2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR CLASS Owners Manual

32 At a glance
Center console
Lower partItemPage
1Exterior rear view mirror
adjustment44
2Remote trunk opening switch102
3Tow-away alarm off button94
4ESP® switch85
5Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp70
6Gear selector lever for
automatic transmission171
7Parking brake49,
55

33 At a glance
Overhead control panel
Overhead control panel
ItemPage
1Left reading lamp on/off112
2Temperature sensor for
automatic climate control186
3Right reading lamp on/off112
4Interior lighting control112
5Hands-free microphone for
Tele Aid (emergency call
system) and telephone
(see separate operating
instructions)209
6Interior rear view mirror44,
182
7Garage door opener221
8Tele Aid (emergency call
system) button214

34 At a glance
Control panel on the door sill
ItemPage
1Door handle101
2Switches for opening/closing
windows199
3Switch for seat adjustment41

35

Getting started
Unlocking
Adjusting
Driving
Parking and locking

38 Getting started
The “Getting started” section provides an
overview of the vehicle’s most basic func-
tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners
should pay special attention to the infor-
mation given here.
If you are already familiar with the basic
functions described here, the “Controls in
detail” section will provide you with further
information. The corresponding page
references are located at the end of each
segment.
Unlocking
SmartKey with remote control
1‹Lock button
2ŠUnlock button for trunk
3ŒUnlock button
4ÂPanic button (
page 80)5Door handle
Press unlock buttonΠon the
SmartKey.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
anti-theft alarm system is disarmed.
iThe electro-hydraulic brake system is
activated.

39 Getting started
Unlocking
Press the front part of the door
handle5.
The door swings outwards and
upwards automatically.
Enter the vehicle and insert the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
For more information, see “Locking and
unlocking” (
page 98).
Warning!G
Always stand to the rear of the door before
opening it, otherwise the opening action
may cause injury. Outside temperature may
affect door opening speed.
!Ensure sufficient side- and overhead
clearance prior to opening the doors, see “Main
dimensions” (
page 387).
Warning!G
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.
Warning!G
Only Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
722 Edition:
Because of the carbon fiber the footwell
could be slippery when wet. Be careful when
entering the vehicle with wet shoe soles,
you could slip on it.