2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR CLASS maintenance

391 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their
suitability in our engines and durability for
our service intervals. Therefore, only use
approved engine oils and oil filters
required for vehicles with Maintenance
System. For a listing of approved engine
oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory
Approved Service Products pamphlet
(USA only), or contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.Engine oil additivesAir conditioning refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG
lubricating oil are used in the air condition-
ing system.
!Using engine oils and oil filters of
specification other than those expressly re-
quired for the Maintenance System, or changing
of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer than
those called for by the Maintenance System will
result in engine or emission control system dam-
age not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Please follow Maintenance System recommen-
dations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do
so will result in engine or emission control sys-
tem damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
!Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.
They may damage the engine.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending
oil additives are not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
!Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based
lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to the system
will occur.

394 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Coolants
The engine coolant is a mixture of water
and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which pro-
vides:

corrosion protection

freeze protection

boiling protection (by increasing the
boiling point)
The cooling system was filled at the factory
with a coolant providing freeze protection
to approximately -35°F (-37°C) and
corrosion protection.
If the antifreeze mixture is effective to
-35°F (-37°C), the boiling point of the cool-
ant in the pressurized cooling system is
reached at approximately 266°F (130°C).The coolant solution must be used year
round to provide the necessary corrosion
protection and increase in the boil-over
protection. Refer to Maintenance Booklet
for replacement interval.
Coolant system design and coolant used
determine the replacement interval. The
replacement interval published in the
Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze solu-
tion or other Mercedes-Benz approved
products of equal specification are used to
renew the coolant concentration or bring it
back up to the proper level.
For information on other Mercedes-Benz
approved products of equal specification,
refer to the Factory Approved Service
Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.To provide important corrosion protection,
the solution must be at least 50% anticor-
rosion/antifreeze (equivalent to freeze
protection to approximately
-35°F [-37°C]). If you use a solution that is
more than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze
(freeze protection to approximately
-49°F [-45°C]), the engine temperature
will increase due to the lower heat transfer
capability of the solution. Therefore, do not
use more than this amount of
anticorrosion/antifreeze.
!Add premixed coolant solution only. Adding
water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
separately from each other, could cause engine
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.

407 Index
B
Backup lamp 360
Messages in the multifunction
display 344
Bar 284
BAS 83, 399
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 101
Replacing 357
Batteries, Vehicle 256
Charging 368
Consumer battery 367
Jump starting 367
Maintenance 367
Messages in the multifunction
display 327
Starter battery 256
Batteries, vehicle
Consumer battery 256
Battery charger 369
Bead 284
Bi-Xenon headlamps 399
Body surface 295Brake
Electro-hydraulic brake system 86
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brake disks
Wear 238
Brake fluid 389, 392
Checking 248
Messages in the multifunction
display 330
Brake lamps 360
High mounted 360
Messages in the multifunction
display 341
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display 334
Wear 238
Brakes 236
Excessive loads 238
Warning lamp 29, 303
Break-in period 234
Bulbs
Messages in the multifunction
display 341
Replacing 359C
CAC 399
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-
tant notice for 15
Call priority, Tele Aid 220
CAN system 399
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 389
Cargo area see Trunk
Cassette player 154
Catalytic converter 244
CD changer 158
Location 159
CD player 127
Cellular phone
Delayed switch-off time 212
Making calls in hands-free mode 213
Making calls in private mode 212
Center console
Lower part 32
Upper part 31
Center storage compartment 207

409 Index
D
Daytime running lamp mode 108
Setting 135
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging, Windshield 194
Defrosting, Front 194
Defrosting, Rear 185
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lamps 136
Interior lighting 137
Department of Transportation see DOT
Differential
Message in the multifunction
display 338
Difficulties
While driving 54
With starting 49
Digital clock see Clock
Digital speedometer 122
Dimensions, Vehicle 387
Direction of rotation, Tires 261
Display elements, Audio system 146Displays
Digital speedometer 122
Maintenance service indicator 292
Multifunction display 117
Outside temperature 116, 122
Symbol messages 327
Text messages 316
Vehicle status messages 128, 314
Distance to empty 140
Distance to empty (range), Trip
computer 140
Door
Control panel 34
Entry lamps 112
Handle, Inside 34
Handle, Outside 38
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 38, 98
Message in the multifunction
display 352
Opening from inside/outside 38,
101
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 220
Unlocking in an emergency 356DOT 284
Drinking and driving 235
Driving 45, 50
Abroad 243
Hints, Electro-hydraulic brake
system 88
Hydroplaning 241
In winter 242
Instructions 45, 235
Problems 54
Safety systems 81
Systems 203
Through standing water 243
Tips, Automatic transmission 173
Driving safety systems 81
ABS 81
BAS 83
Electro-hydraulic brake system 86
Electronic traction system 85
ESP
®83
Driving systems
Cruise control 203
Dust cover 228

