2009 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR fuel reserve
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29 At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item
Page
1
Coolant temperature gauge
with
115
DCoolant temperature
warning lamp
310
2
Speedometer with;Brake warning lamp,
USA only
307
3Brake warning lamp,
Canada only
307
vABS/ESP
® warning
lamp
304
>Gearshift indicator
lamp
311
LLeft turn signal
indicator lampKRight turn signal
indicator lamp
Item
Page
3
Left multifunction display
with
Outside temperature
116
Main odometer
117
4
Reset button
114
5
Tachometer with
116
AHigh-beam headlamp
indicator
110
?Engine malfunction in-
dicator lamp, USA only
308
±Engine malfunction in-
dicator lamp, Canada
only
308
-Antilock Brake System
(ABS) indicator lamp
306
XCombination low tire
pressure/TPMS mal-
function telltale,
USA only
Low tire pressure tell-
tale, Canada only
315
Item
Page
1Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)
indicator lamp
314
6
Right multifunction display
with
Current gear selector lever
position/gear range
117,
171,
174
Trip odometer
117
Automatic transmission
shift program mode
117,
175
Clock
133
=Engine oil temperature
indicator
311
7
Fuel gauge withAFuel reserve warning
lamp
311
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311 Practical hints
What to do if ...
Problem
Possible cause/consequence
Suggested solutions
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The red Airbrake warning
lamp comes on while driving
and you hear a warning
sound.
The Airbrake or the central locking system
is malfunctioning.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center immediately.
>
The red gearshift indicator
lamp comes on while driving.
You are driving with the manual shift pro-
gram. The engine is in the overrevving
range.
Shift to the next higher gear. Otherwise the
fuel supply will be interrupted to prevent the
engine from overrevving.
A
The yellow fuel reserve warn-
ing lamp comes on while
driving.
The fuel level has dropped below the
reserve mark.
Refuel at the nearest gas station
(page 247).
The fuel filler cap is not closed tightly.
Check the fuel filler cap (
page 247).
=
The engine oil temperature
indicator comes on in the
tachometer while driving.
The engine oil has not yet reached its
operating temperature.
Warm up the engine and do not drive at full
power until the operating temperature has
been reached.
The symbol will go out as soon as the engine
oil has reached its operating temperature.
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345 Practical hints
What to do if ...
Left display
Right display
Possible cause/
consequence
Possible solution
A
Reserve Fuel
The fuel level has fallen into the
reserve range.
Refuel at the next gas station (
page 247).
Fuel Cap
Open
A loss of pressure has been
detected in the fuel system.
The fuel filler cap may not be
closed properly or the fuel sys-
tem may be leaky.
Check the fuel filler cap (
page 247).
If it is not closed properly:
Close the fuel filler cap.
If it is closed properly:
Have the fuel system checked by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
t
Tel
Enter PIN
You have not yet entered your
PIN in you telephone.
Enter the PIN for your SIM card.
I
Remove
Key
You have forgotten to remove
the SmartKey.
Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.
Replace
Key
No additional code available for
the SmartKey.
Have the SmartKey checked. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 394 of 426
394 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Cooling system
approx. 10.6 US qt (10.0 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
Low temperature cooling system
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S
approx. 5.3 US qt (5.0 l)
approx. 6.3 US qt (6.0 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
Fuel tank
including a reserve of
25.6 US gal (97.0 l)
3.2 US gal (12.0 l)
Premium unleaded gasoline:
Minimum Posted Octane 91
(Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON)
Air conditioning system
R134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant
oil (never R12)
Hydraulic system for soft top
0.143 US qt (0.135 l)
ARAL Vitamol ZHM
Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning
system
7.4 US qt (7 l)
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
1
1Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios (page 401).
Page 415 of 426
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
Page 417 of 426
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
Page 418 of 426
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