Mercedes-Benz 2007 SLR Mclaren, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Operator s Manual Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren ...

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Page 6: ... from the use of your Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Your Mercedes Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen To help assure your driving pleasure and also the safety of you and your passengers we ask you to make a small investment of time 앫 Please read this manual carefully then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference 앫 Please follow the recommendat...

Page 7: ...Contents ...

Page 8: ...g safety defects 22 Vehicle data recording 23 Information regarding electronic recording devices 23 At a glance 24 Cockpit 26 Instrument cluster 28 Multifunction steering wheel 30 Center console 31 Upper part 31 Lower part 32 Overhead control panel 33 Control panel on the door sill 34 Getting started 36 Unlocking 38 Starter switch positions 40 Adjusting 41 Seats 41 Steering wheel 42 Mirrors 43 Dri...

Page 9: ...itch 110 Hazard warning flasher 111 Interior lighting 112 Courtesy lighting 113 Trunk lamp 113 Instrument cluster 114 Adjusting instrument cluster illumination 114 Coolant temperature gauge 115 Resetting trip odometer 115 Tachometer 116 Outside temperature indicator 116 Control system 117 Multifunction display 117 Multifunction steering wheel 118 Menus 120 Standard display menu 122 722 Edition men...

Page 10: ...ndows 199 Opening and closing the windows 199 Synchronizing power windows 201 Summer opening feature 201 Convenience closing feature 202 Driving systems 203 Cruise control 203 Useful features 206 Map pocket in passenger footwell 206 Storage compartments 206 Parcel net in trunk 207 Ashtray and cigarette lighter 208 Power outlet 209 Telephone 209 Tele Aid 214 Garage door opener 221 Floormats 226 Flo...

Page 11: ...ing tires 287 Anti theft wheel nuts 288 Winter driving 290 Winter tires 290 Snow chains 291 Maintenance 292 Clearing the maintenance service indicator message 292 Maintenance service term exceeded 293 Calling up the maintenance service due date 293 Resetting the maintenance service indicator 294 Vehicle care 295 Cleaning and care of the vehicle 295 Vehicle washing 296 Practical hints 298 What to d...

Page 12: ...rranty Information Booklet 377 Identification labels 378 Engine number 378 Layout of poly V belt drive 379 Engine 380 Rims and tires 381 Mixed size tires 382 Winter tires 384 Electrical system 386 Main dimensions 387 Weights 388 Fuels coolants lubricants etc 389 Capacities 389 Engine oils 391 Engine oil additives 391 Air conditioning refrigerant 391 Brake fluid 392 Premium unleaded gasoline 392 Fu...

Page 13: ...Introduction ...

Page 14: ...nt for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them even if in indi vidual cases an official approval or authori zation by governmental or other agencies should exist Use of such parts and acces sories could adversely affect the safety performance or reliability of your vehicle Please do not use them Genuine Mercedes Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories ap pro...

Page 15: ...ator s Manual might differ from your vehicle Optional equipment is also described in this manual including operating instruc tions wherever necessary Since they are special order items the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator s Manual an authorized Merced...

Page 16: ...er or lessee if one or more of the following occurs 1 the same substantial defect or mal function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven that de fect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times and you have directly notified Mercedes Benz USA LLC in writing of the need for its repair 2 the same substantial defect or ma...

Page 17: ...r For additional information refer to the Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio Change of address or ownership If you change your address be sure to send in the Change of Address Notice found in the Service and Warranty Informa tion Booklet or simply call the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center in the USA at 1 800 FOR MERCedes or Customer Serv...

Page 18: ...es with cat alytic converters may not be available the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts 앫 gasoline may have a considerably low er octane rating and improper fuel can cause engine damage Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren compliance The Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren vehicle does not comply with the state certifica tion regulations of select states It is not permitted to register the vehicle in such...

Page 19: ...is section expands on the Getting started section and also describes techni cal innovations If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle this section will be of particular interest to you Operation Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehicle Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may e...

Page 20: ...lls you where to look for further information on a topic 컄컄 This continuation symbol marks a warning which is continued on the next page 컄컄 This continuation symbol marks a procedure which is continued on the next page This symbol is used to indicate cross references to term definitions Display Words appearing in the multi function display and audio dis play are printed in the type shown here Warn...

Page 21: ...e nev er turn off the engine while driving Warning G Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires wheels for example when running over an obstacle road debris or a pothole may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride distur bance or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on your hazar...

Page 22: ... have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction please discuss the problem with the Mercedes Benz Center management or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses In the USA Mercedes Benz USA LLC Customer Assistance Center Attn SLR Liaison Three Paragon Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 In Canada Customer Relations Department Mercede...

Page 23: ...istration NHTSA in addition to notifying Mercedes Benz USA LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Mercedes Benz USA LLC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotl...

Page 24: ...r a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others 앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes 앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee 앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency 앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler its affiliates or sales service ...

Page 25: ...At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Control panel on the door sill ...

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Page 27: ...26 At a glance Cockpit ...

Page 28: ...2 Edition 177 3 Instrument cluster 28 114 4 Multifunction steering wheel 30 118 5 Overhead control panel 33 6 Center console 31 32 7 Starter switch 40 8 Horn Item Page 9 Headlamp washer button 182 a Steering wheel adjustment stalk 42 b Hood lock release 250 c Exterior lamp switch 51 106 d Combination switch 앫 Turn signals 앫 Windshield wipers 앫 High beam 51 52 110 ...

Page 29: ...28 At a glance Instrument cluster ...

Page 30: ...6 앫 Main odometer 117 4 Reset button 114 5 Tachometer with 116 A High beam headlamp indicator 110 Engine malfunction in dicator lamp USA only 304 Engine malfunction in dicator lamp Canada only 304 Antilock Brake System ABS indicator lamp 302 X Low tire pressure telltale 311 Item Page 1 Supplemental RestraintSystem SRS indicator lamp 310 Seat belt telltale 308 6 Right multifunction display with 앫 C...

Page 31: ...l system 3 Selecting the submenu or set ting the volume Press button æ up to increase ç down to decrease 118 4 Telephone Press button í to take a call to dial to redial ì to end a call to reject an incoming call 118 Item Page 5 Menu systems Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu 118 6 Moving within a menu Press button j for next display k for previous display 118 ...

Page 32: ...ntral unlocking switch 105 4 Air temperature controls for center and side air vents 192 5 Air volume controls for center and side air vents 193 6 Selects the shift program mode 175 Item Page 7 Selects the Airbrake mode 89 8 Selects the manual shift program mode 179 9 Audio system 120 145 a Automatic climate control 186 b Engine start button 48 ...

Page 33: ...age 1 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment 44 2 Remote trunk opening switch 102 3 Tow away alarm off button 94 4 ESP switch 85 5 Passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 70 6 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 171 7 Parking brake 49 55 ...

Page 34: ...ensor for automatic climate control 186 3 Right reading lamp on off 112 4 Interior lighting control 112 5 Hands free microphone for Tele Aid emergency call system and telephone see separate operating instructions 209 6 Interior rear view mirror 44 182 7 Garage door opener 221 8 Tele Aid emergency call system button 214 ...

Page 35: ...34 At a glance Control panel on the door sill Item Page 1 Door handle 101 2 Switches for opening closing windows 199 3 Switch for seat adjustment 41 ...

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Page 37: ...Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking ...

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Page 39: ...ibed here the Controls in detail section will provide you with further information The corresponding page references are located at the end of each segment Unlocking SmartKey with remote control 1 Lock button 2 Š Unlock button for trunk 3 Œ Unlock button 4  Panic button 컄 page 80 5 Door handle 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey All turn signal lamps flash once The anti theft alarm system is ...

Page 40: ...sure sufficient side and overhead clearance prior to opening the doors see Main dimensions 컄 page 387 Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and or serious pe...

Page 41: ... could result in an accident and or serious personal injury i When you switch on the ignition the indicator and warning lamps except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indica tor lamps unless activated in the instrument cluster come on The indicator and warning lamps except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated should go out when the engine i...

Page 42: ... that you can correctly fasten your seat belt 컄 page 45 Observe the following points 앫 Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator brake pedal safely The po sition should be as far to the rear as pos sible consistent with ability to properly operate controls 앫 Adjust the seat until a comfortable steering wheel position is reached with your arms ...

Page 43: ...tems in the footwell or behind the seat Otherwise you could damage the seat Warning G Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch o...

Page 44: ...egs freely and that you can see all the displays in the instru ment cluster clearly Mirrors Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic conditions Warning G In case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks Electrolyte has an irritating effect Do not al low the liquid to come...

Page 45: ...r rear view mirror 왘 Push adjustment button 3 up down left or right according to the desired setting For more information see Rear view mir rors 컄 page 182 Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can be completely re moved only while in the liquid state and by applying plenty of water Warning G Exercise care when using the passen ger side exterior rear view mirror The m...

Page 46: ...uld always wear seat belts If you are ever in an accident your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled Without your seat belt buckled you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt The a...

Page 47: ... belt as low as possible on your hips over hip joint and not across the abdomen Warning G Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time Warning G Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively recl...

Page 48: ...the seat adjustment mecha nism This could damage the seat belt Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts This could impair the effective ness of the seat belts Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection Damaged seat belts or seat belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced Contact an au...

Page 49: ...ctor lever is set to park position P 왘 Do not depress the accelerator 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 40 왘 Lift up cover 1 왘 Press start button 2 once The engine starts 왘 Close cover 1 For information on turning off the engine see Turning off the engine 컄 page 56 Warning G Make sure the cover of the start button is closed after starting the engine Otherwise you could be injured on the open cover i...

Page 50: ... the fuel supply system 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Parking brake 1 Release button 2 Parking brake lever 왘 Pull lever 2 upwards slightly press release button 1 and move the lever down to the stop The warning lamp USA only or 3 Canada only in the instrument cluster goes out Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take it with you and loc...

Page 51: ...ion This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi cle control Your vehicle s ABS will not pre vent this type of loss of control In order to avoid damage to the transmission 앫 Wait for the gear selection process to com plete before setting the vehicle in motion 앫 Place the gear selector lever in reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehi cle is stopped If you hear a warning signa...

Page 52: ...2 High beam flasher 왘 Push combination switch in direction of arrow 1 The high beam headlamps and high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster come on 컄 page 29 For more information on headlamps see Lighting 컄 page 106 Turn signals The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column Combination switch 1 Turn signals right 2 Turn signals left 왘 Press the combinatio...

Page 53: ...d is dry Dust that accumulates on a windshield might scratch the glass and or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield If it is necessary to operate the wipers in dry weather conditions always operate the windshield wipers with windshield washer fluid 컄 page 53 If anything blocks the windshield wipers leaves snow etc switch them off immediately 앫 For safety reasons stop the v...

