2009 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR bulb

Contents
Tire labeling .................................. 276
Load identification........................ 280
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) .
281
Maximum tire load ....................... 282
Maximum tire inflation pressure... 283
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
(U.S. vehicles) .............................. 284
Tire ply material............................ 286
Tire and loading terminology ........ 286
Rotating tires................................ 289
Anti-theft wheel nuts .................... 290
Winter driving..................................... 292
Winter tires*................................. 292
Snow chains ................................. 293
Maintenance ...................................... 294
Clearing the maintenance service
indicator message ........................ 294
Maintenance service term exceeded ...
295
Calling up the maintenance service due
date .............................................. 295
Resetting the maintenance service
indicator ....................................... 296
Vehicle care ....................................... 297
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 297Vehicle washing ........................... 298
Soft top care ................................ 300
Practical hints.................................. 302
What to do if ... .................................. 304
Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 304
Lamp in center console ................ 317
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display .................... 319
Symbol messages ........................ 332
Where will I find ...? ........................... 356
First aid kit ................................... 356
TIREFIT kit, electric air pump, towing
eye bolt and vehicle literature portfolio
356
Unlocking in an emergency ............... 357
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 357
Replacing SmartKey batteries............ 359
Replacing bulbs ................................. 361
Front lamps .................................. 362
Rear lamps ................................... 362
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 363
Removing wiper blades ................ 363
Installing wiper blades ................. 364
Flat tire .............................................. 365Preparing the vehicle ................... 365
Sealing tires with TIREFIT ............. 365
Batteries ............................................ 370
Charging the batteries ................. 371
Towing the vehicle ............................. 373
Installing/reinstalling towing eye bolt..
375
Points to bear in mind .................. 375
Transporting the vehicle .............. 375
Fuses ................................................. 376
Technical data................................. 378
Parts service ...................................... 380
Warranty coverage ............................ 381
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ..................... 381
Identification labels ........................... 382
Engine number ............................. 382
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 383
Engine ............................................... 384
Rims and tires ................................... 385
Mixed size tires ............................ 386
Winter tires* ................................ 388
Electrical system ............................... 390
Main dimensions ............................... 391

249 Operation
At the gas station
Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (pota-
ble water quality). For more information,
see “Coolant” (
page 255) and see “Fu-
els, coolants, lubricants, etc.”
(
page 393).
Engine oil level
For more information on engine oil level,
see “Engine oil” (
page 253).
Brake fluidWindshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system
For more information on filling up the
washer reservoir, see “Windshield washer
system and headlamp cleaning system”
(
page 257).
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For more
information on replacing light bulbs, see
“Replacing bulbs” (
page 361).
For more information on exterior lamps,
see “Exterior lamp switch” (
page 106).Tire inflation pressure
For more information on tire inflation pres-
sure, see “Checking tire inflation pressure
manually” (
page 271).
!
If you find that the brake fluid in the brake
fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or
below, have the brake system checked for brake
pad thickness and leaks immediately. Notify an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.
Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the
problem. For more information, see “Practical
hints” (page 307).

Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
Where will I find ...?
Unlocking in an emergency
Replacing SmartKey batteries
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Batteries
Towing the vehicle
Fuses

304 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...Lamps in instrument clusterGeneral information:
If any of the following lamps in the instru-
ment cluster fails to come on during the bulb self-check when switching on the
ignition, have the respective bulb checked
and replaced if necessary.Problem
Possible cause/consequence
Suggested solutions
v
The yellow ABS/ESP
® warn-
ing lamp comes on while the
engine is running.
Risk of accident!
The ESP
® has been switched off.
When the ESP
® is switched off it will not
stabilize the vehicle if the system recog-
nizes that the vehicle starts to skid or that
a wheel is spinning.

Switch the ESP
® back on (
page 87).
Exceptions: (
page 86).

If leaving the ESP
® switched off, adapt your
speed and driving to the prevailing road and
weather conditions.
If the ESP
® cannot be switched on:

Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Risk of accident!
The ESP
® is not operational due to a
malfunction.

Read and observe additional messages in
the multifunction display (
page 319).

Continue driving with added caution.

Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road and weather conditions.

Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.

346 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...Left display
Right display
Possible cause/
consequence
Possible solution
.
3rd Brake Lamp
The high-mounted brake lamp
is malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Brake Lamp
Left
Auxiliary Bulb On
The left brake lamp is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only
appear if a critical number of
LEDs have blown.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Brake Lamp
Right
Auxiliary Bulb On
The right brake lamp is mal-
functioning. This message will
only appear if a critical number
of LEDs have blown.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Front Foglamp
Left
The left front fog lamp is
malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Front Foglamp
Right
The right front fog lamp is
malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Rear Foglamp
Left
The left rear fog lamp is
malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
High Beam
Left
The left high-beam lamp is
malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
High Beam
Right
The right high-beam lamp is
malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.

348 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...Left display
Right display
Possible cause/
consequence
Possible solution
.
Low Beam
Left
The left low-beam lamp is
malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Low Beam
Right
The right low-beam lamp is
malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Marker Lamp
Front Left
The front left side marker lamp
is malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Marker Lamp
Front Right
The front right side marker
lamp is malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Marker Lamp
Rear Left
The rear left side marker lamp
is malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Marker Lamp
Rear Right
The rear right side marker lamp
is malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Parking Lamp
Front Left
Auxiliary Bulb On
The left front parking lamp is
malfunctioning. An auxiliary
bulb is being used.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Parking Lamp
Front Right
Auxiliary Bulb On
The right front parking lamp is
malfunctioning. An auxiliary
bulb is being used.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.

349 Practical hints
What to do if ...
Left display
Right display
Possible cause/
consequence
Possible solution
.
Reverse Lamp
Right
The right backup lamp is
malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Reverse Lamp
Left
The left backup lamp is
malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Tail Lamp
Left
Auxiliary Bulb On
The left tail lamp is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only
appear if a critical number of
LEDs have blown.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Tail Lamp
Right
Auxiliary Bulb On
The right tail lamp is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only
appear if a critical number of
LEDs have blown.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Lights Are
Still On
You have removed the Smart-
Key from the starter switch,
opened the driver’s door and
left the exterior lamps on.

Switch off the headlamps.
Switch off lights
or remove key
The exterior lamp switch is set
to U and you have forgotten
to take out the SmartKey. The
parking lamps remain switched
on.

Switch off the headlamps.
or

Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.

350 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...Left display
Right display
Possible cause/
consequence
Possible solution
.
Turn Signal
Front Left
Auxiliary Bulb On
The left front turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. An auxiliary
bulb is being used.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Turn Signal
Front Right
Auxiliary Bulb On
The right front turn signal lamp
is malfunctioning. An auxiliary
bulb is being used.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Turn Signal
Rear Left
Auxiliary Bulb On
The left rear turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. An auxiliary
bulb is being used.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Turn Signal
Rear Right
Auxiliary Bulb On
The right rear turn signal lamp
is malfunctioning. An auxiliary
bulb is being used.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.