2009 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR automatic transmission fluid

393 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
For information on tested and approved
products, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or visit
www.mbusa.com (USA only).
Warning!
G
Comply with all valid regulations with
respect to handling, storing and disposing of
service fluids. Otherwise you could
endanger persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
For health reasons, you should prevent ser-
vice fluids from coming into direct contact
with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filter
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear axle
2.3 US qt (2.2 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 75 W 85
Power steering
approx. 1.15 US qt (1.1 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid
(Pentosin CHF 11S)
Brake system
1.6 US qt (1.5 l)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)

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

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

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

422 Index
Cruise control 207
Speed settings
Cruise control 208
Speedometer 29
SRS 60, 406
Indicator lamp 29, 314
Messages in the multifunction
display 328
Standing lamps 106
Standing water, Driving trough 243
Start button 48
Starter battery 256, 370
Starter switch 27, 40
Starting difficulties, Engine 49
Starting the engine 47
Steering wheel 42
Buttons 30
Steering wheel gearshift control
Indicator lamp 311
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch
gearshifting
Automatic transmission 177Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 221
Storage compartment
between the backrests 210
Storage compartments 209
Armrest 209
Map pocket, Passenger footwell 209
Parcel net in trunk 210
Storage location
Bluetooth
® interface 210
Storing tires 262
Submenus see Control system submenus
Sun visors 182
Supplement Restraint System see SRS
Symbols used in this Operator’s
Manual 19
T
Tachometer 29
Overspeed range 116
Tail lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display 349
Replacing bulbs 361Technical data 378
Air conditioning refrigerant 396
Approved engine oils 395
Brake fluid 396
Coolants 398
Electrical system 390
Engine 384
Engine oil additives 395
Fuel requirements 397
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 393
Gasoline additives 397
Main dimensions 391
Poly-V-belt 383
Premium unleaded gasoline 396
Rims and tires 385
Weights 392
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 394
Windshield washer system and head-
lamp cleaning system 401
Tele Aid 215, 407
Call priority 220