Page 54: ...tomatic car wash or during windshield cleaning Wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield and wipers may be damaged as a result If you have set intermittent wiping dirt on the surface of the rain sensor or optical effects may cause the windshield wipers to wipe in an undesired fashion This could then damage the windshield wiper blades or scratch the windows You should t...

Page 55: ...The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine 왘 Stop the vehicle as soon as possible in a safe location and turn off the engine Allow engine and coolant to cool off 왘 Check the coolant level and add coolant if necessary 컄 page 255 In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking gasoline 왘 Do not start the engine under any circumstances 왘 Notify local fire and or police authorities If th...

Page 56: ...e ignited and cause a vehicle fire To reduce the risk of personal injury or dam age to the vehicle drivetrain as a result of ve hicle movement before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always 앫 Keep right foot on brake pedal 앫 Pull the parking brake lever up as many notches as possible 앫 Move the gear selector lever to park position P 앫 Slowly release brake pedal 앫 When parked on an in...

Page 57: ...witch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could release the parking brake and or move the gear selector lever from park position P either of which could result in an accident and or serious personal injury Warning G Getting out of your vehicle with the gear se lector lever not fully engaged in park pos...

Page 58: ... injury always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors Be espe cially careful when small children are around Before closing doors make sure there is no possibility of someone getting caught in a door during closing Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unatt...

Page 59: ...Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Performance enhancement system Anti theft systems ...

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Page 61: ... other The SRS system conducts a self test when the ignition is switched on and in regular intervals while the engine is running This facilitates detection of malfunctions The 1 indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on when the ignition is switched on and goes out no later than a few seconds after the engine has been started The SRS components are in operational readiness if the 1 indicat...

Page 62: ...s on during driving or does not come on at all the SRS self check has detected a malfunction For your safety we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately to have the system checked otherwise the SRS may not deploy when needed in an accident which could result in serious personal or fatal injury or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could a...

Page 63: ...rmal seated position with your back against the backrest Fasten your seat belt and make sure that it is prop erly positioned on your body 컄 page 45 Since the air bag inflates with considerable speed and force a proper seating and hands on steering wheel position will help to keep you at a safe distance from the air bag Occupants who are unbelted out of position or too close to the air bag can be s...

Page 64: ... thorax air bag which needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in order to do its job To help avoid the possibility of injury please follow these guidelines 1 Occupants especially children should never place their bodies or lean their heads in the area of the door where the head thorax air bag inflates This could result in serious injuries or death should the head thorax air bag be deployed 2 Alwa...

Page 65: ...belts or seat belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked Only use seat belts installed or supplied by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 앫 Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devices ETDs are designed to function on a one time only basis An air bag or ETD that was activated must be replaced 앫 Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges...

Page 66: ...d Mercedes Benz Center 앫 For your protection and the protection of others when scrapping the air bag unit or emergency tensioning device our safety instructions must be fol lowed These instructions are available from your authorized Mercedes Benz Center 앫 Given the considerable deployment speed required inflation volume and the textile structure of the air bags there is the possibility of abrasion...

Page 67: ...ags are located on the lower instrument panel They are designed to op erate together with the front air bags in certain frontal impacts exceeding a preset threshold The knee air bags operate best in conjunction with a properly positioned and fastened seat belts and when the foot well is kept clear of objects Head thorax air bags 1 Head thorax air bag The head thorax air bags are deployed 앫 in impa...

Page 68: ...ion of whether or not the passenger is properly positioned i The system does not deactivate the head thorax air bag and the emergency tension ing device i If the seat needs to be serviced in any way take the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Only seat accessories approved by Mercedes Benz may be used Warning G If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp illuminates when an adult or som...

Page 69: ...he PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp illuminated the passenger front air bag and the passenger knee air bag are deactivated With the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp out the passenger front air bag and the passenger knee air bag are activated When the OCS senses that the passenger seat occupant is classified as an adult or someone larger than a small individual the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ind...

Page 70: ...tall a rear facing child restraint on the passenger seat make sure that the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is illuminated indicating that the passenger front air bag and the passen ger knee air bag are deactivated Should the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp not illuminate or go out while the restraint is installed please check in stallation Periodically check the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF in...

Page 71: ...id ual such as a young teenager or a small adult or a child weighing more than the weight of a typical 12 month old child in a standard child restraint instances where the system may suppress deployment of the passenger front air bag even though the impact met the criteria and was of sufficient severity to deploy the driver front air bag Warning G If the 1 indicator lamp and the PASSENGER AIR BAG ...

Page 72: ...nts should have their seat belts fas tened when ever the vehicle is in motion For information on fastening seat belts see Fastening the seat belts 컄 page 45 앫 Only have the seat repaired or replaced by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 앫 Read and observe all warnings in this chapter Warning G If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp should not illuminate the system is not functioning You must ...

Page 73: ... can be dangerous You could slide under the seat belt in a collision If you slide under it the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck That could cause serious or even fatal injuries The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body Warning G Never let more people ride in the vehicle than...

Page 74: ... The belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen which could severely injure internal organs such as your liver or spleen 앫 Never wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing such as eyeglasses pens keys etc as these might cause injuries 앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdo men If the belt is positioned across your abd...

Page 75: ... driver s and passenger s seat belts are fastened If the driver s or the passenger s seat belt remain unfastened after 60 seconds the warning chime stops sounding The seat belt telltale stops flashing but continues to be illuminated The seat belt telltale will only go out if both the driver s and the passenger s seat belt with the passenger seat occupied are fastened or the vehicle is standing sti...

Page 76: ...ty instructions must be followed These are available at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle even if they are secured in a child restraint system The children could 앫 injure themselves on parts of the vehicle 앫 be seriously or fatally injured through excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold Do not expose the child restraint system to dire...

Page 77: ...uctions for the child restraint that com plies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210 2 A statement by the child restraint manu facturer of compliance with these stan dards can be found on the instruction label on the restraint and in the instruction manual provided with the restraint When using any infant or toddler rest...

Page 78: ...n with the air bag technology installed in your vehicle 앫 If you install a rear facing child restraint on the passenger seat make sure that the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is illuminated indicating that the passenger front air bag and the passen ger knee air bag are deactivated Should the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp not illuminate or go out while the restraint is installed please...

Page 79: ...cured in the vehicle and or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Warning G Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in seats using regular seat belts Position the shoulder belt across chest and shoulder not face or neck A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children over 41 lb until they reach a height where a lap shoulder belt fits pr...

Page 80: ...he top tether anchorage hook is attached the child restraint itself can be secured 왘 Properly secure the child restraint us ing the passenger seat lap shoulder belt 컄 page 76 and tether anchorage for top tether strap fully in accordance with the child restraint manufacturer s instructions 왘 Tighten the top tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions 왘 Reinstall cover ...

Page 81: ...ence and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device ...

Page 82: ...icator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on 컄 page 29 when you switch on the ignition It goes out when the engine is running Warning G The following factors increase the risk of accidents 앫 Excessive speed especially in turns 앫 Wet and slippery road surfaces 앫 Following another vehicle too closely The ABS BAS ESP and the electro hy draulic brake system cannot reduce this risk Always adjust your...

Page 83: ... see the Practical hints section 컄 page 302 Warning G When the ABS is malfunctioning the BAS and the ESP are also switched off The ba sic driving and braking functions are still available When the ABS is malfunctioning the wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability and extending the braking distance Warning G The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on t...

Page 84: ... surfaces The ESP also stabilizes the vehicle during braking and steering maneuvers The ABS ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster 컄 page 29 flashes when the ESP is engaged The ABS ESP warning lamp v in the instrument 컄 page 28 cluster comes on when you switch on the ignition It goes out when the engine is running Warning G If the BAS is malfunctioning the brake sys tem is still functioning ...

Page 85: ...or can it increase the traction afforded The ESP cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The ca pabilities of an ESP equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or danger ous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others Because the ESP opera...

Page 86: ... wheels to spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip 앫 the electronic traction system will still apply the brakes to a spinning wheel 앫 the ESP continues to operate when you are braking Warning G If you are driving too fast the electronic traction system cannot reduce the risk of an accident The electronic traction system cannot pre vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle...

Page 87: ...mproved braking comfort Warning G When the ABS ESP warning lamp v is illuminated continuously the ESP is switched off or is not operational due to a malfunction Vehicle stability in standard driving maneuvers reduces Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail ing road conditions and to the non operating status of the ESP Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an ex tended period with the ESP switche...

Page 88: ...all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate 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 Fo...

Page 89: ...ll cool down the brakes faster 앫 Only Mercedes Benz approved compo nents e g brake pads should be installed on your vehicle Brake pads not approved by Mercedes Benz may impair the safety of your vehicle Warning G Have brake pad replacement and other work on the electro hydraulic brake system car ried out by qualified technicians only Con tact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for further informat...

Page 90: ...ake make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the Airbrake operation i e raising and lowering of flap Be especially careful when small children are around Warning G The following factors increase the risk of accidents 앫 Excessive speed especially in turns 앫 Wet and slippery road surfaces 앫 Following another vehicle too closely The Airbrake cannot reduce this risk Always adjust your dr...

Page 91: ...le of 60 왘 Release the Airbrake switch The Airbrake returns to its initial position Manual mode In this mode the Airbrake is set to an angle of 30 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition 35 The driver downforce mode enhances stability while reducing agility 왘 Slide the Airbrake switch 4 to position 1 The Airbrake swivels upwards to an an gle of 30 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition 35 and stays i...

Page 92: ...e wing swivels up to an angle of 10 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition When the vehicle exceeds a speed of 75 mph 120 km h the Airbrake wing swivels up to an angle of 15 Rapid braking During hard braking at a speed of more than 60 mph 95 km h the Airbrake auto matically swivels up to an angle of 60 This allows you to achieve the best possi ble braking performance in an emergency Warning G Hard ...

Page 93: ...the vehicle 앫 someone opens a door from the inside if the vehicle was locked with the SmartKey 앫 someone opens the trunk with the emergency release button i In case the engine cannot be started yet the vehicle s battery is charged the system is not operational Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call 1 800 FOR MERCedes in the USA or 1 800 387 0100 in Canada i The alarm will stay on even ...

Page 94: ...r vehicle with the SmartKey The turn signal lamps flash once to indicate that the alarm system is disarmed Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm 왘 Press button Œ or on the SmartKey or 왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch i If the turn signal lamps do not flash three times one of the following elements may not be properly closed 앫 a door 앫 the trunk Close the respective element and lock th...

