2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR CLASS brake

Contents
Introduction....................................... 12
Product information ............................. 13
Operator’s Manual ............................... 14
Service and warranty information .. 14
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 15
Maintenance .................................. 16
Roadside Assistance ...................... 16
Change of address or ownership.... 16
Operating your vehicle outside the
USA or Canada............................... 17
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
compliance .................................... 17
Where to find it .................................... 18
Symbols ............................................... 19
Operating safety .................................. 20
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 20
Problems with your vehicle .................. 21
Reporting safety defects...................... 22
Reporting safety defects ................ 22
Vehicle data recording......................... 23
Information regarding electronic
recording devices........................... 23At a glance.......................................... 24
Cockpit ................................................. 26
Instrument cluster ................................ 28
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 30
Center console ..................................... 31
Upper part ...................................... 31
Lower part ...................................... 32
Overhead control panel ........................ 33
Control panel on the door sill ............... 34Getting started................................... 36
Unlocking ............................................. 38
Starter switch positions .................. 40
Adjusting .............................................. 41
Seats .............................................. 41
Steering wheel ................................ 42
Mirrors ............................................ 43
Driving .................................................. 45
Fastening the seat belts ................. 45
Starting the engine ......................... 47
Parking brake ................................. 49
Driving off ....................................... 50
Switching on headlamps ................. 51
Turn signals .................................... 51
Windshield wipers ........................... 52
Problems while driving.................... 54
Parking and locking .............................. 55
Parking brake ................................. 55
Switching off headlamps................. 56
Turning off the engine ..................... 56
Releasing seat belts........................ 56
Locking ........................................... 57

Contents
Safety and Security........................... 58
Occupant safety................................... 60
Air bags .......................................... 62
Occupant Classification System ..... 67
Seat belts ....................................... 71
Children in the vehicle .................... 75
Panic alarm .......................................... 80
Activating ....................................... 80
Deactivating ................................... 80
Driving safety systems ......................... 81
ABS ................................................ 81
BAS ................................................ 83
ESP
®............................................... 83
Electro-hydraulic brake system ...... 86
Performance enhancement system ..... 89
Airbrake.......................................... 89
Anti-theft systems................................ 92
Immobilizer..................................... 92
Anti-theft alarm system .................. 92
Tow-away alarm ............................. 94
Controls in detail............................... 96
Locking and unlocking ......................... 98
SmartKey ....................................... 98
Opening the doors ....................... 101
Opening the trunk ........................ 102
Closing the trunk lid ..................... 103
Trunk emergency release ............. 104
Automatic locking ........................ 104
Locking and unlocking from
the inside ..................................... 105
Lighting.............................................. 106
Exterior lamp switch..................... 106
Combination switch ..................... 110
Hazard warning flasher ................ 111
Interior lighting............................. 112
Courtesy lighting .......................... 113
Trunk lamp ................................... 113
Instrument cluster ............................. 114
Adjusting instrument cluster
illumination .................................. 114
Coolant temperature gauge ......... 115
Resetting trip odometer ............... 115
Tachometer .................................. 116
Outside temperature indicator ..... 116Control system .................................. 117
Multifunction display.................... 117
Multifunction steering wheel........ 118
Menus .......................................... 120
Standard display menu ................ 122
722 Edition menu......................... 123
AUDIO menu ................................ 126
Vehicle status message memory
menu............................................ 128
Settings menu .............................. 129
Trip computer menu..................... 139
TEL menu ..................................... 141
Audio system ..................................... 145
Audio and telephone, operation ... 145
Operating safety .......................... 145
Location of the audio system ....... 145
Operating and display elements... 146
Button and soft key operation...... 148
Operation ..................................... 148
Radio operation ........................... 151
Cassette operation ...................... 154
CD changer operation .................. 158
Telephone operation .................... 162
Automatic transmission ..................... 169
Gear selector lever....................... 169
Shifting procedure ....................... 170

