2009 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR CLASS Owners Manual

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Maintenance service descriptions
Required Vehicle Maintenance Service Work
(including Emission System Maintenance)
Notes:
Overviews of maintenance services and intervals can be found starting on page 48.
Maintenance services must be performed at the number of miles or years (whichever comes first) as indicated,
except where no time interval available or otherwise noted.
If your vehicle exceeds the mileage shown in the maintenance service overview, continue to maintain the vehicle by having performed
the maintenance services at the time or mileage intervals (whichever comes first) as indicated starting on page 50.
Detailed descriptions for each maintenance service can be found starting on page 50.
For description of emission system maintenance jobs, see page 60.
The four digit-numbers listed next to the maintenance services
are reference numbers of the detailed maintenance job descriptions
listed in the Mercedes-Benz maintenance information used by Mercedes-Benz technicians.

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Miles 1,000 - 3,00010,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000
Time (Years) - - - -1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Tire rotation ( page 50) If applicable to your vehicle’s tire configuration (see page 6), tire rotations should be performed in accordance with the tire manufacturer’s rec-
ommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular (uneven) treadwear. Tire manufacturer’s rotation recommendations will necessitate a
tire rotation at least once in between maintenance services and at every maintenance service based on Mercedes-Benz maintenance intervals.
Service ( page 51) •••••••
Additional Work: ( page 55)•••••••
Record customer’s vehicle settings •••••••Wash vehicle•••••••Check body for paint damage •••••••Check starter and consumer battery status•••••••Replace stabilizer bar bushings•••••••Replace combination filter•••Replace engine air filter•••Replace poly-V-belt•Replace compressor poly-V-belt •Replace wheel bolts•2
Replace fuel filter•3
Replace spark plugs •3
Replace brake fluid•1•1•1
Check vehicle ride height and wheel loads•1•1•1
Check wheel settings•1•1•1
Replace screws of underbody paneling•1•1•1
Replace coolant for main circuit •1
Replace coolant for low temperature circuit•1
Replace battery in remote control key•1
Replace rear differential oil•Replace transmission oil and filter •7
High-mileage checks ( page 58)
Maintenance service overview Mercedes-Benz SLR (199)
1 not mileage dependent; only time-interval applies 2 at 40,000 miles or 3 years 3 at 60,000 miles or 4 years 7 not time dependent; only milage-interval applies

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Miles80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Time (Years) 8 9 101112131415
Tire rotation If applicable to your vehicle’s tire configuration (see page 6), tire rotations should be performed in accordance with the tire manufacturer’s rec-
ommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular (uneven) treadwear. Tire manufacturer’s rotation recommendations will necessitate a
tire rotation at least once in between maintenance services and at every maintenance service based on Mercedes-Benz maintenance intervals.
Service ••••••••
Additional Work: ••••••••
Record customer’s vehicle settings ••••••••Wash vehicle••••••••Check body for paint damage ••••••••Check starter and consumer battery status••••••••Replace stabilizer bar bushings••••••••Replace combination filter••••Replace engine air filter••••Replace poly-V-belt••Replace compressor poly-V-belt ••Replace wheel bolts•4•5
Replace fuel filter•6
Replace spark plugs •6
Replace brake fluid•1•1•1•1
Check vehicle ride height and wheel loads•1•1•1•1
Check wheel settings•1•1•1•1
Replace screws of underbody paneling•1•1•1•1
Replace coolant for main circuit •1•1
Replace coolant for low temperature circuit•1•1
Replace battery in remote control key•1•1
Replace rear differential oilReplace transmission oil and filter
High-mileage checks •7
Maintenance service overview Mercedes-Benz SLR (199)
1 not mileage dependent; only time-interval applies 4 at 80,000 miles or 6 years 5 at 120,000 miles or 9 years 6 at 120,000 miles or 8 years 7 not time dependent; only milage-interval applies

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Tire inspection or rotation
If applicable to your vehicle’s tire configuration ( page 6), tire rotation should be performed in accordance with the
tire manufacturer’s recommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular (uneven) tread wear. Tire manufac-
turer’s rotation recommendations will necessitate a tire rotation at least once in between maintenance services and at
every maintenance service based on Mercedes-Benz maintenance intervals.
Should a tire rotation not be possible for your vehicle’s tire configuration an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
check your tires for proper inflation pressure and perform a tread inspection.
The first tire inspection or rotation (if applicable) ( page 15) occurring at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at any time up to
5,000 miles (vehicle odometer) is provided at no charge.
- - - -
Tire inspection or rotation

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Service
At every 10,000 miles or 1 year
Interior
Function check
Warning and indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting - - - -
Switches and controls5454
Audible warning system5450
Windshield wiper, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system8252
Check seat belts for damage and proper function91 5 0
Wheels, brakes
Check tire pressure monitoring system battery using STAR DIAGNOSIS4056
Read malfunction memory using STAR DIAGNOSIS and correct faults if necessary - - - -
Deactivate Electro-hydraulic brake system using STAR DIAGNOSIS- - - -
Check Electro-hydraulic brake system hydraulic unit 4259
Check front axle wheel bearing play3351
Check rear axle wheel bearing play3551
Balance wheels - - - -

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Service
Check condition/thickness of brake discs front/rear 4251
Check brake pads for lining thickness front/rear4251
Check and clean front and rear ventilation grille and air ducts for the brake system 6150
Parking brake - Adjust cable slack4261
Check tires for damage and condition4051
Measure tread depth, record in mm4051
Correct tire inflation pressure- - - -
Activate Electro-hydraulic brake system using STAR DIAGNOSIS- - - -
Underside of vehicle
Check and clean underbody panelling 61 51
Check and clean ventilation grille and air ducts of the rear axle61 5 0
Leakage - Major components
Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components
In the event of leakage, determine cause and perform repair via separate work order 0053
Check condition of front axle ball joints and rubber boots3353
Check conditions of steering mechanical components and rubber boots4653
Check rear axle mount for condition3557
Check drive shaft for condition3558
Check propeller shaft for condition41 5 4

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Service
Engine compartment
Leakage - Major components
Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components
In the event of leakage, determine cause and perform repair via separate work order 0053
Change engine oil and filter 01 01
Check condition of poly-V-belts 1351
Check engine mounts - - - -
Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary
Brake system4210
Power steering4611
Engine cooling system (main and low temperature circuits), anti-corrosion/antifreeze protection2010
Bleed low temperature circuit2010
Ve h i c l e f ro n t / r e a r
Check window glass and exterior lighting lenses- - - -
Check headlamp setting 8260
Check wiper blade condition- - - -

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Service
Trunk
Check fluid level, correct if necessary
Starter battery5410
Windshield washer system (including summerwash/winterwash) 8210
Check TIREFIT tire sealant expiration date4054
Service completion
Check parking brake according to specifications 4290
Per form road test - - - -
Reset maintenance service counter in instrument cluster 0042
Restore customer’s vehicle settings - - - -
Vehicle inside and outside cleaning- - - -