Page 95: ...utton 1 Indicator lamp 2 in button 1 comes on briefly 왘 Exit and lock your vehicle with the SmartKey The tow away alarm remains disarmed until you lock your vehicle again Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm 왘 Press button Œ or on the SmartKey or 왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch i The tow away protection alarm is triggered for example if the vehicle is lifted on one side If the alarm...

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Page 97: ...trols in detail Locking and unlocking Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Audio system Automatic transmission Good visibility Automatic climate control Power windows Driving systems Useful features ...

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Page 99: ...orresponding page numbers are given at the beginning of each segment Locking and unlocking SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys each with remote control and a removable mechanical key The SmartKey provides an extended oper ating range To prevent theft however it is advisable to only unlock the vehicle when you are in close proximity to it The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks...

Page 100: ...vels of electromagnetic radiation i USA only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference re ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operat...

Page 101: ...nal lamps flash once The anti theft alarm system is disarmed Global locking 왘 Press button With the trunk and all doors closed all turn signal lamps flash three times The anti theft alarm system is armed Restoring to factory setting 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and simultaneously for about 6 seconds un til battery check lamp 5 컄 page 98 flashes twice If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehi cle ...

Page 102: ...anical key immediately to your car insurance company 왘 If necessary have the trunk lock replaced Your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement Opening the doors Opening from the outside For information on opening the doors from the outside see Getting started 컄 page 38 Opening from the inside You can open a locked door from the in side Open the door only if the...

Page 103: ... Trunk emer gency release 컄 page 104 Opening the trunk from the inside You can open the trunk from the inside if the vehicle is stationary A minimum height clearance of 5 5 ft 1 65 m is required to open the trunk lid The switch is located on the lower part of the center console Ensure sufficient side and overhead clear ance prior to opening the doors see Main di mensions 컄 page 387 i If the vehicl...

Page 104: ...e personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk lid Be espe cially careful when small children are around Make sure the trunk is closed when the en gine is running and while driving Among other dangers such as blocked visibility exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior These fumes are damaging to your health Do not pull on the Airbrake Otherwi...

Page 105: ... can deactivate the automatic locking using the control system 컄 page 139 i The emergency release button unlocks the trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in mo tion i The emergency release button does not open the trunk lid if the vehicle battery is dis charged or disconnected If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside with the SmartKey opening the trunk from the inside usi...

Page 106: ...tch 1 If all the doors are closed the vehicle locks Unlocking 왘 Press central locking switch 2 The vehicle unlocks Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and ...

Page 107: ...license plate lamps side marker lamps parking lamps and instrument panel lamps also come on ˆ Standing lamps right turn left one stop Standing lamps left turn left two stops C Indicator lamp for parking lamps Indicator lamp for front fog lamps Indicator lamp for rear fog lamp i If you drive in countries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road than the country where the vehicle is regist...

Page 108: ...switch is set to U 앫 the headlamps may switch off unexpect edly when the system senses bright ambient light for example light from oncoming traffic 앫 the headlamps will not be automatically switched on under foggy conditions To minimize risk to you and to others activate headlamps by turning exterior lamp switch to B when driving or when traffic and or ambient lighting conditions require you to do...

Page 109: ...to neutral N or park position P the low beam headlamps will switch off with a three minute delay When the engine is running and you 앫 turn the exterior lamp switch to position C the parking lamps and side marker switch on additionally 앫 turn the exterior lamp switch to position B the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode The corresponding exterior lamps switch on 컄 p...

Page 110: ...ll out the exterior lamp switch to first stop The front fog lamps switch on The green indicator lamp in the exterior lamp switch comes on 왘 Push in the exterior lamp switch The front fog lamps switch off The green indicator lamp in the exterior lamp switch goes out Warning G In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe loca...

Page 111: ...ombination switch is located on the left of the steering column 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher High beam 왘 USA only Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B or U 컄 page 106 왘 Canada only Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B 컄 page 106 왘 Push the combination switch in direction of arrow 1 to switch on the high beam The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes o...

Page 112: ...e 1 Hazard warning flasher switch Switching on hazard warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch 1 All turn signals are flashing Switching off hazard warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch 1 again i With the hazard warning flasher activated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn only the respective turn signals will operate when the ignition is switc...

Page 113: ...witches on in darkness when you 앫 unlock the vehicle 앫 open a door 앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter switch In addition the entry exit lamps in the door come on when you open a door The interior lighting switches off auto matically following a preset time delay For more information see Setting in terior lighting delayed switch off 컄 page 137 An interior lamp switched on manually does not go o...

Page 114: ...h off the respective reading lamp Courtesy lighting For better orientation in the dark courtesy lamps will illuminate the interior of your vehicle When you open a door 앫 the driver s and passenger s footwells If the SmartKey is in starter switch position 1 앫 the center console Trunk lamp The trunk lamp switches on if the trunk is opened If you leave the trunk open for an extended period of time th...

Page 115: ...tches on the center console To brighten illumination 왘 Turn the reset button 1 clockwise The instrument cluster illumination will brighten To dim illumination 왘 Turn the reset button 1 counterclock wise The instrument cluster illumination will dim Warning G No messages will be displayed if either the instrument cluster or the multifunction display is inoperative As a result you will not be able to...

Page 116: ...verheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic Turn off the engine get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down Excessive coolant temperature triggers the coolant temperature warning lamp 컄 page...

Page 117: ...hermometer placed next the sensor not by comparison to external displays e g bank signs etc When moving the vehicle into colder ambi ent temperatures e g when leaving your garage you will notice a delay before the lower temperature is displayed A delay also occurs when ambient temper atures rise This prevents inaccurate tem perature indications caused by heat radiated from the engine during idling...

Page 118: ...e left display field shows the outside tempera ture and main odometer while the trip odometer and the clock appears in the right display field This default setting is referred to as the standard display Standard display 1 Main odometer 2 Outside temperature 컄 page 132 3 Current gear selector lever position gear range 4 Trip odometer 5 Automatic transmission shift program mode 6 Clock Warning G A d...

Page 119: ...n display in the speedometer 2 Right multifunction display in the tachometer Operating the control system 3 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume Press button æ up to increase ç down to decrease 4 Telephone Press button í to take a call to dial to redial ì to end a call to reject an incoming call 5 Menu systems Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu 6 Moving within a menu Press but...

Page 120: ... settings for your vehicle It is helpful to think of the menus and the functions within each menu as being arranged in a circular pattern 앫 If you press button è or ÿ repeatedly you will pass through each menu one after the other 앫 If you press button k or j repeatedly you will pass through each function display one after the other in the current menu In the Settings menu instead of functions you ...

Page 121: ...120 Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus ...

Page 122: ...stem sta tus messages stored in memory Resetting to fac tory settings Fuel consumption statistics since start Loading phone book Calling up mainte nance service display Vehicle supply voltage Operatingthe CD player Instrument clus ter submenu Fuel consumption statistics since the last reset Searchingfor name in phone book Checking tire inflation pressure RACETIMER Time submenu Resetting fuel con s...

Page 123: ... outside temperature 2 you can choose the digital speedometer to be displayed in the left multifunction display by changing the setting in the Select dis play function of the Inst cluster sub menu 컄 page 132 왘 Press button k or j to select the functions in the standard display menu The following functions are available Display digital speedometer or outside temperature 왘 Press button k or j until ...

Page 124: ...ee the 722 Edition menu 왘 Press button j repeatedly until you see the vehicle supply voltage 1 Vehicle supply voltage 2 Gear indicator 1 Only Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition i The engine oil temperature symbol flashes if the engine oil temperature has not yet reached 80 C During this time avoid driving at full engine speed i If the engine reaches the overspeed range and you are driving in th...

Page 125: ...ton æ The timer stops Warning G The RACETIMER feature is only for use on roads and in conditions where high speed driving is permitted Racing on public roads is prohibited under all circumstances and the driver is and must always remain responsible for following posted speed limits i You can start the RACETIMER when the engine is running or the starter switch is in position 2 컄 page 40 i While the...

Page 126: ...e time is called up 1 Best lap time 2 Lap number 3 RACETIMER 4 Gear indicator Resetting current lap 왘 Press button æ while the timer is running The timer stops 왘 Press button ç The lap time is reset to 0 Deleting all laps 왘 Press button æ while the timer is running The timer stops 왘 Press the reset button twice 컄 page 29 왘 Press button æ The timer starts The saved laps are deleted i You can save u...

Page 127: ...e speed during lap 5 Lap length 왘 Press button j or k to see other lap analyses AUDIO menu The functions in the AUDIO menu operate the audio equipment which you currently have turned on If no audio equipment is currently turned on the message AUDIO OFF appears in the multifunction display The following functions are available i These functions are only available if you have saved at least one lap ...

Page 128: ...nds on the setting for the station tuning 컄 page 138 앫 Memory the next stored station is selected SP 앫 Station search Operating the CD player 왘 Turn on the radio and select the CD player 컄 page 158 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the settings for the CD currently being played are shown in the right multifunction display 1 Current track 2 Current CD for CD changer 왘 Press button k or j repea...

Page 129: ...ey have occurred For malfunction and warning messages see Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 컄 page 314 Should the vehicle s system record any conditions while driving the number of messages will reappear in the multifunc tion display when the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed from the starter switch Warning G Malfunction and warning messages are o...

Page 130: ...only 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press the reset button in the instru ment cluster 컄 page 114 for approxi mately 3 seconds In the right multifunction display you will see the request to press the reset button again to confirm 왘 Press the reset button again The functions of most the submenus will reset to factory settings Function ...

Page 131: ...menus 왘 Press button ç The selection marker moves to the next submenu 왘 Scroll down with button ç scroll up with button æ 왘 With the selection marker on the de sired submenu use button j to access the individual functions within that submenu 왘 Once within the submenu use button j to move to the next function or button k to move to the previous function within that submenu 왘 Use button æ or ç to ch...

Page 132: ...ghting Vehicle 컄 page 132 컄 page 133 컄 page 134 컄 page 138 Selecting digital speedometer display mode Setting time hours Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only Setting station selection mode radio Selecting standard display Setting time minutes Setting locator lighting Setting automatic locking Selecting language Setting night security illumina tion Headlamps delayed switch off Setting interio...

Page 133: ...rent setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to set the speedometer units to Kilometers or Miles Selecting the standard display 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Inst cluster submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the left multifunction display Select display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the desired setting...

Page 134: ... marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the language to be used for the multi function display messages Available languages 앫 German 앫 English 앫 French 앫 Italian 앫 Spanish 앫 Dutch 앫 Swedish 앫 Danish 앫 Turkish 앫 Portuguese Time submenu Access the Timesubmenu via the Settings menu Use the Time submenu to change the time settings The following functions are available Functio...

