2009 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR bulb

361 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs
Safe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-
fore essential that all bulbs and lamp
assemblies are in good working order at all
times.
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have headlamps checked and
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp
adjustment.
!
Do not replace the LEDs or bulbs yourself.
You could otherwise damage the vehicle lighting
system or parts of the vehicle. Only have the
LEDs or bulbs replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
i
If the headlamps are fogged up on the inside
as a result of high humidity, driving the vehicle a
distance should clear up the fogging.
i
Substitute bulbs will be brought into use
when lamps malfunction. Observe the messages
in the multifunction display (
page 346).
i
If one of the following bulbs blows, another
bulb will adopt its function:


Rear turn signals


Brake lamps


Side lamps


Tail lamps

362 Practical hintsReplacing bulbs
Front lamps
Rear lamps
Lamp
Type
1
Additional turn signal
LEDs
2
Turn signal
PY 21 W
3
Side marker lamp
WY 5 W
4
Parking lamp
W5W
5
Low- and high-beam
lamp
D2S, 35 W
6
High-beam flasher
H7, 55 W
7
Front fog lamp
H3, 55 W
Lamp
Type
8
Brake/parking lamp
LEDs
9
Turn signal lamp
LEDs
a
Side marker lamp
P21W
b
High-mounted brake
lamp
LEDs
c
License plate lamp
C5W
d
Rear fog lamp
P21W
e
Backup lamp
P21W
f
Reflector
-

411 Index
Bluetooth
® interface 213
Storage location 210
Body surface 297
Brake
Electro-hydraulic brake system 87
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brake disks
Wear 239
Brake fluid 393, 396
Checking 249
Messages in the multifunction
display 335
Brake lamps 362
High-mounted brake lamp 362
Messages in the multifunction
display 346
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display 339
Wear 239
Brakes 236
Excessive loads 239
Warning lamp 29, 307Break-in period 234
Bulbs
Messages in the multifunction
display 346
Replacing 361
C
CAC 403
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-
tant notice for 15
Call priority, Tele Aid 220
CAN system 403
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 393
Cargo area see Trunk
Cassette player 154
Catalytic converter 245
CD changer 158
Location 159
CD player 127
Center console
Lower part 32
Upper part 31
Central lockingAutomatic 104, 139
Central locking switch 31
Locking/unlocking from inside 105
Central locking switch 105
Child restraints 60
Children in the vehicle 76
Air bags 63
Indicator lamp, passenger front air
bag 70
Infant and child restraint systems 60,
70, 79
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 67
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 70, 317
Cigarette lighter 210
Cleaning
Soft top 300
Clock 29, 133
Setting time 134
Closed circuit racing
Brakes 239
Cockpit 26, 403
Cold tire inflation pressure 286

416 Index
Low beam 107
Messages in the multifunction
display 346
Replacing bulbs 361
Switch 51, 106
Head-thorax air bag 67, 404
High performance driving 239
High-beam flasher 51, 110
Replacing bulbs 361
High-beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 29
Messages in the multifunction
display 346
Replacing bulbs 361
Switching on 110
High-mounted brake lamp 362
High-pressure cleaners 299
Hood 250
Messages in the multifunction
display 353
Horn 27
HVAC see Automatic climate control
Hydroplaning 241I
Identification labels 382
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 382
Ignition 40
Immobilizer 93
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, 405
Illumination brightness 114
Lamps 304
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
Interior rear view mirror 44Auto-dimming 181
Interior storage spaces see Storage com-
partments
J
Jacking up the vehicle 365
Jump starting 370
K
Key, Mechanical 357
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 100
Checking the batteries 100
Factory setting 99
Locking/unlocking 98
Locking/unlocking, Global setting 99
Locking/unlocking, Selective
setting 100
Loss of 101
Messages in the multifunction
display 345
Positions in starter switch 40
Remote control 98
Replacing the batteries 359
Turning off the engine 56

417 Index
Unlocking, Trunk 100
Kickdown 173, 405
Kilopascal 287
Knee air bags 66
L
Labels
Certification 382
Emission control label 382
Lamps
Exterior 361
Lamps, exterior
Messages in the multifunction
display 346
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 29, 306
ABS/ESP
®
29, 304
Airbrake 29, 311
Battery, SmartKey 100
Brake 29, 307
Center console 317
Combination low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale 29, 315Coolant 29, 310
Engine malfunction 29, 308
Engine oil temperature 29, 311
Fog lamps 109
Fuel reserve 29, 311
Gearshift 29, 311
High beam 29
Instrument cluster 304
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF 70, 317
Passenger front air bag off 317
Seat belt telltale 29, 312
Seat belts 312–313
SRS 29, 61, 314
Turn signals 29
Language, Setting 133
License plate lamp
Messages in the multifunction
display 347
Replacing bulbs 361
License plate lamps 362
Light sensorMessages in the multifunction
display 347
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting
Automatic headlamp mode 107
Exterior 106
Instruments 114
Interior 112
Low-beam headlamps 107
Manual headlamp mode 107
Limp-Home Mode, Automatic
transmission 180
Linkage covers 202
Loading see Vehicle loading
Location
Audio system 145
Compact guide (Canada only) 209
Vehicle literature portfolio 356
Locator lighting 109, 135
Loss of
Keys 101
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 381

