2009 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR Owner's Manual

409 Index
A
ABS 82, 403
Indicator lamp 29, 306
Messages in the multifunction
display 321, 322
ABS/ESP
®
Warning lamp 29, 304
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 173
Accessory weight 286
Accident 54
ACL 403
Messages in the multifunction
display 328
Additional turn signals, Exterior
mirror 362
Air bags 62
Children 63
Front, Driver 65
Front, Passenger 66
Head-thorax 65, 67
Knee 66
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 67
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 70Safety guidelines 64
Air conditioning system see Automatic cli-
mate control
Air distribution 189, 190
Air pressure 286
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 193
Air vents 185
Air volume 189, 191
Airbrake 31, 90
Automatic mode 92
Emergency braking 92
Manual mode 91
Message in the multifunction
display 332
Test Mode 91
Warning lamp 29, 311
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 394, 400
Antiglare, Interior rear view mirror 181
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systemsAnti-theft alarm system 93
Immobilizer 93
Tow-away alarm 95
Anti-theft wheel nuts 290
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 209
Ashtray 210
Aspect ratio 286
AUDIO menu 127
Audio system 31, 145
Button and soft key operation 148
Cassette operation 154
CD operation 158
Location 145
Operating and display elements 146
Operating safety 145
Operation 148
Radio operation 151
Switching on/off 148
Telephone operation 162, 213

410 IndexAuto-dimming, Interior rear view
mirror 181
Automatic car wash 298
Automatic central locking, Control
system 104, 139
Automatic climate control 184
Adjusting air volume 191
Air conditioning refrigerant 396
Air conditioning, Cooling 194
Air distribution 189, 190
Air recirculation mode 193
Air vents 185
Air volume 189
Control panel 186
Deactivating system 188
Defrosting 183, 192
MAX COOL 191
Residual heat utilization 195
Side air vents 185
Temperature 189
Temperature sensor 33
Automatic headlamp mode 107Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 112
Automatic transmission 169
Accelerator position 173
Damage 375
Driving tips 173
Emergency operation (Limp-Home
Mode) 180
Gear ranges 174
Gear selector lever 32, 169
Gear selector lever control one-touch
gearshifting 175
Gear selector lever position 171
Gear shifting malfunctions 180
Kickdown 173
Manual shift program 178
Shift program mode selector
switch 175
Shifting procedure 170
Starting the engine 47
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting 177
Towing 375
Transmission fluid level 254
Automatic transmission fluid 254B
Backup lamp 362
Messages in the multifunction
display 349
Bar 286
BAS 84, 403
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 100
Replacing 359
Batteries, Vehicle 256
Charging 371
Consumer battery 370
Jump starting 370
Maintenance 370
Messages in the multifunction
display 332
Starter battery 256
Batteries, vehicle
Consumer battery 256
Battery charger 372
Bead 286
Bi-Xenon headlamps 403

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

412 IndexCombination switch 27, 51, 110
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 244
Control system 117, 403
Multifunction display 117
Multifunction steering wheel 118
Control system menus 120
722 S menu 123
AUDIO menu 127
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 138
Controller Area Network see CAN
Coolant 249, 255, 398Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio
and quantity 400
Capacities 394
Checking coolant level 249, 255
Messages in the multifunction
display 340
Temperature 246
Temperature gauge 115
Warning lamp 29, 310
Courtesy lighting 113
Cruise control 27, 205, 404
Messages in the multifunction
display 322
Curb weight 286
Customer Assistance Center see CAC
D
Daytime running lamp mode 108
Setting 135
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging, Windshield 192
Defrosting, Front 192
Defrosting, Rear 183
Delayed switch-offExterior lamps 136
Interior lighting 137
Department of Transportation see DOT
Differential
Message in the multifunction
display 343
Difficulties
While driving 54
With starting 49
Digital clock see Clock
Digital speedometer 122
Dimensions, Vehicle 391
Direction of rotation, Tires 262
Display elements, Audio system 146
Displays
Digital speedometer 122
Maintenance service indicator 294
Multifunction display 117
Outside temperature 116, 122
Symbol messages 332
Text messages 321