Page 135: ...enu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until this message appears in the left multifunction display Set time Minute s The selection marker is on the minute setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to set the minutes Lighting submenu Access the Lighting submenu via the Settings menu Use the Lighting sub menu to change the lamp and lighting settings on your vehicle The following functions are available Function ...

Page 136: ...lamp mode 컄 page 108 Setting locator lighting With the locator lighting feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in position U the following lamps will switch on during darkness when the vehicle is unlocked with the SmartKey 앫 Parking lamps 앫 Tail lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps 앫 Front fog lamps The locator lighting switches off when the driver s door is opened If you do not...

Page 137: ... With the delayed shut off feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in position U before the engine is turned off the following lamps will switch on when the engine is turned off 앫 Parking lamps 앫 Tail lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps 앫 Front fog lamps If after turning off the engine you do not open a door or do not close an opened door the lamps will automatically switch off ...

Page 138: ...e starter switch Setting interior lighting delayed switch off Use this function to set whether or not the interior lighting to remain lit during dark ness for approximately 10 seconds after the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the left multifunction displ...

Page 139: ...tion mode for the radio 컄 page 127 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Vehicle submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the left multifunction display Press button in audio mode The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the desired station selection mode You can select 앫 Memory selects next stored station 앫 Statio...

Page 140: ...nsumption statistics since start 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the first function of the trip computer menu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see the following message in the left multifunction display From start 1 Distance driven since start 2 Average speed since start 3 Time elapsed since start 4 Average fuel consumption since start Function Page Fuel consumption statis...

Page 141: ...ou want to reset in the left multifunction display 왘 Press and hold the reset button in the instrument cluster 컄 page 114 until the value is reset to 0 Distance to empty 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the first function of the trip computer menu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the left multifunction display Range The calculated remaining driving range...

Page 142: ... telephone is ready for use and you can operate it using the control system Warning G A driver s attention to the road must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others we rec ommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a tele phone call If you choose to use the tele phone while driving please use the hands free device and...

Page 143: ...ill then see the message or if available the caller ID name and number 왘 Press button í You have answered the call In the right multifunction display you see the length of the call Ending a call 왘 Press button ì You have ended the call In the right multifunction display you will again see the standby message Function Page Answering a call 142 Ending a call 142 Dialling a number from the phone book...

Page 144: ... pears the phone book has been loaded 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired name appears in the right multifunction display The stored names are displayed in ascending or descending alphabetical order 왘 Press button í The system dials the selected phone number 앫 If the connection is successful and this feature is supported by your network provider the name of the party if stored in yo...

Page 145: ...repeatedly until you see the TEL menu in the left multifunction display In the right multifunction display you will see the standby message 왘 Press button í In the right multifunction display you see the first number in the redial memory 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired name appears in the right multifunction display 왘 Press button í The control system dials the selected phone nu...

Page 146: ...cle at a stand still and operate the system only when road and traffic conditions permit Always pay full attention to traffic conditions first before operating system controls while driving Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your car is cover ing a distance of 44 feet approximately 14 m every second Warning G Any alterations made to electronic compo nents can cause m...

Page 147: ...146 Controls in detail Audio system Operating and display elements ...

Page 148: ...ge 5 Alpha numeric keypad Band selection station buttons radio 151 CD selection CD 160 Telephone number entry retrieving speed dialing memory telephone 163 6 Scanning radio cassette CD 153 156 160 7 Function button 152 8 Light emitting diode Item Page 9 Function keys a Cassette eject 155 b Cassette mode selector 154 c Telephone mode selector 162 d Seek tuning radio 152 Track search cassette CD 155...

Page 149: ...ol knob a Adjusting the volume 왘 Turn control knob a The volume will increase or decrease depending on the direction turned Adjusting audio functions Press the AUD key to call up the bass treble balance and fader functions in the various operating modes Settings for bass and treble are stored separately for the AM and FM frequency bands cassette mode and CD mode Do not press directly on the displa...

Page 150: ...dly until TREBLE appears on the display 왘 Press or key to increase or decrease level or 왘 Press both and keys simultaneously to reset the Treble to its center flat level Fader 왘 Regardless of operating mode press the AUD key repeatedly until FADER appears on the display 왘 Press F or R key to shift sound accord ingly to the front or rear speakers or 왘 Press both Fand Rkeys simultaneously to reset t...

Page 151: ...nce to its center level Returning audio functions to factory settings 왘 Regardless of operating mode press and hold AUD key longer than 2 seconds RESET will appear in the display All settings for bass treble and balance are returned to the center level and the volume is set to a predefined level Audio system sound selection EXT 왘 Regardless of operating mode press the AUD key The sound settings me...

Page 152: ...io stations over the analog FM AM or WB station frequencies Analog station frequencies Selecting the band You can select from among FM AM or WB frequency bands Weather band 컄 page 154 왘 Press FM AM or WB key repeatedly until desired band has been selected The FM AM and WB frequency bands are called up one after the other The frequency band currently selected appears in the upper left hand corner o...

Page 153: ...n ascending or descending order of frequency The first three tuning steps will take place without muting After wards the radio will be muted and high speed tuning will take place until the button is released Automatic seek tuning 왘 Select the desired frequency band 왘 Press either the f or e button The radio will tune to the next higher or next lower receivable frequency i You can only enter freque...

Page 154: ...ignal tone is heard The frequency is stored on the selected station button The frequency band and station button number are shown in the up per left hand corner of the display 앫 Retrieving a station from memory 왘 Press desired station button 4 to M Automatic station memory Autostore The Autostore memory function provides an additional memory level The station memory for manually stored stations is...

Page 155: ...sette compartment becomes accessible 왘 Insert cassette into the cassette com partment until it engages and tap it gently The cassette will be pulled in automati cally The system switches to cassette mode Side 1 will be played and SIDE 1 appears in the display Side 1 is the side of the cassette which is facing up ward The cassette deck will automati cally detect the type of tape 왘 Fold display pane...

Page 156: ...ch Track search forward 왘 Press f button SEEK FWD will appear in the display Track search will run the tape forward to the start of the next track and switch to Play i A warning signal will sound after 20 seconds if the display panel is left in the down position Fold display panel back up If the display panel is not closed a warning signal will sound and the radio will be muted Do not press direct...

Page 157: ...splay Each track on the cassette will be played briefly in ascending order 앫 Stopping scan 왘 Press 2 d c f or e button The system will switch to Play Fast forward reverse 앫 Starting cassette fast forward mode 왘 Press d button FORWARD will appear in the display 앫 Starting cassette fast reverse mode 왘 Press c button REWIND will appear in the display The cassette will automatically switch over to the...

Page 158: ... noise reduction system To enable optimum sound reproduction of cassettes recorded using Dolby B NR the Dolby NR system should be switched on Switching on 왘 Press the NR key NR is highlighted in the display Switching off 왘 Press the NR key The highlighted NR in the display disappears 1 DOLBY and the double D symbol Ù are trade marks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpora tion The Dolby noise redu...

Page 159: ...rays etc for cleaning Replace the CD in its case after use Protect CDs from heat and direct sunlight Only use CDs which bear the label shown and that conform to the compact disc digital audio standard IEC 60908 You can therefore only use CDs with a maximum thickness of 1 3 mm i Use of CDs which do not meet this standard may cause damage to the CD changer Do not play single CDs 80 mm with an adapte...

Page 160: ...and pull CD tray 3 fully out 왘 Place CD 1 in recess of CD tray label side up 왘 Push CD tray into CD magazine in direction of arrow 왘 Push magazine into CD changer 2 in direction of arrow and close sliding door Playing CDs 왘 Press i button CD will appear in the display The last CD listened to will then start play ing at the point where it was switched off After the last track on a CD has finished t...

Page 161: ... If the track has been playing for more than 10 seconds it will revert to the start of that track If it has been playing for less than 10 seconds it will revert to the preceding track Pressing the f or e button repeat edly will result in multiple tracks being skipped Fast forward reverse 앫 Fast forward 왘 Press and hold d button until desired point has been reached 앫 Fast reverse 왘 Press and hold c...

Page 162: ...peats the cur rent track 앫 Switching on repeat 왘 Press the RPT key RPT is highlighted in the display 앫 Switching off repeat 왘 Press the RPT key The highlighted RPT in the display disappears Track and time display 왘 Press the T key The number of the track being played and the elapsed playing time appear in the display 왘 Press the T key The total number of tracks and the total playing time of the CD...

Page 163: ...peatedly until PHONE OFF appears in the display The receiving symbol in the display disappears Adjusting the volume 왘 Turn control knob a during tele phone operation The volume increases or decreases de pending on the direction in which the knob is turned Warning G Please do not forget that your primary re sponsibility is to drive the vehicle A driver s attention to the road must always be his her...

Page 164: ...ntered press the SND key Phone book The numbers stored in the phone book can be called up either by name or number Calling up the phone book 왘 Press d c f or e button Switching between name search and number search 왘 Press the ABC key The name search is called up or 왘 Press the NUM key The number search is called up Searching and calling up phone book entries by name 왘 Press the ABC key The curren...

Page 165: ... the d or c button The stored entries are selected according to numerical order or 왘 Press either the f or e button The stored entries are selected in increments of 5 e g Entry M5 Entry M10 etc Starting dialing process 왘 Once you have selected a number press the SND key Repeat dialing If the number dialed is busy you can again place calls to the last ten telephone numbers dialed using the repeat d...

Page 166: ...from the directory 왘 Enter previously selected 3 digit 1 999 number of the entry using number keys 4 to M 왘 Press the RCL key The telephone number stored under that entry will be dialed 왘 Press the SND key The call will be made Speed dialing 왘 Input desired entry number using number keys 4 to M A maximum of two digits can be en tered If necessary correct the last number entered with the CLR key 왘 ...

Page 167: ...tions network must be available If you cannot make an emergency call you will have to initiate rescue measures yourself Placing a 911 emergency call using audio head unit with the phone locked 왘 Press h button to switch to telephone operation CODE appears in the audio display 왘 Press button 4 on the audio head unit until 911 appears in the audio display 911 appears in the audio display while the t...

Page 168: ...ller s telephone num ber or the name under which this tele phone number has been saved in the telephone book appears on the display If the caller s number is not transmitted CALL will appear in the display 왘 Press the SND key to accept call Accepting an incoming call in cassette CD or radio mode If the telephone is activated in the back ground receiving symbol S visible on dis play the audio sourc...