414 Index
License plate lamp
Messages in the multifunction
display 342
Replacing bulbs 359
License plate lamps 360
Light sensor
Messages in the multifunction
display 342
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting
Exterior 106
Instruments 114
Interior 112
Limp-Home Mode, Automatic
transmission 181
Loading see Vehicle loading
Location
Audio system 145
Compact guide (Canada only) 354
Telephone 207
Vehicle literature portfolio 353
Locator lighting 109, 135Loss of
Keys 101
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 377
Low beam headlamps 106
Messages in the multifunction
display 343
Replacing bulbs 359
Switching on 51
Lubricants 389
M
Main odometer 29
Maintenance 292, 367
Calling up service indicator 294
Resetting service indicator 294
Service indicator 292
Service term exceeded 293
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift program, Automatic
transmission 179
Map pocket in passenger footwell 206
Maximum load rating, Tires 285Maximum loaded vehicle weight 285
Maximum tire inflation pressure 285
Mechanical key 355
Menus see Control system menus
Messages in display see Multifunction dis-
play messages 314
Microphone, Hands-free 33
Mirrors 182
Adjusting 43
Auto-dimming 182
Exterior rear view mirror 44
Interior rear view mirror 44
Mobile phone
Inserting the cradle 211
Re-inserting 213
Removing the cradle 211
MON 247, 401
Motor Octane Number see MON
Multifunction display 117, 401
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system
submenus 117
Left 29
Right 29
Selecting language 133

415 Index
Multifunction display messages
ABS 316, 317
ACL malfunction 323
Airbrake 327
Battery, Vehicle 327
Brake pads 334
Coolant 335
Coolant level 335
Differential 338
Doors 352
Electro-hydraulic brake system 329
Engine oil 339
ESP
®318
Fuel system 339
Hood 352
Lamps 341
Parking brake 334
Passenger front air bag 321
Reserve fuel 340
Seat belt 352
Service brake 334
SmartKey 340
Telephone 340
Tires 346
Trunk lid 352
Washer fluid 352Multifunction steering wheel 30, 118,
401
Button operation 118
N
Net, parcel 207
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 169
Night security illumination 109, 136
Normal occupant weight 285
Number, Vehicle Identification
(VIN) 378, 403
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 285
Occupant safety
Air bags 62
Children and air bags 63
Children in the vehicle 75
Fastening the seat belts 45
Infant and child restraint systems 76
OCS 67
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 70
Seat belts 71
SRS 60OCS 67, 401
Self-test 71
Octane number 402
Odometer
Main 117
Trip 115
Oil level see Engine oil, Checking level
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting
Gear selector lever 175
Steering wheel gearshift
control* 177
Operating safety
Audio system 145
Vehicle 20
Operator’s manual 353
Outside temperature 122
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service 293
Overhead control panel 33
Overspeed range, Engine 116, 401

417 Index
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 391
Refueling 247
Regular checks 248
Remote control, SmartKey 98
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 220
Replacing bulbs 359
Reporting safety defects 22
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button, in Instrument cluster 114,
292
Residual heat utilization 197
Restraint systems 60
Air bags 60, 62
Child restraints 60
Children in the vehicle 75
Emergency Tensioning Device
(ETD) 60, 74
Seat belts 60, 71
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 169
Rims 285, 381
Roadside Assistance 16, 217
RON 247, 402
Roof rack 230S
Safety
Driving safety systems 81
Occupant 60
Reporting defects 22
Safety belts see Seat belts
Seat belt force limiter 74
Seat belts 60
Children in the vehicle 75
Fastening seat belts 45
Message in the multifunction
display 352
Proper use of 46
Safety guidelines 64
Telltale 308
Warning lamp 308–309
Seating capacity 263
Seats 41
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
Lamps in the instrument cluster 300
OCS 71
Tele Aid 215Service and warranty information 14
Service intervals see Service indicator
Service life
Tires 260
Vehicle batteries 256
Service see Maintenance
Service, Parts 376
Settings
Control system menus 120
Control system submenus 121
Factory, SmartKey 99
Individual, Vehicle 129
Menus and submenus 119
Resetting to factory settings, Control
system 129
Selective, SmartKey 100
Time 133
Shift program mode selector switch, Auto-
matic transmission 175
Shifting, Automatic transmission 169
Side air vents 31

419 Index
Rims and tires 381
Weights 388
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 390
Windshield washer system and head-
lamp cleaning system 397
Tele Aid 214, 403
Call priority 220
Emergency calls 215
Hands-free microphone 33
Information 218
Initiating an emergency call
manually 217
Messages in the multifunction
display 352
Remote door unlock 220
Roadside Assistance 217
SOS button 217
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 221
System self-check 215Telephone 209
Answering a call 142
Dialing 143
Ending a call 143
Hands-free microphone 33
Loading phone book 143
Messages in the multifunction
display 340
Operation 141, 162
Redialing 144
Signal strength 141
Storage location 207
Temperature
Interior temperature 191
Outside temperature 116
Sensor, Interior 33
Sensor, outside 116
Tether attachment points, see Children in
the vehicle
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 287, 288,
403
Time 133
TIN 279, 286
Tire and Loading Information 262
Placard 262
Terminology 284Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking
Checking electronically 269
Checking manually 269
TIREFIT kit 353, 362, 403
Tire inflation pressure 364
Using 362
Tires 258, 381
Air pressure 284
Care and maintenance 259
Cleaning 261
Direction of rotation, Spinning 261
Driving instructions 240
Hydroplaning 241
Important guidelines 258
Important notes, Tire inflation
pressure 268
Inflation pressure 249, 267, 268,
281
Information placards 262
Inspection 259
Load rating 274, 280, 286
Loading terminology 284