2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR low beam

315 Practical hints
What to do if ...
On the pages that follow, you will find a
compilation of the most important warning
and malfunction messages that may
appear in the multifunction display. High
priority messages appear in red color.
For your convenience the messages are
divided into two sections:

Text messages (page 316)

Symbol messages (page 327)
Warning!G
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see infor-
mation about your driving conditions, such
as speed or outside temperature, warn-
ing/indicator lamps, malfunction/warning
messages or the failure of any systems.
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, do so with
added caution. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
iSwitching on the ignition causes all instru-
ment cluster lamps (except high beam headlamp
indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps
unless activated) as well as the multifunction
display to come on. Make sure the lamps and
multifunction display are in working order before
starting your journey.

341 Practical hints
What to do if ...
Left displayRight displayPossible cause/
consequencePossible solution
.3rd brake lampThe high mounted brake lamp
is malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Brake lamp
left
Auxiliary bulb onThe left brake lamp is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only
appear if a critical number of
LEDs have blown.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Brake lamp
right
Auxiliary bulb onThe right brake lamp is mal-
functioning. This message will
only appear if a critical number
of LEDs have blown.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Front foglamp
leftThe left front fog lamp is
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Front foglamp
rightThe right front fog lamp is
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Rear foglamp
leftThe left rear fog lamp is
malfunctioning. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
High beam
leftThe left high beam lamp is
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
High beam
rightThe right high beam lamp is
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.

343 Practical hints
What to do if ...
Left displayRight displayPossible cause/
consequencePossible solution
.Low beam
leftThe left low beam lamp is
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Low beam
rightThe right low beam lamp is
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Marker lamp
front leftThe front left side marker lamp
is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Marker lamp
front rightThe front right side marker
lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Marker lamp
rear leftThe rear left side marker lamp
is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Marker lamp
rear rightThe rear right side marker lamp
is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Parking lamp
front left
Auxiliary bulb onThe left front parking lamp is
malfunctioning. An auxiliary
bulb is being used.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Parking lamp
front right
Auxiliary bulb onThe right front parking lamp is
malfunctioning. An auxiliary
bulb is being used.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.

360 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Front lampsRear lamps
LampType
1Additional turn signalLEDs
2Turn signalPY 21 W
3Side marker lampWY 5 W
4Parking lampW5W
5Low and high beam
lampD2S, 35 W
6High beam flasherH7, 55 W
7Front fog lampH3, 55 W
LampType
8Brake/parking lampLEDs
9Turn signal lampLEDs
aSide marker lampP21W
bHigh mounted brake
lampLEDs
cLicense plate lampC5W
dRear fog lampP21W
eBackup lampP21W
fReflector-

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.

413 Index
Interior rear view mirror 44
Auto-dimming 182
Interior storage spaces see Storage com-
partments
J
Jacking up the vehicle 362
Jump starting 367
K
Key, Mechanical 355
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 100
Checking the batteries 101
Factory setting 99
Locking/unlocking 98
Locking/unlocking, Global setting 99
Locking/unlocking, Selective
setting 100
Loss of 101
Messages in the multifunction
display 340
Opening and closing the
windows 201, 202
Positions in starter switch 40Remote control 98
Replacing the batteries 357
Turning off the engine 56
Unlocking, Trunk 101
Kickdown 173, 401
Kilopascal 285
Knee air bags 66
L
Labels
Certification 378
Emission control label 378
Vacuum line routing 378
Lamps
Exterior 359
Lamps, exterior
Messages in the multifunction
display 341Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 29, 302
ABS/ESP
®29, 300
Airbrake 29, 307
Battery, SmartKey 100
Brake 29, 303
Center console 312
Coolant 29, 306
Engine malfunction 29, 304
Engine oil temperature 29, 307
Fog lamps 109
Fuel reserve 29, 307
Gearshift 29, 307
High beam 29
Instrument cluster 300
Low tire pressure telltale 29, 311
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF 70, 312
Seat belt telltale 29, 308
Seat belts 308–309
SRS 29, 61, 310
Turn signals 29
Language, Setting 133

414 Index
License plate lamp
Messages in the multifunction
display 342
Replacing bulbs 359
License plate lamps 360
Light sensor
Messages in the multifunction
display 342
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting
Exterior 106
Instruments 114
Interior 112
Limp-Home Mode, Automatic
transmission 181
Loading see Vehicle loading
Location
Audio system 145
Compact guide (Canada only) 354
Telephone 207
Vehicle literature portfolio 353
Locator lighting 109, 135Loss of
Keys 101
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 377
Low beam headlamps 106
Messages in the multifunction
display 343
Replacing bulbs 359
Switching on 51
Lubricants 389
M
Main odometer 29
Maintenance 292, 367
Calling up service indicator 294
Resetting service indicator 294
Service indicator 292
Service term exceeded 293
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift program, Automatic
transmission 179
Map pocket in passenger footwell 206
Maximum load rating, Tires 285Maximum loaded vehicle weight 285
Maximum tire inflation pressure 285
Mechanical key 355
Menus see Control system menus
Messages in display see Multifunction dis-
play messages 314
Microphone, Hands-free 33
Mirrors 182
Adjusting 43
Auto-dimming 182
Exterior rear view mirror 44
Interior rear view mirror 44
Mobile phone
Inserting the cradle 211
Re-inserting 213
Removing the cradle 211
MON 247, 401
Motor Octane Number see MON
Multifunction display 117, 401
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system
submenus 117
Left 29
Right 29
Selecting language 133