2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR AUX

209 Controls in detail
Useful features
Power outlet
The power outlet is located on the left side
in the trunk.
1Power outlet
Switch on the ignition (page 40).
Flip up cover and insert electrical plug
(cigar lighter type).
Telephone
The telephone is located in the center
storage compartment (
page 207).
!The lighter socket can accommodate
12V DC electrical accessories (up to a maximum
of 85 W) designed for use with the standard
“cigarette lighter” plug type. Keep in mind, how-
ever, that connecting accessories to the lighter
socket (for example extensive connecting and
disconnecting, or using plugs that do not fit prop-
erly) can damage the lighter socket. With the
socket damaged, the lighter may no longer be
able to be placed in the heating (pushed-in) posi-
tion, or the lighter may pop out too early with the
lighter not hot enough.
To help avoid damaging the cigarette lighter
socket, we recommend connecting 12V DC elec-
trical accessories designed for use with a stan-
dard “cigarette lighter” plug type to the
12 V power outlets in your vehicle whenever
possible.
iThe power outlet can be used to accommo-
date 12V DC electrical accessories (e.g. air
pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum
of 180 W or as a battery charging point
(
page 368).
Warning!G
Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with-
out being connected to an external antenna)
from inside the vehicle while the engine is
running. Doing so could lead to a malfunc-
tion of the vehicle’s electronic system, pos-
sibly resulting in an accident and personal
injury.

243 Operation
Driving instructions
Standing waterPassenger compartment
Driving abroad
Abroad, there is an extensive
Mercedes-Benz service network at your
disposal. If you plan to drive into areas
which are not listed in the index of your
Mercedes-Benz Center directory, you
should request pertinent information from
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.Control and operation of radio
transmitters
Radio and telephone
!Do not drive through flooded areas or water
of unknown depth. Before driving through water,
determine its depth. Never accelerate before
driving into water. The bow wave could force
water into the engine and auxiliary equipment,
thus damaging them.
If you must drive through standing water, drive
slowly to prevent water from entering the pas-
senger compartment or the engine compart-
ment. Water in these areas could cause damage
to electrical components or wiring of the engine
or transmission, or could result in water being in-
gested by the engine through the air intake caus-
ing severe internal engine damage. Any such
damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Warning!G
Always fasten items being carried as
securely as possible.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle, and cause injury
to vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
The trunk is the preferred place to carry
objects.
Warning!G
Please do not forget that your primary
responsibility is to drive the vehicle safely.
Only operate the radio or telephone
1 if road,
weather and traffic conditions permit.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.
1Observe all legal requirements.

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.

344 Practical hints
What to do if ...
Left displayRight displayPossible cause/
consequencePossible solution
.Reverse lamp
rightThe right backup lamp is
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Reverse lamp
leftThe left backup lamp is
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Tail lamp
left
Auxiliary bulb onThe left tail 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.
Tail lamp
right
Auxiliary bulb onThe right tail 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.
Turn off
lightsYou have removed the Smart-
Key from the starter switch,
opened the driver’s door and
left the exterior lamps on. Switch off the headlamps.
Turn off lights
or
remove keyThe exterior lamp switch is set
to U and you have forgotten
to take out the SmartKey. The
parking lamps remain switched
on.Switch off the headlamps.
or
Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.

345 Practical hints
What to do if ...
Left displayRight displayPossible cause/
consequencePossible solution
.Turn signal
front left
Auxiliary bulb onT h e l e f t f r o n t t u r n s i g n a l l a m p i s
malfunctioning. An auxiliary
bulb is being used.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Turn signal
front right
Auxiliary bulb onThe right front turn signal lamp
is malfunctioning. An auxiliary
bulb is being used.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Turn signal
rear left
Auxiliary bulb onThe left rear turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. An auxiliary
bulb is being used.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Turn signal
rear right
Auxiliary bulb onThe right rear turn signal lamp
is malfunctioning. An auxiliary
bulb is being used.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.