418 IndexLow-beam headlamps 106, 107
Messages in the multifunction
display 348
Replacing bulbs 361
Switching on 51
Lubricants 393
M
Main odometer 29
Maintenance 294, 370
Calling up service indicator 296
Resetting service indicator 296
Service indicator 294
Service term exceeded 295
Manual headlamp mode 107
Manual shift program, Automatic
transmission 178
Map pocket in passenger footwell 209
Maximum load rating, Tires 287
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 287
Maximum tire inflation pressure 287
Mechanical key 357
Menus see Control system menusMessages (on-board computer)
Soft top 354
Messages in display see Multifunction dis-
play messages 319
Microphone, Hands-free 33
Mirrors 181
Adjusting 43
Auto-dimming 181
Exterior rear view mirror 44
Interior rear view mirror 44
Mobile phone
Pairing with Bluetooth
®
interface 213
MON 247, 405
Motor Octane Number see MON
Multifunction display 117, 405
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system
submenus 117
Left 29
Right 29
Selecting language 133
Multifunction display messages
ABS 321, 322ACL malfunction 328
Airbrake 332
Battery, Vehicle 332
Brake pads 339
Coolant 340
Coolant level 340
Differential 343
Doors 353
Electro-hydraulic brake system 334
Engine oil 344
ESP
®
323
Fuel system 344
Hood 353
Lamps 346
Parking brake 339
Passenger front air bag 326
Reserve fuel 345
Seat belt 353
Service brake 339
SmartKey 345

419 Index
Telephone 345
Tires 351
Trunk lid 353
Washer fluid 354
Multifunction steering wheel 30, 118,
405
Button operation 118
N
Net, parcel 210
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 169
Night security illumination 109, 136
Normal occupant weight 287
Number, Vehicle Identification
(VIN) 382, 407
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 287
Occupant safety
Air bags 62
Children and air bags 63
Children in the vehicle 76
Fastening the seat belts 45Infant and child restraint systems 76
OCS 67
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 70
Seat belts 72
SRS 60
OCS 67, 405
Self-test 71
Octane number 406
Odometer
Main 117
Trip 115
Oil level see Engine oil, Checking level
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting
Gear selector lever 175
Steering wheel gearshift
control* 177
Operating safety
Audio system 145
Vehicle 20
Operator’s manual 356Outside temperature 122
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service 295
Overhead control panel 33
Overspeed range, Engine 116, 405
P
Panic alarm 81
Parcel net in trunk 210
Parking 55, 240
Parking brake 32
Engaging 56
Message in the multifunction
display 339
Releasing 49
Parking lamps 106
Message in the multifunction
display 348
Replacing bulbs 361
Parts service 380
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp 70
Passenger compartment 244
Passenger front air bag

420 Index
Messages in the multifunction
display 324–327
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 70, 317
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 235
Performance enhancement system,
Airbrake 90
Phone see Telephone
Poly-V-belt drive 405
Layout 383
Power assistance 236
Power outlet 212
Power train 406
Power washer 299
Power windows 196
Cleaning 299
Operating 196
Synchronizing 198
Practical hints 302
Premium unleaded gasoline 396
Problems
While driving 54With the vehicle 21
Product information 13
Production options weight 287
Program mode selector switch, Automatic
transmission 175, 406
PSI 288
Push starting 370
R
RACETIMER see Control system menus,
722 S
Radio
Operation 151
Selecting stations 127
Radio transmitters 244
Reading lamp 113
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 183
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 288
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid) 221
Redial memory 144Refrigerant, Air conditioning 396
Refueling 247
Regular checks 248
Remote control, SmartKey 98
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 220
Replacing bulbs 361
Reporting safety defects 22
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button, in Instrument cluster 114,
294
Residual heat utilization 195
Restraint systems 60
Air bags 60, 62
Child restraints 60
Children in the vehicle 76
Emergency Tensioning Device
(ETD) 60, 75
Seat belts 60, 72
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 169
Rims 288, 385
Roadside Assistance 16, 218
RON 247, 406