Page 169: ...t call is terminated Call waiting If you receive another call during an already active call you can accept the second call and switch between the two Accepting a second call 왘 Press the SND key You are connected with the second caller the first call is muted Switching between the calls 왘 Press the SND key Terminating the second call 왘 Press the END key The current call will be terminated You are c...

Page 170: ...ter console Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position i During the brief warm up transmission up shifting is delayed This allows the catalytic con verter to heat up more quickly to operating temperature Warning G Make sure that absolutely no objects are ob structing the pedals range of movement Keep the driver s footwell clear of all obs...

Page 171: ...arning G It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of park position P or neutral N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly ...

Page 172: ... the starter switch with the gear selector lever in park position P With the SmartKey removed the gear selector lever is locked in park position P Effect í Reverse gear Place gear selector lever in position R only when vehicle is stopped Effect ë Neutral No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle When the brakes are released the vehicle can be moved freely pushed or towed To avoid d...

Page 173: ... set the parking brake in addition to shifting to park position P 컄 page 55 When parked on an incline turn the front wheels towards the road curb Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the ...

Page 174: ...fic lights 왘 Leave the transmission in gear 왘 Hold the vehicle with the brake When you stop longer with the engine idling and or on a hill 왘 Set the parking brake 왘 Move the gear selector lever to park position P Maneuvering When you maneuver in tight areas e g when pulling into a parking space 왘 Control the vehicle speed by gradually releasing the brakes 왘 Accelerate gently 왘 Never abruptly step ...

Page 175: ...he right gearshift paddle The selected gear range appears in the right multifunction display 컄 page 117 i If when driving in shift program C and S the maximum engine speed for the gear range has been reached the transmission shifts up auto matically even if the gear range is restricted In shift program MAN the transmission will not shift up automatically Effect é The transmission shifts through fo...

Page 176: ...fting With the gear selector lever in drive posi tion D and driving in shift program C or S you can limit or extend the gear range With the MAN shift program activated you can use the gear selector lever to manually shift the gears The following instructions describe opera tion of the gear selector lever when driving in the shift program C or S Never change the program when the gear selector lever...

Page 177: ...right multifunction display The transmission will shift from the cur rent gear range directly to gear range D Shifting into optimal gear range 왘 Press and hold the gear selector lever in the D direction The transmission will automatically se lect the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration This may involve shifting down one or more gears Warning G On slippery road surfaces neve...

Page 178: ...t shift paddle limiting gear range or downshift in shift program MAN 2 Right shift paddle extending gear range or upshift in shift program MAN The following instructions describe opera tion of the gear selector lever when driving in the shift program C or S i For information on using the steering wheel gearshift control in shift program MAN see Manual shift program 컄 page 179 Allow engine to warm ...

Page 179: ...play The transmission will shift from the current gear range directly to gear range D Shifting into optimal gear range 왘 Press and hold left shift button 1 or pull and hold left shift paddle 1 The transmission will automatically se lect the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration This may involve shifting down one or more gears Warning G On slippery road surfaces never downshif...

Page 180: ...e the gears manually when the gear selector lever is in drive position D You can upshift or downshift through the gears in succession Selecting manual shift program mode 3 Program mode selector switch for the manual shift program I Sport For sporty driving II Super Sport For very sporty driving III Race For racing like driving1 The individual shifting programs differ with regard to spontaneity res...

Page 181: ... will other wise be interrupted to prevent the engine from overrevving Deactivating manual gearshift program 왘 Turn program mode selector switch 1 컄 page 175 to the shift program C or S The selected gearshift program ap pears in the right multifunction display i The currently selected manual shift program I II or III does not appear in the right multifunc tion display The current setting is indica...

Page 182: ...ome emergency operation mode In this mode only second gear and reverse gear can be activated 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location 왘 Move gear selector lever to park position P 왘 Turn off the engine 왘 Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting 왘 Restart the engine 왘 Move gear selector lever to drive position D for second gear or position R 왘 Have the transmission checked at an authorized Mercedes ...

Page 183: ...7 Rear view mirrors For more information on setting the rear view mirrors see Mirrors 컄 page 43 Auto dimming mirror The reflection brightness of the interior rear view mirror will respond automatically to glare when 앫 the ignition is switched on and 앫 incoming light from headlamps falls on the sensor in the interior rear view mirror The rear view mirror will not react if 앫 reverse gear R is engage...

Page 184: ...case it does immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can be completely removed only while in the liquid state and by applying plenty of water Warning G Exercise care when using the passen ger side exterior rear view mirror The mirror surface is convex outwardly curved surface for a wider field...

Page 185: ...indow 왘 Swing respective sun visor down 왘 Disengage the sun visor from mounting 3 왘 Pivot the sun visor to the side Vanity mirror 왘 Swing respective sun visor down 왘 Flip up vanity mirror cover 1 to access the vanity mirror Vanity mirror lamp 2 comes on 왘 After using the vanity mirror flip down vanity mirror cover 1 왘 Swing the sun visor up i When the sun visor is disengaged from mounting 3 vanity...

Page 186: ...mes on Deactivating 왘 Press button F again The indicator lamp on the button goes out Warning G Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from the rear window before driving Visibility could otherwise be impaired endangering you and or others If the rear window defroster switches off too soon and the indicator lamp starts flashing this means that too many electrical consumers are operating...

Page 187: ...186 Controls in detail Automatic climate control ...

Page 188: ...r center and side air vents 4 Right center air vent adjustable 5 Right side air vent adjustable 6 Air volume control for right side air vent 7 Air volume control for center air vents 8 Air volume control for left side air vent 9 Automatic climate control panel i For draft free ventilation move the sliders for the center air vents to the middle position ...

Page 189: ...on 2 Front defroster 3 Air recirculation 4 Rear window defroster 컄 page 185 5 Air distribution right automatic or manual operation Function 6 Temperature control right 7 Automatic climate control on off entire system 8 Residual heat ventilation 9 Air volume control automatic or manual operation a AC cooling on off b Temperature control left ...

Page 190: ...is may cause burns or frostbite to unprotected skin in the immediate area of the air vents Always keep sufficient dis tance between unprotected parts of the body and the air vents If necessary use the air distribution controls 컄 page 192 to di rect the air to air vents in the vehicle interior that are not in the immediate area of unprotected skin Warning G Follow the recommended settings for heat ...

Page 191: ...ribution and air volume manually Warning G When the automatic climate control system is switched off the outside air supply and circulation are also switched off Only choose this setting for a short time Other wise the windows could fog up impairing visibility and endangering you and or others i Under certain circumstances e g when the fuel system is too hot and needs to be cooled the cooling swit...

Page 192: ...me in automatic mode The air volume settings are the same for the entire passenger compartment Activating 왘 Press control button 9 컄 page 188 The control button is engaged The U symbol on the control button comes on Deactivating 왘 Press control button 9 컄 page 188 once more The control button sticks up slightly The U symbol on the control button goes out Adjust the air volume manually 컄 page 193 S...

Page 193: ...ature set in the system Turning on cooler air 왘 Press the right button blue The indicator lamp on the button comes on Cooler air will enter from the center and side air vents Turning off cooler air 왘 Press the right button blue The indicator lamp on the button goes out The air from the outlets will return to the temperature set in the system Adjusting air distribution Use air distribution controls...

Page 194: ...ding side air vent is closed Adjusting air volume Use air volume control 9 컄 page 188 for both automatic 컄 page 190 and manual air volume adjustment Nine blower speeds are available 왘 Press control button 9 컄 page 188 The control button sticks up slightly The U symbol on the control button goes out Automatic air volume control is switched off The air volume is ad justed corresponding to the set bl...

Page 195: ...ting 왘 Press button P 컄 page 188 The indicator lamp on the button goes out Defrosting is turned off The previous settings are in effect again Windshield fogged on the outside 왘 Switch the windshield wipers on 컄 page 52 If the automatic air distribution and air volume are switched off 왘 Turn air distribution controls 1 and 5 컄 page 188 to position h or k or 왘 Press control buttons 1 5 and 9 컄 page ...

Page 196: ...onmode immediatelyshouldclear interior window fogging If interior window fogging persists make sure the air conditioning 컄 page 196 is activated or press button P i The air recirculation mode is activated auto matically 앫 at high outside temperatures 앫 if the concentration of carbon monoxide CO and nitrogen oxide NOX in the outside air increases for example in a tunnel A quantity of outside air is...

Page 197: ...he vehicle interior thus preventing the windows from fogging up Warning G Never operate the windows if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure In the event that the procedure causes po tential danger the closing of the windows can be immediately halted by releasing the button or by pressing and pulling the respective window switch i A window will only return to its...

Page 198: ... ventilate the interior for up to 30 minutes This feature makes use of the residual heat produced by the engine i Under certain circumstances e g when the fuel system is too hot and needs to be cooled the cooling switches on again automatically The red lamp on the button the automatic climate control panel flashes After cooling the fuel system sufficiently the air conditioning switches off again a...

Page 199: ...the starter switch 왘 Press button T 컄 page 188 The indicator lamp on button comes on Deactivating 왘 Press button T 컄 page 188 The indicator lamp on button goes out The residual heat is automatically turned off 앫 when the ignition is switched on 앫 after about 30 minutes 앫 if the battery voltage drops 앫 if the coolant temperature is too low ...

Page 200: ...atic reversal function will stop the window and open it slightly If the window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are closing the window by pulling and holding the switch or by pressing and hold ing button on the SmartKey or by pressing and holding the button on the climate control panel the automatic reversal function will not operate When leaving the vehic...

Page 201: ...ping the windows 왘 Press or pull respective switch again Warning G If you pull and hold the switch up when closing the window and upward movement of the window is blocked by some obstruc tion including but not limited to arms hands fingers etc the automatic reversal will not operate Warning G Driver s door only If within 5 seconds you again pull the switch past the resistance point and release the...

Page 202: ...indow switches until the windows are closed Hold the switches for approximately 1 second The power windows are synchronized Summer opening feature If the weather is warm you can ventilate the vehicle before driving off by opening the windows 왘 Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey at the rear quarter window The SmartKey must be in close proximity to the rear quarter window 왘 Press and hold button Œ ...

Page 203: ... and hold button until the side windows are completely closed 왘 Release button to interrupt procedure Warning G When closing the windows make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure If potential danger exists release button to stop the closing procedure To open press and hold button Œ To continue the closing after making sure that there is no danger of anyone b...

Page 204: ... hand side of the steering column 컄 page 30 Warning G The Cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation The driver is and must always remain responsible for the vehicle s speed and for safe brake operation Only use the cruise control if the road traffic and weather conditions make it advisable to travel at a steady speed 앫 The use of the cruise contr...