Contents
Gear selector lever positions ....... 171
Driving tips ................................... 173
Gear ranges ................................. 174
Shift program mode selector
switch .......................................... 175
Gear selector lever one-touch
gearshifting .................................. 175
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting ................. 177
Manual shift program ................... 179
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) ...................... 181
Good visibility .................................... 182
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 182
Rear view mirrors ......................... 182
Sun visors .................................... 183
Rear window defroster ................. 185
Automatic climate control ................. 186
Deactivating the automatic
climate control system................. 190
Operating the automatic climate
control system in automatic mode 190
Setting the temperature ............... 191
Adjusting air distribution .............. 192
Adjusting air volume .................... 193
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ....... 193Front defroster.............................. 194
Air recirculation mode .................. 195
Air conditioning............................. 196
Residual heat and ventilation ........ 197
Power windows .................................. 199
Opening and closing the windows. 199
Synchronizing power windows ...... 201
Summer opening feature .............. 201
Convenience closing feature......... 202
Driving systems .................................. 203
Cruise control ............................... 203
Useful features ................................... 206
Map pocket in passenger
footwell ......................................... 206
Storage compartments ................. 206
Parcel net in trunk ........................ 207
Ashtray and cigarette lighter......... 208
Power outlet ................................. 209
Telephone ..................................... 209
Tele Aid ......................................... 214
Garage door opener ...................... 221
Floormats*.................................... 226
Floormats* (Only Mercedes-Benz
SLR McLaren 722 Edition) ............ 227
Dust cover .................................... 228
Roof and trunk lid racks ................ 230
Operation.......................................... 232
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) .......... 234
Driving instructions ............................ 235
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 235
Drinking and driving...................... 235
Pedals ........................................... 235
Power assistance .......................... 236
Brakes .......................................... 236
Driving off ..................................... 239
Parking ......................................... 239
Tires.............................................. 240
Hydroplaning ................................ 241
Tire traction .................................. 241
Tire speed rating ........................... 241
Winter driving instructions ............ 242
Standing water ............................. 243
Passenger compartment............... 243
Driving abroad .............................. 243
Control and operation of radio
transmitters .................................. 243
Catalytic converter ....................... 244
Emission control ........................... 245
Coolant temperature .................... 245

Contents
Flat tire .............................................. 362
Preparing the vehicle ................... 362
Sealing tires with TIREFIT ............. 362
Batteries ............................................ 367
Charging the batteries ................. 368
Towing the vehicle ............................. 370
Installing/reinstalling towing
eye bolt ........................................ 372
Points to bear in mind .................. 372
Transporting the vehicle............... 372
Fuses ................................................. 373
Technical data................................. 374
Spare parts service ............................ 376
Warranty coverage............................. 377
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ..................... 377
Identification labels ........................... 378
Engine number ............................. 378
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 379
Engine................................................ 380Rims and tires .................................... 381
Mixed size tires ............................. 382
Winter tires* ................................. 384
Electrical system ................................ 386
Main dimensions ................................ 387
Weights .............................................. 388
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. .......... 389
Capacities ..................................... 389
Engine oils .................................... 391
Engine oil additives ....................... 391
Air conditioning refrigerant ........... 391
Brake fluid..................................... 392
Premium unleaded gasoline .......... 392
Fuel requirements ......................... 393
Gasoline additives......................... 393
Coolants ....................................... 394
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system............ 397
Technical terms............................... 398
Index................................................. 404

29 At a glance
Instrument cluster
ItemPage
1Coolant temperature gauge
with115
DCoolant temperature
warning lamp306
2Speedometer with
;Brake warning lamp,
USA only303
3Brake warning lamp,
Canada only303
vABS/ESP® warning
lamp300
>Gearshift indicator
lamp307
LLeft turn signal
indicator lamp
KRight turn signal
indicator lamp
ItemPage
3Left multifunction display
with

Outside temperature116

Main odometer 117
4Reset button114
5Tachometer with116
AHigh beam headlamp
indicator110
?Engine malfunction in-
dicator lamp, USA only304
±Engine malfunction in-
dicator lamp, Canada
only304
-Antilock Brake System
(ABS) indicator lamp302
XLow tire pressure
telltale311
ItemPage
1Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)
indicator lamp310
6Right multifunction display
with

Current gear selector lever
position/gear range117,
171,
174

Trip odometer117

Automatic transmission
shift program mode117,
175

Clock133
=Engine oil temperature
indicator307
7Fuel gauge with
AFuel reserve warning
lamp 307

31 At a glance
Center console
Center console
Upper partItemPage
1Central locking switch105
2Hazard warning flasher
on/off switch111
3Central unlocking switch105
4Air temperature controls for
center and side air vents192
5Air volume controls for center
and side air vents193
6Selects the shift program
mode175
ItemPage
7Selects the Airbrake mode89
8Selects the manual shift
program mode179
9Audio system120,
145
aAutomatic climate control186
bEngine start button48

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

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.