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Maintenance Booklet2H
Natural resources form the basis of our
existence on this planet. The objectives
of our policy are for these resources to be
used sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
Our declared policy is integrated environ-
mental protection. This policy starts at
the root causes and encompasses in its
management decisions all the conse-
quences for the environment which could
arise from production processes or the
products themselves.
You too can help to protect the environ-
ment by operating your Mercedes-Benz
SLR in an environmentally responsible
manner.
Operating conditions and your individual
driving style to a large extent influence
fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
brake, and tire wear. To reduce fuel con-
sumption and the rate of wear, please
consider the following: • Avoid short trips.
• Make sure that the tire pressures are
always correct.
• Avoid frequent, abrupt acceleration.
• Do not carry any unnecessary weight.
• Remove ski holders and roof racks
once you no longer need them.
• Do not warm up the engine with the
car stationary.
• Shift gears such that each gear is
used only up to 2/3 of its maximum
engine speed.
• Keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel con-
sumption.
A regularly serviced vehicle will also help
protect the environment. You should ad-
here to the maintenance intervals dis-
played by the Maintenance System
service indicator, along with other main-
tenance work described in this booklet.
We recommend that you have services
performed by an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center using Genuine Mercedes-
Benz parts.
Protecting the environment
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Maintenance Booklet4We want you to enjoy your Mercedes-Benz
SLR. Vehicle safety and operational
reliability are two very important factors
and to maintain them, regular
maintenance services are necessary.
We continuously strive to improve our
product and ask for your understanding
that we reserve the right to make changes
in the periodic maintenance work which is
required for our vehicles. The information
in this manual is accurate as of the press
time. At the time of your scheduled
maintenance appointments with your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, the
most current maintenance work
information will be utilized for your
vehicle’s age or mileage. Please check
with your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for any changes to the periodic
maintenance work required for your
vehicle.
Your Mercedes-Benz SLR comes equipped
with the Mercedes-Benz SLR
Maintenance System. The Maintenance
System tracks distance driven and the time elapsed since your last service. The
next necessary maintenance service is
indicated in the maintenance service
indicator in the instrument cluster.
Additional work that is not calculated by
the Maintenance System is required at
each maintenance interval. Please refer to
“Additional Work to be Performed” on
page 55 for more details.
Following each service, your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center will reset the
Maintenance System service indicator by
confirming the service items performed.
!
If the Maintenance System service
counter was inadvertently reset, have a Mer-
cedes-Benz Center correct it. Please only
reset if the proper maintenance service has
been performed. Resetting the system without
performing the proper service will result in
engine and/or other vehicle damage not cov-
ered by the Mercedes-Benz New Car Limited
Warranty.
Introduction
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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 - - - -
