2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR CLASS fuel consumption

121 Controls in detail
Control system
Menus, submenus and functions
Menu1Menu2Menu3Menu4Menu5Menu6Menu7
Standard display722 Edition1
1Only Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition.
AUDIOVehicle status
message memory2
2The Vehicle status message memory menu is only displayed if there is a message stored.
SettingsTrip computerTelephone
(page 122)(page 123)(page 126)(page 128)(page 129)(page 139)(page 141)
Commands/submenus
Digital speedome-
ter/Outside tem-
peratureEngine oil tem-
peratureSelecting
radio stationCalling up vehicle
malfunction, warn-
ing and system sta-
tus messages
stored in memoryResetting to fac-
tory settingsFuel consumption
statistics since startLoading
phone book
Calling up mainte-
nance service
displayVehicle supply
voltageOperating the
CD playerInstrument clus-
ter submenuFuel consumption
statistics since the
last resetSearching for
name in
phone book
Checking tire
inflation pressureRACETIMERTime submenuResetting fuel con-
sumption statistics
Overall analysisLighting submenuDistance to empty
Lap analysisVehicle submenu
iThe headings used in the menus table are
designed to facilitate navigation within the sys-
tem and are not necessarily identical to thoseshown in the control system displays. The first
function displayed in each menu will automati-
cally show you which part of the system you are in.

139 Controls in detail
Control system
Setting automatic locking
Use this function to activate or deactivate
the automatic central locking. With the
automatic central locking system
activated, the vehicle is centrally locked at
vehicle speeds of approximately
9mph(15km/h).
Move the selection marker with button
æ or ç to the
Vehicle submenu.
Press button j or k repeatedly
until you see the following message in
the left multifunction display:
Automatic door lock.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Press button æ or ç to switch
Automatic door lock On or Off.
Trip computer menu
Use the trip computer menu to call up
statistical data on your vehicle.
The following information is available:Fuel consumption statistics since start
Press button ÿ or è repeatedly
until you see the first function of the
trip computer menu.
Press button j or k repeatedly
until you see the following message in
the left multifunction display:
From
start
.
1Distance driven since start
2Average speed since start
3Time elapsed since start
4Average fuel consumption since start
FunctionPage
Fuel consumption statistics since
start139
Fuel consumption statistics since
last reset140
Resetting fuel consumption
statistics140
Distance to empty140
iThe last function called up will reappear the
next time you enter the trip computer menu.
iAll statistics stored since the last engine
start will be reset approximately 4 hours after
the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to
position0 or removed from the starter switch.
Resetting will not occur if you turn the SmartKey
back to position1 or2 within this time period.

140 Controls in detail
Control system
Fuel consumption since last reset
Press button ÿ or è repeatedly
until you see the first function of the
trip computer menu.
Press button j or k repeatedly
until you see the following message in
the left multifunction display:
From reset.
1Distance driven since last reset
2Average speed since last reset
3Time elapsed since last reset
4Average fuel consumption since last
resetResetting fuel consumption statistics
Press button ÿ or è repeatedly
until you see the first function of the
trip computer menu.
Press button j or k repeatedly
until you see the reading that you want
to reset in the left multifunction
display.
Press and hold the reset button in the
instrument cluster (
page 114) until
the value is reset to
0.Distance to empty
Press button ÿ or è repeatedly
until you see the first function of the
trip computer menu.
Press button j or k repeatedly
until you see this message in the left
multifunction display:
Range.
The calculated remaining driving range
based on the current fuel tank level ap-
pears in the right multifunction display.
Your driving style will affect the
accuracy of the calculated range.
iThe fuel consumption statistics reset auto-
matically to
0 when either of the following values
is exceeded:

distance covered: 100 000 miles

time elapsed: 10 000 hours
iIf only very little fuel is left in the tank, a
vehicle at the fuel pump is shown instead of the
range.

235 Operation
Driving instructions
Driving instructions
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Fuel consumption, to a great extent,
depends on driving habits and operating
conditions.
To save fuel you should:

Keep tires at the recommended tire
inflation pressures.

Remove unnecessary loads.

Allow engine to warm up under low
load use.

Avoid frequent acceleration and
deceleration.

Have all maintenance work performed
at the intervals specified in the
Maintenance Booklet and as required
by the maintenance service display.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Fuel consumption is also increased by
driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go
traffic, on short trips and in hilly area.
Drinking and drivingPedals
Warning!G
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs
and driving are very dangerous combina-
tions. Even a small amount of alcohol or
drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions
and judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal
accident are greatly increased when you
drink or take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or
taking drugs.
Warning!G
Make sure that absolutely no objects are ob-
structing the pedals’ range of movement.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obsta-
cles. If there are any floormats or carpets in
the footwell, make sure that the pedals still
have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers
the objects could get caught between the
pedals. You could then no longer brake or
accelerate. This could lead to accidents
and/or injury.

381 Technical data
Rims and tires
Rims and tires
!For safety reasons, only use tires and rims
which have been tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz for use on SLR vehicles. Tires
approved by Mercedes-Benz are developed to
provide best possible performance in conjunc-
tion with the driving safety systems on your
vehicle such as ABS or ESP
®.
!Using tires and rims other than those ap-
proved by Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental
effects, such as

Poor handling characteristics

Increased noise

Increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit dimen-
sional variations and different tire deformation
characteristics that could cause them to come
into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts.
This may result in damage to the tires or the
vehicle.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter. A placard with the recommended tire infla-
tion pressures is located on the driver’s door
B-pillar. Some vehicles may have supplemental
tire pressure information for driving at high
speeds (
page 268) or for vehicle loads less
than the maximum loaded vehicle condition. If
such information is provided, it can be found on
the placard located on the inside of the fuel filler
flap. The tire pressure should be checked regu-
larly and should only be adjusted on cold tires.
Follow tire manufacturer’s maintenance
recommendation included with vehicle.

411 Index
F
Filler neck, Engine oil 253
First aid kit 353
Flat tire 362
Preparing the vehicle 362
TIREFIT kit 362
Floormats* 226
Floormats* (Only Mercedes-Benz SLR
McLaren 722 Edition) 227
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 254,
389
Brake fluid 248, 389, 392
Capacities 389
Engine coolant 255, 390, 394
Engine oil 253, 389, 391
Power steering fluid 389
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 257, 390
Fog lamps 109, 360
Message in the multifunction
display 341Front air bags 65
Front lamps see Headlamps
Fuel 247
Additives 393
Capacity, Fuel tank 390
Consumption statistics 139, 140
Filler flap 247
Filling the tank 247
Fuel reserve warning lamp 29, 307
Gauge 29
Premium unleaded gasoline 247,
392
Requirements, Octane rating 390,
393
Fuel cap
Messages in the multifunction
display 305, 340
Fuel filler flap
Locking/unlocking 247
Fuel reserve
Message in the multifunction
display 340Fuel reserve warning lamp 29
Fuel system
Message in the multifunction
display 339
Fuel tank
Capacity 390
Filler flap 247
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 389
Fuses 373
G
Garage door opener 221
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 284
Gear range
Automatic transmission 174
Canceling limit 176
Limiting 174
Shifting into optimal 176, 178
Gear selector lever 32, 169
Gearshift pattern 169
Lock 48, 50, 169, 402
Position 170, 171
Position indicator 170
Shifting procedure 170