Page 205: ...he cruise control is canceled The last speed set is stored for later use The cruise control is automatically can celled when 앫 the vehicle speed is below 20 mph 30 km h 앫 ESP is in operation or switched off with the ESP switch 컄 page 86 앫 you move the gear selector lever to position N while driving i On uphill or downhill grades the cruise control may not be able to maintain the set speed Once the...

Page 206: ... Setting to last stored speed Resume function 왘 Briefly push the cruise control lever to position 4 The cruise control resumes the last set speed 왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal i Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate the cruise control After brief acceler ation e g for passing the cruise control will resume the last speed set i When you use the cruise control lever to...

Page 207: ...y could be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants Warning G To help avoid personal injury during a colli sion or sudden maneuver exercise care when storing objects in the vehicle Put lug gage or cargo in the trunk Do not pile lug gage or cargo higher than the seat backs Do not place anything on the shelf below the rear window Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy ...

Page 208: ...el net in trunk There is a net available in the trunk to secure loads 왘 Pull the trunk floor net from the trunk back wall towards the front over the luggage 왘 Hang the hooks of the net on the eyes on the trunk floor i The telephone 컄 page 209 the Roadside Assistance button 컄 page 217 and the Information button 컄 page 218 are located in the cover of the center storage compartment i With the ignitio...

Page 209: ... 1 The cigarette lighter pops out automat ically when hot Warning G Remove ashtray insert only with vehicle standing still Warning G Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter they are extremely hot Hold the knob only Make sure that any children traveling with you do not injure themselves or start a fire with the hot cigarette lighter When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKe...

Page 210: ... the lighter may no longer be able to be placed in the heating pushed in posi tion or the lighter may pop out too early with the lighter not hot enough To help avoid damaging the cigarette lighter socket we recommend connecting 12V DC elec trical accessories designed for use with a stan dard cigarette lighter plug type to the 12 V power outlets in your vehicle whenever possible i The power outlet ...

Page 211: ... Warning G Please do not forget that your primary re sponsibility is to drive the vehicle A driver s attention to the road must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others we rec ommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a telephone call If you choose to use the telephone1 while driving please use the hands free device ...

Page 212: ...le phone 1 Insert the mobile phone 2 Connector contact 3 Mobile phone cradle 왘 Slide the lower end of the mobile phone in direction of arrow 1 into connector contact 2 on mobile phone cradle 3 4 Release button 5 Engage the cell phone in mobile phone cradle 왘 Push the top of the mobile phone in di rection of arrow 5 until the lug on the mobile phone release button 4 engages The battery will be char...

Page 213: ...dle 2 in di rection of arrow 4 from the holder 3 왘 Fold the mobile phone flap 5 up i If you insert the mobile phone in the mobile phone cradle and the SmartKey is not in the starter switch the mobile phone will remain on for approximately 1 minute If you make a call during this time the mobile phone will be switched off approximately 1 minute delayed switch off time after you hang up When you remo...

Page 214: ...in hands free mode 왘 Open the mobile phone flap 왘 Either accept the call or dial the desired number 왘 Close the mobile phone flap Hands free mode is selected If you wish to change back to private mode 왘 Open the mobile phone flap 왘 Remove the mobile phone from the holder 컄 page 212 To prevent any damage the mobile phone flap must be folded down before closing the tele phone compartment i For addit...

Page 215: ...red The initial activation of the Tele Aid system may only be performed by completing the sub scriber agreement and placing an acquaintance call using the button Failure to complete either of these steps will result in a system that is not activated If you have any questions regarding activation please call the Response Center at 1 800 756 9018 in the USA or 1 800 387 0100 in Canada i The SOS butt...

Page 216: ...itiated manually by opening the cover next to the inside rear view mirror labeled SOS then briefly pressing the button located under the cover For more information see Initiating an emergency call manually 컄 page 217 Warning G If the indicator lamps in the SOS button in the Roadside Assistance button and or in the Information button do not come on dur ing the system self check or if any of these i...

Page 217: ...t provided they can speak to an occupant of the vehicle The Tele Aid system is available if 앫 it has been activated and is operation al Activation requires a subscription for monitoring services connection and cellular air time 앫 the relevant cellular phone network and GPS signals are available and pass the information on to the Response Center i Location of the vehicle on a map is only pos sible ...

Page 218: ... 왘 Press and hold the button 1 for longer than 2 seconds A call to a Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will be initiated The button will flash while the call is in progress The message Connecting call will appear in the multifunction display Warning G If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the vehicle e g smoke or fire in the vehicle ve hicle in a dangerous road location please do n...

Page 219: ...formation button is located in the center armrest cover 1 Information button 왘 Open the center storage compartment 컄 page 207 왘 Press and hold the button 1 for longer than 2 seconds A call to the Customer Assistance Center will be initiated The button will flash while the call is in progress The message Connecting call will appear in the multifunction display i The indicator lamp in the Roadside A...

Page 220: ... check after switching on the ignition togeth er with the SOS button and the Roadside Assistance button See system self check 컄 page 215 if the indi cator lamp does not come on in red or stays on longer than approximately 10 seconds If the indicator lamp in the Information button is illuminated continuously and no voice connection to the Response Center was established then the Tele Aid system cou...

Page 221: ...he remote door unlocking feature i The indicator lamp in the respective button flashes until the call is concluded Emergency calls can only be terminated by a Response Cen ter or Customer Assistance Center representa tive whereas Roadside Assistance and Information calls can also be terminated by pressing button ì on the multifunction steering wheel If the indicator lamp continues to flash or the ...

Page 222: ...ovides a convenient way to re place up to three hand held remote con trols used to operate devices such as garage door openers gate openers or other devices compatible with HomeLink or some other systems Before the integrated remote control can be used it must be programmed to the ga rage door opener gate operator or other device you wish to operate See the follow ing instructions for programming ...

Page 223: ...arning G Before programming the integrated remote control to a garage door opener or gate operator make sure people and objects are out of the way of the device to prevent po tential harm or damage When programming a garage door opener the door moves up or down When programming a gate operator the gate opens or closes Do not use the integrated remote control with any garage door opener that lacks ...

Page 224: ... To program the remaining two signal transmitter buttons repeat the steps above starting with step 3 Rolling code programming To train a garage door opener or other rolling code devices with the rolling code feature follow these instructions after completing the Programming portion steps 1 through 6 of this text A second person may make the following training procedures quicker and easier Step 8 왘...

Page 225: ...ng programming Similar to this Canadian law some U S gate operators are designed to time out in the same manner If you live in Canada or if you are having difficulties programming a gate operator regardless of where you live by using the programming procedures replace step 4 with the following Step 4 왘 Press and hold the signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 Do not release this button until it has be...

Page 226: ... channels are erased Programming tips If you are having difficulty programming the integrated remote control here are some helpful tips 앫 Check the frequency of the hand held remote control 5 typically located on the reverse side of the remote The in tegrated remote control is compatible with radio frequency devices operating between 280 390 MHz 앫 Put a new battery in hand held remote control 5 Th...

Page 227: ...e may not cause harmful interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference re ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cau...

Page 228: ...ll could be slippery when wet Be careful when entering exiting the vehicle with wet shoe soles you could slip on it When you are using floormats make sure there is enough clearance and that the floormats are securely fastened Floormats must always be securely fastened using eyelets 1 and retainer pins 2 Before driving off check that the floormats are securely in place and adjust them if necessary ...

Page 229: ...G Allow the engine to cool down completely before slipping the dust cover on your vehi cle Otherwise you could be seriously burned when coming into contact with the hot exhaust system To avoid damage to the vehicle and the dust cover observe the following 앫 Use the dust cover only when the vehicle is garaged 앫 Cover the vehicle only when the engine has cooled down completely 앫 The vehicle as well ...

Page 230: ...r part over the tail end of the vehicle 왘 Unfold the dust cover 왘 On the rear right pull down the dust cover below the bumper 왘 Pull down the dust cover on the right side of the vehicle 왘 On the front right pull down the dust cover below the bumper 왘 On the rear left pull down the dust cover below the bumper 왘 Pull down the dust cover on the left side of the vehicle 왘 On the front left pull down t...

Page 231: ...igned to accommodate any type of roof or trunk lid rack Therefore do not fit such accessories Otherwise the rack could fall off and this could result in an accident and or serious personal injury Do not use any type of roof or trunk lid rack Otherwise you will damage the bodywork or paintwork of your SLR ...

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Page 233: ...Operation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Trunk Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care ...

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Page 235: ...eed a speed of 125 mph 200 km h 앫 Do not drive at engine speeds above 4500 rpm 앫 Try to avoid heavy load on the engine driving at full throttle and driving at high engine speeds maximum of 2 3 of top speed of each gear during this break in period 앫 Avoid accelerating by kick down 앫 Change gears in good time 앫 Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using the gear select...

Page 236: ...y area Drinking and driving Pedals Warning G Drinking and driving and or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combina tions Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes perceptions and judgment The possibility of a serious or even fatal accident are greatly increased when you drink or take drugs and drive Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow anyone to drive who ...

Page 237: ... 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 컄 page 370 With the engine not running there is no power assistance for the brake and...

Page 238: ...checks and service work on the brake system should be carried out by qualified technicians only Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Because the ESP operates automatically the engine must be shut off SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 when 앫 the parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer 앫 the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised Active braking action through th...

Page 239: ... to an extent that safe braking is substantially impaired This could result in an accident Be certain to read and observe the warning notices on brake pad replacement 컄 page 88 When driving down long and steep grades relieve the load on the brakes by shifting into a lower gear to use the engine s braking power This helps prevent overheating of the brakes and reduces brake pad wear i Please contact...

Page 240: ...ces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear Warning G Do not park this vehicle in areas where com bustible materials such as grass hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the vehicle drivetrain as a result of vehicle movement before turni...

Page 241: ...age If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe have the vehicle towed to the nearest Mercedes Benz Center or tire dealer for repairs Warning G Although the applicable federal motor vehicle safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators TWI become visible at approximately 1 16 in 1 6 mm we recommend that you do not allow your tires to wear down to that level As tread depth approach...

Page 242: ...tion Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire speed rating local speed limits should be obeyed Use prudent driving speeds appropriate to prevailing conditions Your vehicle is factory equipped with Y rated tires which have a speed rating of over 186 mph 300 km h Warning G If ice has formed on the road tire traction will be substantially reduced Under such weather conditions drive steer and brake wi...

Page 243: ...umed For more information see Winter driving 컄 page 290 i For information on driving with snow chains see Snow chains 컄 page 291 Warning G On slippery road surfaces never downshift in order to obtain braking action This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control Your vehicle s ABS will not prevent this type of control loss Warning G Make sure not to endanger any other road users ...