413 Index
Vehicle status messages 128, 319
Distance to empty 140
Distance to empty (range), Trip
computer 140
Door
Control panel 34
Entry lamps 112
Handle, Inside 34
Handle, Outside 39
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 39, 98
Message in the multifunction
display 353
Opening from inside/outside 39,
101
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 220
Unlocking in an emergency 358
Door windows see Power windows
DOT 287
Drinking and driving 235
Driving 45, 50
Abroad 244
Hints, Electro-hydraulic brake
system 89
Hydroplaning 241In winter 242
Instructions 45, 235
Problems 54
Safety systems 82
Systems 205
Through standing water 243
Tips, Automatic transmission 173
Driving safety systems 82
ABS 82
BAS 84
Electro-hydraulic brake system 87
Electronic traction system 86
ESP
®
84
Driving systems
Cruise control 205
Dust cover 229
E
Electric air pump 356
Electrical fuses 376
Electrical outlet see Power outletElectrical system, Technical data 390
Electro-hydraulic brake system 82, 87,
406
Activation 88
Deactivation 89
Driving hints 89
Emergency operating mode 88
Messages in the multifunction
display 334
Self-check 89, 339
Warning lamp 87
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Emergency calls
911 166
Tele Aid 216
Emergency operations
Automatic transmission (Limp-Home
Mode) 180
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 220
Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 104
Unlocking the vehicle 357
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emergency, In case of

414 Index
First aid kit 356
Flat tire 365
Hazard warning flasher 111
Instrument cluster, Indicator
lamps 304
Roadside Assistance 16, 218
Towing the vehicle 373
Emission control 245
Information label 382
System warranties 14
Engine
Break-in recommendations 234
Cleaning 299
Compartment 250
Malfunction indicator lamp 29, 308
Number 382, 404
Poly-V-belt layout 383
Starting 47
Tachometer 29
Technical data 384
Turning off 56Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 253, 395
Adding 254, 393
Additives 253, 395
Checking level 253
Consumption 253
Filler neck 253
Message in the multifunction
display 344
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter 395
Temperature 29
Oil temperature indicator 311
Viscosity 404
ESP
®
82, 84, 404
Messages in the multifunction
display 323
Resetting 323
Warning lamp 84, 304
ETD 75, 404
Safety guidelines 64
Exterior lamp switch 51, 106
Exterior rear view mirrors 44F
Filler neck, Engine oil 253
First aid kit 356
Flat tire 365
Preparing the vehicle 365
TIREFIT kit 365
Floormats* 227
Floormats* (Only Mercedes-Benz SLR
McLaren 722 S) 228
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 254,
393
Brake fluid 249, 393, 396
Capacities 393
Engine coolant 255, 394, 398
Engine oil 253, 393, 395
Power steering fluid 393
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 257, 394
Fog lamps 109, 362
Message in the multifunction
display 346
Front air bags 65
Front lamps see Headlamps

415 Index
Fuel 247
Additives 397
Capacity, Fuel tank 394
Consumption statistics 139, 140
Filler flap 247
Filling the tank 247
Fuel reserve warning lamp 29, 311
Gauge 29
Premium unleaded gasoline 247,
396
Requirements, Octane rating 394,
397
Fuel filler cap
Messages in the multifunction
display 309, 345
Fuel filler flap
Locking/unlocking 247
Fuel reserve
Message in the multifunction
display 345
Fuel reserve warning lamp 29
Fuel system
Message in the multifunction
display 344
Fuel tankCapacity 394
Filler flap 247
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 393
Fuses 376
G
Garage door opener 221
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 287
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, 406
Position 170, 171
Position indicator 170
Shifting procedure 170
Gear selector lever one-touch gearshiftingAutomatic transmission 175
Gearshift
Indicator lamp 29
Program, Manual 175, 178
Global locking/unlocking see Key
Good visibility 181
GPS 404
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 287
GVWR 287
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 300
Cleaning system 181, 257, 401

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