2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR CLASS technical data

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.

395 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
If the coolant level is low, water and
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
should be used to bring it up to the proper
level (have cooling system checked for
signs of leakage). Please make sure the
mixture is in accordance with label instruc-
tions.
The water in the cooling system must meet
minimum requirements, which are usually
satisfied by normal drinking water. If you
are not sure about the water quality, con-
sult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

396 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
Your vehicle contains a number of alumi-
num parts. The use of aluminum compo-
nents in motor vehicle engines
necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze
coolant used in such engines be specifical-
ly formulated to protect the aluminum parts. Failure to use such anticorro-
sion/antifreeze coolant will result in a
significantly shortened service life.
Therefore, the following product is strongly
recommended for use in your vehicle:
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze agent.Before the start of the winter season (or
once a year in hot southern regions), you
should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze
concentration checked. The coolant is also
regularly checked each time you bring your
vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for service.
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity
Approximately freeze protection
-35°F (-37°C)-49°F (-45°C)
Main cooling system5.2 US qt (5.0 l)5.8 US qt (5.5 l)
Low temperature cooling system
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren2.6 US qt (2.5 l)2.9 US qt (2.75 l)
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition3.2 US qt (3.0 l)3.5 US qt (3.3 l)

397 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Windshield washer system and head-
lamp cleaning system
Both the windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system are supplied
from the windshield washer reservoir.
The windshield washer reservoir has a
capacity of approximately 7.4 US qt (7 l).
Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate and water (or con-
centrate and commercially available
premixed windshield washer sol-
vent/antifreeze, depending on ambient
temperatures).Windshield and headlamp washer fluid
mixing ratio
For temperatures above freezing point, use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“MB SummerFit” and water:

1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts
water
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to
1gal [4.0l] water)
For temperatures below freezing point, use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“MB SummerFit” and commercially avail-
able premixed windshield washer
solvent/antifreeze:

1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts
solvent
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to
1 gal [4.0 l] solvent)Warning!G
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma-
ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze
on hot engine parts because it may ignite
and burn. You could be seriously burned.

399 Technical terms
ABS
(A
nti-lock Braking System)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
Accessory weight
(
page 284)
ACL
(A
irbrake/Central Locking)
Controls the locking mechanism of the
Airbrake and the central locking
system.
Air pressure
(
page 284)
Aspect ratio
(
page 284)
Bar
(
page 284)BAS
(B
rake Assist System)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking situa-
tions. The system is activated when it
senses an emergency based on how
fast the brake is applied.
Bead
(
page 284)
Bi-Xenon headlamps
Headlamps which use an electric arc as
the light source and produce a more in-
tense light than filament headlamps.
Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low
beam and high beam.
CAC
(C
ustomer Assistance Center)
Mercedes-Benz customer service cen-
ter, which can help you with any ques-
tions about your vehicle and provide
assistance in the event of a
breakdown.CAN system
(C
ontroller Area Network)
Data bus network serving to control
vehicle functions such as door locking
or windshield wiping depending on
vehicle settings and/or ambient
conditions.
Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator/warning lamps in the passen-
ger compartment needed for vehicle
operation and monitoring.
Cold tire inflation pressure
(
page 284)
Control system
The control system is used to call up
vehicle information and to change
component settings. Information and
messages appear in the multifunction
display. The driver uses the buttons on
the multifunction steering wheel to
navigate through the system and to
adjust settings.

410 Index
E
Electric air pump 353
Electrical fuses 373
Electrical outlet see Power outlet
Electrical system, Technical data 386
Electro-hydraulic brake system 81, 86,
402
Activation 87
Deactivation 88
Driving hints 88
Emergency operating mode 87
Messages in the multifunction
display 329
Self-check 88, 334
Warning lamp 86
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Emergency calls
911 166
Tele Aid 215
Emergency operations
Automatic transmission (Limp-Home
Mode) 181
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 220
Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 104
Unlocking the vehicle 355Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
First aid kit 353
Flat tire 362
Hazard warning flasher 111
Instrument cluster, Indicator
lamps 300
Roadside Assistance 16, 217
Towing the vehicle 370
Emission control 245
Information label 378
System warranties 14
Vacuum line routing diagram
label 378
Engine
Break-in recommendations 234
Cleaning 297
Compartment 250
Malfunction indicator lamp 29, 304
Number 378, 400
Poly-V-belt layout 379
Starting 47
Tachometer 29
Technical data 380
Turning off 56Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 253, 391
Adding 254, 389
Additives 253, 391
Checking level 253
Consumption 253
Filler neck 253
Message in the multifunction
display 339
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter 391
Temperature 29
Oil temperature indicator 307
Viscosity 400
ESP
®81, 83, 400
Messages in the multifunction
display 318
Resetting 318
Warning lamp 83, 300
ETD 74, 400
Safety guidelines 64
Exterior lamp switch 51, 106
Exterior rear view mirrors 44

418 Index
Side marker lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display 343
Replacing bulbs 360
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 285
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains 291
Snow tires* 290
Spare fuses 373
Spare parts service 376
Speed setting
Cruise control 205
Speed settings
Cruise control 205
Speedometer 29
SRS 60, 402
Indicator lamp 29, 310
Messages in the multifunction
display 323
Standing lamps 106
Standing water, Driving trough 243Start button 48
Starter battery 256, 367
Starter switch 27, 40
Starting difficulties, Engine 49
Starting the engine 47
Steering wheel 42
Buttons 30
Steering wheel gearshift control
Indicator lamp 307
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch
gearshifting
Automatic transmission 177
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 221
Storage compartments 206
Armrest 206
Center 207
Map pocket, Passenger footwell 206
Parcel net in trunk 207
Rear 207
Storing tires 261
Submenus see Control system submenus
Sun visors 183
Supplement Restraint System see SRS
Symbols used in this Operator’s
Manual 19T
Tachometer 29
Overspeed range 116
Tail lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display 344
Replacing bulbs 359
Technical data 374
Air conditioning refrigerant 391
Brake fluid 392
Coolants 394
Electrical system 386
Engine 380
Engine oil additives 391
Engine oils 391
Fuel requirements 393
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 389
Gasoline additives 393
Main dimensions 387
Poly-V-belt 379
Premium unleaded gasoline 392