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A
ABS 81, 399
Indicator lamp 29, 302
Messages in the multifunction
display 316, 317
ABS/ESP
®
Warning lamp 29, 300
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 173
Accessory weight 284
Accident 54
ACL 399
Messages in the multifunction
display 323
Additional turn signals, Exterior
mirror 360Air bags 62
Children 63
Front, Driver 65
Front, Passenger 66
Head-thorax 65, 66
Knee 66
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 67
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 70
Safety guidelines 64
Air conditioning system see Automatic cli-
mate control
Air distribution 191, 192
Air pressure 284
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 195
Air vents 187
Air volume 191, 193Airbrake 31, 89
Automatic mode 91
Emergency braking 91
Manual mode 90
Message in the multifunction
display 327
Test Mode 90
Warning lamp 29, 307
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 390, 396
Antiglare, Interior rear view mirror 182
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems
Anti-theft alarm system 92
Immobilizer 92
Tow-away alarm 94
Anti-theft wheel nuts 288
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 206
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B
Backup lamp 360
Messages in the multifunction
display 344
Bar 284
BAS 83, 399
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 101
Replacing 357
Batteries, Vehicle 256
Charging 368
Consumer battery 367
Jump starting 367
Maintenance 367
Messages in the multifunction
display 327
Starter battery 256
Batteries, vehicle
Consumer battery 256
Battery charger 369
Bead 284
Bi-Xenon headlamps 399
Body surface 295Brake
Electro-hydraulic brake system 86
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brake disks
Wear 238
Brake fluid 389, 392
Checking 248
Messages in the multifunction
display 330
Brake lamps 360
High mounted 360
Messages in the multifunction
display 341
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display 334
Wear 238
Brakes 236
Excessive loads 238
Warning lamp 29, 303
Break-in period 234
Bulbs
Messages in the multifunction
display 341
Replacing 359C
CAC 399
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-
tant notice for 15
Call priority, Tele Aid 220
CAN system 399
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 389
Cargo area see Trunk
Cassette player 154
Catalytic converter 244
CD changer 158
Location 159
CD player 127
Cellular phone
Delayed switch-off time 212
Making calls in hands-free mode 213
Making calls in private mode 212
Center console
Lower part 32
Upper part 31
Center storage compartment 207
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Central locking
Automatic 104, 139
Central locking switch 31
Locking/unlocking from inside 105
Central locking switch 105
Child restraints 60
Children in the vehicle 75
Air bags 63
Indicator lamp, passenger front air
bag 70
Infant and child restraint systems 60,
70, 78
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 67
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 70, 312
Cigarette lighter 208
Clock 29, 133
Setting time 134
Closed circuit racing
Brakes 238
Cockpit 26, 399Cold tire inflation pressure 284
Combination switch 27, 51, 110
Compact guide 354
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 243
Control system 117, 399
Multifunction display 117
Multifunction steering wheel 118
Control system menus 120
722 Edition menu 123
AUDIO menu 126
Settings menu 129
Standard display menu 122
TEL menu 141
Trip computer menu 139
Vehicle status message memory
menu 128
Control system submenus 121, 130
Instrument cluster 132
Lighting 134
Time 133
Vehicle 138Controller Area Network see CAN
Coolant 248, 255, 394
Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio
and quantity 396
Capacities 390
Checking coolant level 248, 255
Messages in the multifunction
display 335
Temperature 245
Temperature gauge 115
Warning lamp 29, 306
Courtesy lighting 113
Cruise control 27, 203, 400
Messages in the multifunction
display 317
Curb weight 284
Customer Assistance Center see CAC
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E
Electric air pump 353
Electrical fuses 373
Electrical outlet see Power outlet
Electrical system, Technical data 386
Electro-hydraulic brake system 81, 86,
402
Activation 87
Deactivation 88
Driving hints 88
Emergency operating mode 87
Messages in the multifunction
display 329
Self-check 88, 334
Warning lamp 86
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Emergency calls
