being connected to an external antenna)
from inside the vehicle while the engine is
running. Doing so could lead to a malfunc-
tion of the vehicle’s electronic system, pos-
sibly resulting in an accident and personal
injury.

210 Controls in detail
Useful features
Radio transmitters, such as a portable tele-
phone or a citizens band unit, should only
be used inside the vehicle if they are con-
nected to an antenna that is installed on
the outside of the vehicle.
The external antenna must be approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Please contact an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center for informa-
tion on the installation of an approved
external antenna. Refer to the radio trans-
mitter operation instructions regarding use
of an external antenna.You can take and place telephone calls
using the í and ì buttons on the
steering wheel. To carry out other tele-
phone functions, use the control system
(
page 141).
See separate instruction manual for
instructions on how to operate the
telephone.
Warning!G
Please do not forget that your primary re-
sponsibility is to drive the vehicle. A driver’s
attention to the road must always be
his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we rec-
ommend that you pull over to a safe location
and stop before placing or taking a
telephone call.
If you choose to use the telephone
1 while
driving, please use the hands-free device
and only use the telephone when road,
weather and traffic conditions permit. Some
jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a
mobile telephone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.
1Observe all legal requirements.
iFor additional information on operating the
telephone using the audio system head unit, see
“Telephone operation” (
page 162).
iStandard Mercedes-Benz mobile phone
design shown, SLR phone design may vary.

211 Controls in detail
Useful features
Removing mobile phone from mobile
phone cradle
1Release button
2Remove the mobile phone
Press the release button1 and re-
move the mobile phone in direction of
arrow 2 from the mobile phone
cradle.Inserting mobile phone in mobile phone
cradle
Remove the round aerial contact cover
on the back of the mobile phone.
1Insert the mobile phone
2Connector contact
3Mobile phone cradle
Slide the lower end of the mobile phone
in direction of arrow 1 into connector
contact2 on mobile phone cradle3.4Release button
5Engage the cell phone in mobile phone
cradle
Push the top of the mobile phone in di-
rection of arrow5, until the lug on the
mobile phone release button4
engages.
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
mobile phone display.


212 Controls in detail
Useful features
Making calls in private mode
1Release button
2Mobile phone cradle
Press the release button1.
The mobile phone cradle2 folds up.3Holder
4Remove the mobile phone and cradle
5Mobile phone flapRemove the mobile phone, together
with the mobile phone cradle 2 in di-
rection of arrow4, from the
holder3.
Fold the mobile phone flap5 up.
iIf you insert the mobile phone in the mobile
phone cradle and the SmartKey is not in the
starter switch, the mobile phone will remain on
for approximately 1 minute. If you make a call
during this time, the mobile 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 mobile phone remains on for approx-
imately 1 minute.

213 Controls in detail
Useful features
Re-inserting mobile phone
1Fold the mobile phone flap down
2Insert the mobile phone and cradle
Fold the mobile phone flap1 down.
Guide the mobile phone, together with
the mobile phone cradle in direction of
arrow2, into the holder.3Engage mobile phone cradle
Push the top of the mobile phone in di-
rection of arrow3, until the mobile
phone cradle engages in the holder.Making calls in hands-free mode
Open the mobile phone flap.
Either accept the call or dial the desired
number.
Close the mobile phone flap.
Hands-free mode is selected.
If you wish to change back to private
mode:
Open the mobile phone flap.
Remove the mobile phone from the
holder (
page 212).
!To prevent any damage, the mobile phone
flap must be folded down before closing the tele-
phone compartment.iFor additional information on operating the
telephone using the audio system head unit, see
“Telephone operation” (
page 162).
For additional information on operating the tele-
phone using the multifunction steering wheel,
see “TEL menu” (
page 141).

214 Controls in detail
Useful features
Tele Aid
Shortly after the completion of your Tele
Aid acquaintance call, you will receive a
user ID and password. By visiting
www.mbusa.com and selecting “Tele Aid”
(USA only), you will have access to account
information, remote door unlock, and
more.The Tele Aid system
(Tele
matic Alarm Identification on
D
emand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response:

Automatic and manual emergency

Roadside Assistance

Information
The Tele Aid system is operational provid-
ing that the vehicle’s battery is charged,
properly connected, not damaged and
cellular and GPS coverage is available.
The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can
be adjusted when using the volume control
on the audio system or on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel. To raise, turn the rota-
ry volume control on the audio system
clockwise or press buttonæ on the
multifunction steering wheel. To lower,
turn the rotary volume control on the audio
system control counterclockwise or press
buttonç on the multifunction steering
wheel.
To activate, press the SOS button, the
Roadside Assistance button• or
the Information button¡, depend-
ing on the type of response required.
!The initial activation of the Tele Aid system
may only be performed by completing the sub-
scriber agreement and placing an acquaintance
call using the ¡button. Failure to complete
either of these steps will result in a system that
is not activated.
If you have any questions regarding activation,
please call the Response Center at
1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
iThe SOS button is located above the inside
rear view mirror (
page 217).
The Roadside Assistance button•
(
page 217) and the Information button¡
(
page 218) are located in the center storage
compartment.
!The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular net-
work for communication and the GPS (
Global Po-
sitioning
System) satellites for vehicle location.
If either of these signals are unavailable, the Tele
Aid system may not function and if this occurs,
assistance must be summoned by other means.
iWhen a Tele Aid call has been initiated, the
audio system is muted and the selected mode
(radio or CD) pauses. The mobile phone (if in-
stalled) switches off. If you must use this phone,
we recommend that you use it only with the ve-
hicle at a standstill in a safe location. Remove
the phone from the cradle and place the call. The
multifunction display in the instrument cluster is
available for use. After the Tele Aid call has end-
ed, the optional mobile phone switches on again.
A PIN entry might be necessary.

215 Controls in detail
Useful features
System self-check
Initially, after switching on the ignition,
malfunctions are detected and indicated
(the indicator lamps in the SOS button, the
Roadside Assistance button• and the
Information button¡ stay on longer
than 10 seconds or do not come on). The
message
Tele Aid – inoperative
appears for approximately 10 seconds in
the multifunction display.Emergency calls
An emergency call is initiated
automatically following an accident in
which the emergency tensioning devices
(ETDs) or air bags have deployed.
An emergency call can also be initiated
manually by opening the cover next to the
inside rear view mirror labeled SOS, then
briefly pressing the button located under
the cover.
For more information, see “Initiating an
emergency call manually” (
page 217).
Warning!G
If the indicator lamps in the SOS button, in
the Roadside Assistance button, and/or in
the Information button do not come on dur-
ing the system self-check, or if any of these
indicators remain illuminated continuously
in red and/or the message
Tele Aid -
inoperative
is displayed in the multifunc-
tion display after the system self-check, a
malfunction in the system has been
detected.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as ex-
pected. Have the system checked at the
nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.