Page 244: ...ne compart ment Water in these areas could cause damage to electrical components or wiring of the engine or transmission or could result in water being in gested by the engine through the air intake caus ing severe internal engine damage Any such damage is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G Always fasten items being carried as securely as possible In an accident during har...

Page 245: ...th a built in or attached antenna i e with out being connected to an external antenna from inside the vehicle while the engine is running Doing so could lead to a malfunc tion of the vehicle s electronic system possibly resulting in an accident and personal injury To prevent damage to the catalytic converters only use premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle Any noticeable irregularities in engin...

Page 246: ...ooklet Coolant temperature During severe operating conditions and stop and go city traffic the coolant temperature may rise close to approximately 248 F 120 C The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature over 248 F 120 C Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your heal...

Page 247: ...e engine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned 앫 Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Turn off the engine get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down ...

Page 248: ...s Warning G Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous It burns violently and can cause serious personal injury Never allow sparks flame or smoking materials near gasoline Turn off the engine before refueling Whenever you are around gasoline avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact extinguish all smoking materials Direct skin contact with fuels and the inha lation of fuel vapors can damage your healt...

Page 249: ...losing after you have locked the vehicle i More information on gasoline can be found in the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet USA only Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can cause the ú malfunction indicator lamp USA only or the malfunction indicator lamp Canada only to illuminate For more information see Practical hints 컄 page 305 i Opening the hood see 컄 page 250 If you fi...

Page 250: ...nd headlamp cleaning system 컄 page 257 Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness For more information on replacing light bulbs see Replacing bulbs 컄 page 359 For more information on exterior lamps see Exterior lamp switch 컄 page 106 Tire inflation pressure For more information on tire inflation pres sure see Checking tire inflation pressure manually 컄 page 269 ...

Page 251: ...ll the fire department Warning G You could be injured when the hood is open even when the engine is turned off Parts of the engine can become very hot To prevent burns let the engine cool off com pletely before touching any components on the vehicle Comply with all relevant safety precautions Warning G To help prevent personal injury stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine ...

Page 252: ... next to the headlamp units 왘 Pull the hood latches 2 This completes the second stage 왘 Pull the hood towards you to the stop Make sure the windshield wipers are not folded away from the windshield Otherwise the windshield wipers or the hood could be dam aged Make sure there is sufficient clearance before opening the hood A minimum clearance in front of the vehicle of 3 4 ft 25 cm is required i If...

Page 253: ...locked and entirely closed 왘 Check that the hood is properly closed If the hood is not properly engaged repeat the closing procedure Make sure there is sufficient clearance be fore opening the hood A minimum overhead clearance of 6 6 ft 2 0 m is required Warning G When closing the hood use extreme caution not to catch hand or fingers Be careful that you do not close the hood on anyone Make sure th...

Page 254: ... the oil level 앫 the vehicle must be parked on level ground 앫 the engine must be at normal operating temperature min 80 C 왘 Wait for at least 30 seconds with engine still at idle 왘 Measure engine oil level with engine still at idle The oil dipstick and the cap are located on the passenger side in the engine compartment 1 Oil dipstick 2 Filler cap 왘 Pull out oil dipstick 1 and wipe it off 왘 Reinser...

Page 255: ...g quantity between the upper and lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately 2 1 US qt 2 0 l Warning G The filler cap on the filler neck could be hot Use a rag when you unscrew the filler cap Otherwise you could burn yourself Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System For a listing of approved engine oils and oil fil ters refer to the Factory A...

Page 256: ...dd coolant as required 왘 Replace and tighten cap For more information see Coolants 컄 page 394 Warning G In order to avoid potentially serious burns 앫 Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system or if the coolant temperature gauge indi cates that the coolant is overheated 앫 Do not remove pressure cap on coolant reservoir if co...

Page 257: ...operate your vehicle for an extended period of time consult an authorized Mercedes Benz Center about steps you need to observe For more information on battery mainte nance see Batteries 컄 page 367 Warning G Observe all safety instructions and precau tions when handling automotive batteries Risk of explosion Fire open flames and smoking are prohibited when handling batteries Avoid creating sparks B...

Page 258: ...steners 2 Loop 왘 Lift up the interior floor panel by loop 2 왘 Turn the quick release fasteners 1 counterclockwise and remove the cover 3 Cap for windshield washer reservoir Opening washer fluid reservoir 왘 Pull up cap 3 by the tab Closing washer fluid reservoir 왘 Press cap 3 on to the filler neck until it engages fully For more information see Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system ...

Page 259: ...ion If incorrectly sized rims and tires are mounted 앫 The wheel brakes or suspension components can be damaged 앫 The operating clearance of the wheels and the tires may no longer be correct Warning G Worn old tires can cause accidents If the tire tread is badly worn or if the tires have sustained damage replace them Have worn or damaged tires replaced in pairs front pair or rear pair an make sure ...

Page 260: ...r 앫 bumps bulges cuts cracks or splits in the tread or side of the tire Replace the tire if you find any of the above conditions Warning G Regularly check the tires for damage Dam aged tires can cause tire inflation pressure loss As a result you could lose control of your vehicle Worn old tires can cause accidents If the tire tread is badly worn or if the tires have sustained damage replace them H...

Page 261: ...the tire is considered worn and should be replaced Recommended minimum tire tread depth 앫 Summer tires 1 8 in 3 mm 앫 Winter tires 1 6 in 4 mm 1 TWI Tread Wear Indicator The treadwear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread Warning G Tires should be replaced after 6 years regardless of the remaining tread Warning G Although the applicable federal motor safety laws consider a tire to be w...

Page 262: ... vehicle Keep unmounted tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Protect tires from contact with oil grease and gasoline Never use a round nozzle to power wash tires The intense jet of water can result in damage to the tire Always replace a damaged tire Warning G Have worn or damaged tires replaced in pairs front pair or rear pair an make sure the tires rotate in the ...

Page 263: ...axle or rear axle 1 Driver s door B pillar Following is a discussion on how to work with the information contained on the two placards with regards to loading your vehicle Tire and Loading Information Warning G Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit or vehicle capacity weight as indicated on the placard on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them ...

Page 264: ...s located on the driver s door B pillar 컄 page 262 1 Seating capacity on the Tire and Loading Information placard Steps for determining correct load limit The following steps have been developed as required of all manufacturers under Title 49 Code of U S Federal Regulations Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 Step 1 왘 Locate the statement The combined wei...

Page 265: ... That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4 Step 6 if applicable 왘 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be trans ferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle 컄 page 266 The following table shows examples on how to calcul...

Page 266: ... limit of occupants and cargo from placard Number of occupants driver and passengers Occupants weight Combined weight of all occupants Available cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight total load limit from placard minus combined weight of all occupants 1 1500 lbs 1 Occupant 1 175 lbs 175 lbs 1500 lbs 175 lbs 1325 lbs 2 1500 lbs 2 Occupant 1 175 lbs Occupant 2 195 lbs 370 lbs 1500 lbs 370 lbs 1130...

Page 267: ...GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The to tal allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle front or rear To assure that your vehicle does not ex ceed the maximum permissible weight limits GVWR and GAWR for front and rear axle have the loaded vehicle including driver passengers and all cargo and if ap plicable trailer fully loaded weighed on a suitable commercial scale Trailer tongue load ...

Page 268: ...nt notes on tire inflation pressure 컄 page 268 1 Tire and Loading Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressures The Tire and Loading Information placard lists the recommended cold tire inflation pressures for maximum loaded vehicle weight The tire inflation pressures listed apply to the tires installed as original equipment Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures...

Page 269: ...ly 1 5 psi 0 1 bar per 18 F 10 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire inflation pressure where the temperature is different from the outside temperature Checking tire inflation pressure Regularly check your tire inflation pressure at least once a month Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold The tires can be considered cold if the vehicle has ...

Page 270: ...ikely to become punctured or damaged by road debris potholes etc Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit or vehicle capacity weight as indicated on the placard on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly causing a blowout i If you have overfilled the tire release tire in flation pressure by pushing the metal stem of the valve with e g a ti...

Page 271: ...icle s control system can occur The readings issued by the control system are more precise i When the message Tire pressure displayed only after driving a few minutes appears in the multifunction display the individual inflation pressure values are matched with the tires The individual values are displayed after a few minutes driving Warning G It is the driver s responsibility to calibrate the TPM...

Page 272: ... a tire pressure monitor ing system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly underinflated Accord ingly when the low tire pressure telltale illu minates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significant ly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to t...

Page 273: ...w monitor the tire in flation pressure values of all four tires The following message will appear in the multifunction display field Tire pressure displayed only after driving a few minutes This display appears until the individual tire inflation pressure values are matched with the tires The individual values are then displayed 컄 page 270 If you wish to cancel activation 왘 Press button ç If one o...

Page 274: ...one to damage from road hazards 앫 adversely affect ride comfort 앫 increase stopping distance Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adversely affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from being overheated Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not overinflate tires Ov...

Page 275: ...urer 6 Tire ply material 컄 page 283 7 Tire size designation load and speed rating 컄 page 274 8 Load identification 컄 page 278 9 Tire name Tire size designation load and speed rating 1 Tire width 2 Aspect ratio in 3 Radial tire code 4 Rim diameter 5 Tire load rating 6 Tire speed rating i For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in...

Page 276: ... expressed in percentage The aspect ratio is arrived at by dividing section height by section width Tire code The tire code 3 컄 page 274 indicates the tire construction type The R stands for radial tire type Letter D means diag onal or bias ply construction letter B means belted bias ply construction At the tire manufacturer s option any tire with a speed capability above 149 mph 240 km h can incl...

Page 277: ... vehicle capacity weight as indicated on the placard located on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems or brake failure i Tire load rating 5 컄 page 274 and tire speed rating 6 컄 page 274 are also referred to as service description Warning G Even when permitted by law never ...

Page 278: ...ted by the speed symbol in the service description Example 245 40 ZR18 97Y In this example 97Y is the service description The letter Y designates the speed rating and the speed capabil ity of the tire is limited to 186 mph 300 km h 앫 Any tire with a speed capability above 186 mph 300 km h must include a ZR in the size designation AND the service description must be placed in parenthesis Example 27...

Page 279: ...ximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Index Speed rating Q M S1 1 or M S for winter tires up to 100 mph 160 km h T M S1 up to 118 mph 190 km h H M S1 up to 130 mph 210 km h V M S1 up to 149 mph 240 km h i Not all M S rated tires provide special win ter performance Make sure the tires you use show M S and the mountain snowflake marking on the tire sidewall These tires meet specific sn...

