2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR CLASS ECO mode

13 Introduction
Product information
Product information
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formed.

87 Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
The electro-hydraulic brake system is
automatically activated when you

unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey

open the driver’s or passenger door

turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position1

depress the brake pedal

release the parking brake
Warning!G
The electro-hydraulic brake system requires
electrical power to operate.
A malfunction in the vehicle’s power supply
or electrical system may impair brake sys-
tem operation and switch it into its emer-
gency operation mode. In such a case, the
red brake warning lamp (
page 303)
comes on and warning messages
(
page 329) appear in the multifunction
display while driving. To brake, the driver
must then apply significantly greater brake
pedal pressure and depress the pedal much
further to obtain the expected braking ef-
fect. If necessary, apply full pressure to the
brake pedal. Stopping distance is increased!
If there is a malfunction in the electro-hy-
draulic brake system, we recommend that
the vehicle be transported with all wheels
off the ground using flatbed or appropriate
wheel lift/dolly equipment.
A tow bar must be used if circumstances do
not permit the use of the recommended
towing methods and the vehicle requires
towing with all four wheels on the ground.
Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is only permissible for distances
u p t o 3 0 m i l e s ( 5 0 k m ) a n d a t a s p e e d n o t t o
exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). For more infor-
mation, see “Towing the vehicle”
(
page 370).
iIf the electro-hydraulic brake system is acti-
vated as the brake pedal is first depressed, you
may feel a reduced pedal resistance and longer
pedal travel than normal. When releasing the
pedal, you may also feel the brake pedal pulsate
and you may hear a sound which is caused by the
activation of the electro-hydraulic brake system
pump. This is normal and not an indication of a
malfunction. Pedal travel returns to normal when
you release the brake pedal and the sound soon
ceases.
If you experience the above while driving and the
red brake warning lamp (
page 303) illumi-
nates and/or warning messages appear in the
multifunction display (
page 329), the brake
system is malfunctioning. Follow the instructions
of the warning message(s) and have the brake
system checked immediately.

117 Controls in detail
Control system
Control system
The control system is activated as soon as
the SmartKey in the starter switch is
turned to position1. The control system
enables you to

call up information about your vehicle

change vehicle settings
For example, you can use the control sys-
tem to find out when your vehicle is next
due for service, to set the language for
messages in the instrument cluster
display, and much more.
The control system relays information to
the multifunction display.
Multifunction display
The multifunction display consists of the
display fields in the speedometer and the
tachometer. In its default state, the left
display field shows the outside tempera-
ture and main odometer, while the trip
odometer and the clock appears in the
right display field. This default setting is
referred to as the standard display.
Standard display
1Main odometer
2Outside temperature (
page 132)
3Current gear selector lever
position/gear range
4Trip odometer
5Automatic transmission shift program
mode
6Clock
Warning!G
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others, se-
lecting features through the multifunction
steering wheel should only be done by the
driver when traffic and road conditions
permit it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate-
ly 14 m) every second.

129 Controls in detail
Control system
Settings menu
In the
Settings menu there are two
functions:

The function Press reset button for
3 seconds
with which you can reset
most the settings to those set at the
factory.

A collection of submenus with which
you can make individual settings for
your vehicle.
The following settings and submenus are
available:Resetting to factory settings
You can reset the functions of most sub-
menus to the factory settings.
For safety, the
Light circuit Headlamp
mode
submenu in the Lighting menu can
be reset with the vehicle at standstill only.
Press button è or ÿ repeatedly
until the
Settings... menu appears in
the multifunction display.
Press the reset button in the instru-
ment cluster (
page 114) for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
In the right multifunction display you
will see the request to press the reset
button again to confirm.
Press the reset button again.
The functions of most the submenus
will reset to factory settings.
FunctionPage
Resetting to factory settings129
Submenus in the Settings menu130
Instrument cluster submenu132
Time submenu133
Lighting submenu134
Vehicle submenu138
iThe settings you have changed will not be re-
set unless you confirm the action by pressing the
reset button a second time. After approximately
5 seconds, the
Settings... menu reappears
in the multifunction display.