911 166
Tele Aid 215
Emergency operations
Automatic transmission (Limp-Home
Mode) 181
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 220
Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 104
Unlocking the vehicle 355Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
First aid kit 353
Flat tire 362
Hazard warning flasher 111
Instrument cluster, Indicator
lamps 300
Roadside Assistance 16, 217
Towing the vehicle 370
Emission control 245
Information label 378
System warranties 14
Vacuum line routing diagram
label 378
Engine
Break-in recommendations 234
Cleaning 297
Compartment 250
Malfunction indicator lamp 29, 304
Number 378, 400
Poly-V-belt layout 379
Starting 47
Tachometer 29
Technical data 380
Turning off 56Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 253, 391
Adding 254, 389
Additives 253, 391
Checking level 253
Consumption 253
Filler neck 253
Message in the multifunction
display 339
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter 391
Temperature 29
Oil temperature indicator 307
Viscosity 400
ESP
®81, 83, 400
Messages in the multifunction
display 318
Resetting 318
Warning lamp 83, 300
ETD 74, 400
Safety guidelines 64
Exterior lamp switch 51, 106
Exterior rear view mirrors 44
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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
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Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting
Automatic transmission 175
Gearshift
Indicator lamp 29
Program, Manual 175, 179
Global locking/unlocking see Key
Good visibility 182
GPS 400
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 284
GVWR 285
H
Hands-free microphone 33
Hazard warning flasher 111
Headlamp switch-off delay see Delayed
switch-off, exterior lamps
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 107
Cleaning lenses 297
Cleaning system 182, 257, 397
Manual headlamp mode 107
Messages in the multifunction
display 341Replacing bulbs 359
Switch 51, 106
Head-thorax air bag 66, 400
High beam flasher 51, 110
Replacing bulbs 359
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 29
Messages in the multifunction
display 341
Replacing bulbs 359
Switching on 110
High mounted brake lamp 360
High performance driving 238
High-pressure cleaners 297
Hood 250
Messages in the multifunction
display 352
Horn 27
HVAC see Automatic climate control
Hydroplaning 241I
Identification labels 378
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 378
Ignition 40
Immobilizer 92
Indicator lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation pres-
sure
Inside door handle 34
Instrument cluster 28, 114, 401
Illumination brightness 114
Lamps 300
Messages in display see Multifunction
display messages
Multifunction display 117
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 112
Delayed switch-off 137
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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
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Refrigerant, Air conditioning 391
Refueling 247
Regular checks 248
Remote control, SmartKey 98
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 220
Replacing bulbs 359
Reporting safety defects 22
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button, in Instrument cluster 114,
292
Residual heat utilization 197
Restraint systems 60
Air bags 60, 62
Child restraints 60
Children in the vehicle 75
Emergency Tensioning Device
(ETD) 60, 74
Seat belts 60, 71
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 169
Rims 285, 381
Roadside Assistance 16, 217
RON 247, 402
Roof rack 230S
Safety
Driving safety systems 81
Occupant 60
Reporting defects 22
Safety belts see Seat belts
Seat belt force limiter 74
Seat belts 60
Children in the vehicle 75
Fastening seat belts 45
Message in the multifunction
display 352
Proper use of 46
Safety guidelines 64
Telltale 308
Warning lamp 308–309
Seating capacity 263
Seats 41
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
Lamps in the instrument cluster 300
OCS 71
Tele Aid 215Service and warranty information 14
Service intervals see Service indicator
Service life
Tires 260
Vehicle batteries 256
Service see Maintenance
Service, Parts 376
Settings
Control system menus 120
Control system submenus 121
Factory, SmartKey 99
Individual, Vehicle 129
Menus and submenus 119
Resetting to factory settings, Control
system 129
Selective, SmartKey 100
Time 133
Shift program mode selector switch, Auto-
matic transmission 175
Shifting, Automatic transmission 169
Side air vents 31