2009 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR emergency towing

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

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

334 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...Left display
Right display
Possible cause/
consequence
Possible solution
T
Reduced
Brake Effect
Depress brake
pedal fully.
The electro-hydraulic brake
system is in emergency opera-
tion mode. Considerably great-
er brake pedal force is required
and the pedal travel is longer.
The stopping distance is in-
creased. If necessary, apply full
pressure to the brake pedal.
The maximum speed is limited
to 55 mph (90 km/h).

Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so.

Apply the parking brake (
page 55).

Do not drive any further.

Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking the
wheels with wheel chocks or other sizeable objects.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
or

Call for Roadside Assistance.
Warning!
G
Driving while this message is displayed can
result in an accident. Have your brake
system checked immediately.
If the electro-hydraulic brake system enters
its emergency operation mode, the driver
must apply significantly greater brake pedal
pressure and depress the pedal much fur-
ther than normal to obtain braking effect.
If necessary, apply full pressure to the brake
pedal. Brakes are only applied to the front
wheels. Stopping distance is increased!
If there is a malfunction in the
electro-hydraulic brake system, we recom-
mend that the vehicle be transported with
all wheels off the ground using flatbed or ap-
propriate wheel lift/dolly equipment.
A tow bar must be used if circumstances do
not permit the use of the recommended
towing methods and the vehicle requires
towing with all four wheels on the ground.
Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is only permissible for distances
up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to
exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). For more infor-
mation, see “Towing the vehicle”
(page 373).

336 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...Left display
Right display
Possible cause/
consequence
Possible solution
;
(USA only)
3
(Canada only)
Reduced
Brake Effect
Service
Required
The electro-hydraulic
brake system is in emer-
gency operation mode.
Considerably greater
brake pedal force is
required and the pedal
travel is longer. The stop-
ping distance is in-
creased. If necessary,
apply full pressure to the
brake pedal.

Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is
safe to do so.

Apply the parking brake (
page 55).

Do not drive any further.

Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking the
wheels with wheel chocks or other sizeable objects.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
or

Call for Roadside Assistance.
Increased
Stopping Distance
Service
Required
Warning!
G
Driving while these messages are displayed
can result in an accident. Have your brake
system checked immediately.
If the electro-hydraulic brake system enters
its emergency operation mode, the driver
must apply significantly greater brake pedal
pressure and depress the pedal much fur-
ther than normal to obtain braking effect.
If necessary, apply full pressure to the brake
pedal. Brakes are only applied to the front
wheels. Stopping distance is increased!
If there is a malfunction in the
electro-hydraulic brake system, we recom-
mend that the vehicle be transported with
all wheels off the ground using flatbed or ap-
propriate wheel lift/dolly equipment.
A tow bar must be used if circumstances do
not permit the use of the recommended
towing methods and the vehicle requires
towing with all four wheels on the ground.
Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is only permissible for distances
up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to
exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). For more infor-
mation, see “Towing the vehicle”
(page 373).

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

424 Index
Rotation 289
Service life 261
Size designation 277
Sizes 386
Snow chains 293
Speed rating 242, 277, 279, 288
Storing 262
Temperature 269, 285
Terminology 286
TIN 281
TIREFIT kit 365
Traction 241, 285
Tread depth 261, 292
Treadwear indicators 261
Vehicle maximum load on 289
Wear pattern 289
Winter* 292
Top tether, see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit 288
Tow-away alarm 95Towing 373
Transmission damage 375
Towing eye bolt 356
Installing/reinstalling 375
Traction 86, 175, 241, 288
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear
selector lever
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle 375
Traveling abroad 244
Tread 288
Tread depth 261, 292
Treadwear indicators 288
Trip computer 139
Trip odometer 115, 117
Trunk
Closing 103
Emergency release 104
Lamp 113
Lock 102
Message in the multifunction
display 353Opening 100, 102
Opening in an emergency 357
Parcel net 210
Trunk lid rack 230
Turn signals 51
Additional in mirrors 362
Indicator lamps 29
Messages in the multifunction
display 347
Replacing bulbs 361
Turning off the engine 56
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 289
Units, Setting
Digital speedometer 132
Unleaded gasoline, Premium 247, 396
Useful features 209
V
Vehicle
Batteries 256
Control system, Settings menu 129

425 Index
Dimensions 391
Locking/unlocking 39, 57, 98, 105
Modifications and alterations, Operat-
ing safety 20
Towing 373
Transporting 375
Unlocking in an emergency 357
Vehicle care 297
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle lighting 249
Vehicle literature portfolio 356
Vehicle loading 262
Load limit 263
Roof and trunk lid racks 230
Terminology 286
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 289
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen
(Tele Aid) 221
Vehicle status message memory
menu 128
Vehicle washing 298
VIN 382, 407W
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 74
Exterior lamps 57
Parking brake 50
Warranty coverage 14, 381
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 257
Washing the vehicle 297
Wear pattern, Tires 289
Wheel bolts
Anti-theft wheel nuts 290
Tightening torque 290
Wheels, Sizes 386
Wheels, Tires and 259
Wind screen 201
Windows see Power windows
Windshield
Cleaning 299Defogging 192
Windshield washer fluid 257, 401
Message in the multifunction
display 354
Mixing ratio 401
Refilling 257
Wiping with 53
Windshield washer system 401
Windshield wipers 27, 52
Cleaning wiper blades 299
Replacing wiper blades 363
Single wipe 53
Winter driving 292
Instructions 242
Snow chains 293
Tires* 292
Winter tires* 292