135 Controls in detail
Control system
Setting daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)
Move the selection marker with button
æ or ç to the
Lighting sub-
menu.
Press button j or k repeatedly
until you see this message in the left
multifunction display:
Light circuit
Headlamp mode
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to select
manual operation (
Manual) or daytime
running lamp mode (
Constant)
activated.With daytime running lamp mode activated
and the exterior lamp switch in
positionM orU, the low beam
headlamps are switched on when the
engine is running.
In low ambient light conditions the
following lamps will switch on additionally:

Parking lamps

Tail lamps

License plate lamps

Side marker lamps
For more information on the daytime
running lamp mode, see “Daytime running
lamp mode” (
page 108).Setting locator lighting
With the locator lighting feature activated
and the exterior lamp switch in
positionU, the following lamps will
switch on during darkness when the
vehicle is unlocked with the SmartKey:

Parking lamps

Tail lamps

License plate lamps

Side marker lamps

Front fog lamps
The locator lighting switches off when the
driver’s door is opened.
If you do not open a door after unlocking
the vehicle with the SmartKey the lamps
will switch off automatically after approxi-
mately 40 seconds.
iThis function is not available in countries
where the daytime running lamp mode is manda-
tory and therefore in a constant mode.
iIf you turn the exterior lamp switch to anoth-
er position, the corresponding lamp(s) will
switch on.
For safety reasons, resetting the
Lighting sub-
menu to factory settings (
page 129) will not
reset the daytime running lamp mode.
The following message appears in the right multi-
function display:
Cannot be fully reset to
factory settings when driving
.

143 Controls in detail
Control system
Dialing a number from the phone book
If your telephone is ready to receive calls,
you may select and dial a number from the
phone book at any time.
Press button ÿ or è repeatedly
until you see the
TEL menu in the left
multifunction display.
In the right multifunction display you
will see the standby message.
Press button j or k.
The control system reads the phone
book which is stored in the telephone.
This may take several minutes. In the
right multifunction display you will see
this message
Please wait.
When the message
Please wait disap-
pears, the phone book has been
loaded.
Press button j or k repeatedly
until the desired name appears in the
right multifunction display.
The stored names are displayed in
ascending or descending alphabetical
order.
Press button í.
The system dials the selected phone
number.

If the connection is successful and this
feature is supported by your network
provider, the name of the party (if
stored in your phone book) you are
calling and the duration of the call will
appear in the multifunction display.

If no connection is made, the control
system stores the dialed number in the
redial memory.
iIf you press and hold j or k for long-
er than 1 second, the system scrolls rapidly
through the list of names until you release the
button again.
Cancel the quick search mode by pressing ì.

150 Controls in detail
Audio system
Balance
Regardless of operating mode, press
the
AUD key repeatedly untilBALANCE
appears on the display.
PressL orR key to shift sound accord-
ingly to the left or right speakers.
or
Press bothL andR keys simultaneously
to reset the Balance to its center level.Returning audio functions to factory
settings
Regardless of operating mode, press
and hold
AUD key longer than
2 seconds.
RESET will appear in the
display.
All settings for bass, treble and balance
are returned to the center level and the
volume is set to a predefined level.Audio system sound selection (EXT)*
Regardless of operating mode, press
the
AUD key.
The sound settings menu appears on
the display.
Press theEXT key.
Press one of the function keys.

154 Controls in detail
Audio system
Weather band
Press theWB key.
The weather band station last selected
is tuned in.
Select the desired weather band
station with buttons4 to7.
If a station cannot be tuned in, a scan
is automatically started.
Pressf or ebutton. The next
receivable weather band station is
tuned in.
Cassette operation
Playing cassettes
Press3 button.
The display panel folds down and the
cassette compartment becomes
accessible.
Insert cassette into the cassette com-
partment until it engages and tap it
gently.
The cassette will be pulled in automati-
cally. The system switches to cassette
mode. Side 1 will be played and
SIDE 1
appears in the display. Side 1 is the
side of the cassette which is facing up-
ward. The cassette deck will automati-
cally detect the type of tape.
Fold display panel back up and press
gently on the display panel frame to
lock it in place.
or
If a cassette is already in the
mechanism, pressj button.
!Do not press directly on the display face.
Otherwise the display will be damaged.