Page 280: ...1 DOT 2 Manufacturer s identification mark 3 Tire size 4 Tire type code at the option of the tire manufacturer 5 Date of manufacture DOT Department of Transportation A tire branding symbol 1 컄 page 279 which denotes the tire meets require ments of the U S Department of Transportation Manufacturer s identification mark The manufacturer s identification mark 2 컄 page 279 denotes the tire manufacture...

Page 281: ...imum tire load 1 Maximum tire load rating The maximum tire load is the maximum weight the tires are designed to support For more information on tire load rating 컄 page 275 For information on calculating total and cargo load capacities 컄 page 263 i For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration Warning G Do not ove...

Page 282: ...ires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration Warning G Never exceed the max tire inflation pressure Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adversely affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from being overheated Do not overinflate tires Overinflated tires ...

Page 283: ...elative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction The traction grades from highest to low est are AA A B and C Those grades rep resent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled ...

Page 284: ...r the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Tire ply material 1 Plies in sidewall 2 Plies under tread This marking tells you about the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread Warning G The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire t...

Page 285: ...he rim Cold tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than one mile 1 6 km Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with stan dard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant and if so equipped air conditioning and additional optional equipment but without passen gers and cargo DOT Department ...

Page 286: ...ditions Normal occupant weight The number of occupants the vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 68 kilograms 150 lb Occupant distribution The distribution of occupants in a vehicle at their designated seating positions Production options weight The combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over 5 lb 2 3 kilograms in excess of those standard items which they replac...

Page 287: ...ing Part of tire designation indicates the speed range for which a tire is approved Total load limit Rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kilograms 150 lb times the vehicle s designated seating capacity Traction Force exerted by the vehicle on the road via the tires The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road Treadwear indicators Narrow bands somet...

Page 288: ...e of tire wear The same rotation spinning direction must be maintained 컄 page 261 Rotate tires before the characteristic tire wear pattern becomes visible shoulder wear on front tires and tread center wear on rear tires Thoroughly clean the mounting face of wheels and brake disks i e the inner side of the wheels tires during each rotation Check for and ensure proper tire inflation pressure For inf...

Page 289: ...ver up as many notches as possible and move the gear se lector lever to park position P before loos ening the wheel bolts Otherwise the vehicle may move and cause an accident and or serious personal injury Do not use air tools such as an impact wrench when installing or removing the anti theft wheel nuts An impact wrench can damage the anti theft wheel nuts and the wheel nut key or cause them to m...

Page 290: ...tening torque of 95 lb ft 130 Nm Warning G The wheels could come loose if the wheel bolts are not tightened to a torque of 95 lb ft 130 Nm Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel i Keep the anti theft wheel nut key in a conve nient place in your vehicle where you and service personnel can always find it easily when it is needed i If you should lose the anti theft wheel nut key or...

Page 291: ... Make sure the tires you use show the mountain snowflake marking on the tire sidewall These tires meet specific snow traction performance requirements of the Rubber Manufacturers Association RMA and the Rubber Association of Can ada RAC and have been designed specif ically for use in snow conditions Use of winter tires is the only way to achieve the maximum effectiveness of the ABS and ESP in wint...

Page 292: ...ns that are approved by Mercedes Benz Your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject 앫 Use of snow chains may be prohibited depending on location Always check local and state laws before installing snow chains i When driving with snow chains you may wish to deactivate the ESP 컄 page 85 before setting the vehicle in motion This will improve the vehicle s traction If...

Page 293: ...ion display Service Due now Clearing the maintenance service indicator message The maintenance service indicator mes sage is automatically cleared after 30 sec onds when you switch on the ignition You can also clear it yourself 1 Reset button 왘 Press reset button 1 The maintenance service indicator message is cleared and the standard display appears in the multifunction display 컄 page 117 Failure ...

Page 294: ... the left multi function display and the maintenance service deadline appears in the right multifunction display i If the vehicle is not be used for a longer pe riod of time do not disconnect the consumer battery Instead maintain the condition of the battery by using the battery charger approved by Mercedes Benz for use on the SLR and supplied with the car 컄 page 369 This charger automat ically co...

Page 295: ...vice indicator in the maintenance relevant information for your vehicle Such information is available from either an authorized Mercedes Benz Center or directly from Mercedes Benz i If the maintenance service indicator was in advertently reset have an authorized Mercedes Benz Center correct it Only reset if the proper maintenance service has been performed Resetting the system without performing t...

Page 296: ...Insects 앫 Tree resins etc Frequent washing reduces and or elimi nates the aggressiveness and potency of the above adverse influences More frequent washings are necessary to deal with unfavorable conditions 앫 near the ocean 앫 in industrial areas smoke exhaust emissions 앫 during winter operation You should check your vehicle from time to time for stone chipping or other damage Any damage should be r...

Page 297: ...ecommends you to have your vehicle cleaned at an automatic car wash from the start preferably one without brushes or to use plenty of water when hand washing your vehicle Do not wash the car in direct sunlight and when the body surface is hot In the winter remove salt residue quickly and thoroughly Do not use scouring agents on these parts Never apply strong force and only use a soft non scratchin...

Page 298: ... the wiper arm Warning G For safety reasons switch off wipers and remove SmartKey from starter switch before cleaning the wiper blades Otherwise the wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts They could tear To clean the window interior do not use a dry cloth abrasives solvents or cleaners con taining solvents Do not touch the inside of the front rea...

Page 299: ...Practical hints What 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 ...

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Page 301: ...if the system recog nizes that the vehicle starts to skid or that a wheel is spinning 왘 Switch the ESP back on 컄 page 86 Exceptions 컄 page 85 왘 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 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Risk of accident The ESP is not ...

Page 302: ...come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least one tire The cruise control is deactivated 왘 When driving off apply as little throttle as possible 왘 While driving ease up on the accelerator 왘 Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail ing road and weather conditions 왘 Do not deactivate ESP Exceptions 컄 page 85 Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an acciden...

Page 303: ...hout ABS available 왘 Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident 왘 Read and observe messages in the multifunction display 컄 page 314 The charging voltage has fallen below 10 volts The ABS has swit...

Page 304: ...afe location or as soon as it is safe to do so and contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Do not add brake fluid This will not solve the problem 왘 Read and observe messages in the multifunction display 컄 page 314 Warning G Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi nated can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on Do not add brake flu...

Page 305: ... possi ble by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center An on board diagnostic connector is used by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagnostics system It allows the accu rate identification of system malfunctions through the readout of diagnostic trouble codes It is located in the front left area of the footwell next to the parking brake pedal Your fuel tank is empty 왘 After refueling...

Page 306: ... driving The fuel cap is not closed tightly 왘 Check the fuel cap 컄 page 247 If it is not closed properly 왘 Close the fuel cap If it is closed properly 왘 Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center i Some states may by law require you to visit a workshop immediately as soon as the engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on Check local requirements ...

Page 307: ... driving uphill and stop and go driving D The red coolant temperature warning lamp comes on while the engine is running and you hear a warning sound The coolant temperature has exceeded 248 F 120 C 왘 Stop as soon as possible in a safe loca tion and allow the engine and coolant to cool down Warning G Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine ...

Page 308: ... 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 왘 Refuel at the nearest gas station 컄 page 247 The fuel cap is not closed tightly 왘 Check the fuel cap 컄 page 247 The engine oil temperature indicator comes on in the tachometer while drivi...

Page 309: ...ine You hear a warning chime for a maximum of 6 seconds after starting the engine You have forgotten to fasten your seat belt 왘 Fasten your seat belt The warning chime stops sounding The red seat belt telltale comes on while the vehicle is standing still and the engine is running or during driving You and or your passenger have forgotten to fasten your seat belts 왘 Fasten your seat belts The seat ...

Page 310: ... goes out and the warning chime stops sounding There are items placed on the passenger seat and therefore the system senses the passen ger seat as being occupied 왘 Remove the items from the passenger seat and put them in a safe place The seat belt telltale goes out and the warning chime stops sounding i After 60 seconds with an unfastened seat belt the warning chime stops sounding and the seat bel...

Page 311: ...caution to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G In the event that a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immedi ately to have the system checked otherwise the SRS may not be deployed when needed in an accident which could result in serious or fa...

Page 312: ...e size indicated on the vehicle placard or the tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire infla tion pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitor ing system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly underinflated Accord ingly when the low tire pressure...

Page 313: ...senger seat The system is malfunctioning 왘 Have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible 왘 Also read and observe any messages in the multifunction display and follow corrective steps 컄 page 319 Warning G If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated with the weight of a typical adult or some one larger than a small individual o...

Page 314: ... objects applying supplemental weight onto the seat are present 왘 If the passenger front air bag off indi cator lamp remains out have the sys tem checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Do not transport a child on the pas senger seat until the system has been repaired 왘 Also read and observe any messages in the multifunction display and follow corrective steps 컄 page 319 ...

Page 315: ...sing the reset button 컄 page 29 or button j k ÿ or è on the multifunction steering wheel Other messages of high priority and messages of less immediate priority can be cleared from the multifunction display using the reset button or button j k ÿ or è on the multifunction steering wheel They are then stored in the vehicle status message memory 컄 page 128 Remember that clearing a message will only m...

Page 316: ...ive As a result you will not be able to see infor mation about your driving conditions such as speed or outside temperature warn ing indicator lamps malfunction warning messages or the failure of any systems Driving characteristics may be impaired If you must continue to drive do so with added caution Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible i Switching on the ignition causes...

Page 317: ...system is still functioning normally but with out the ABS the ESP and the BAS available 왘 Drive a short distance with added caution at a vehicle speed of above 12 mph 20 km h When the message disappears the ABS the ESP and the BAS are available again If the message does not disappear 왘 Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability 왘 Have the s...

Page 318: ... instructions increases the risk of an accident Convenience functions temporarily unavailable The battery for electrical consumers has insufficient voltage and can no longer supply the convenience func tions such rear window heating As soon as the on board voltage is sufficient you will see the following message in the multi function display Convenience functions available again The electrical con...

Page 319: ...lable See Oper Manual Risk of accident The ESP is deactivated because the power supply has been interrupted The ABS may not be operational The electro hydraulic brake system is still functioning normally but with out the ESP available 왘 Synchronize the ESP With the vehicle sta tionary turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right If the ESP message does not go out 왘 Continue...

Page 320: ...fe location as soon as possible and check the passenger seat for the following 왘 Switch off the ignition 컄 page 40 왘 Apply the parking brake 컄 page 55 왘 Remove child and child restraint from passenger seat 왘 Make sure that no objects which are applying supplemen tal weight onto the seat are present The system may rec ognize such supplemental weight and sense that an occupant on the passenger seat ...

Page 321: ...pied Wait at least 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display If above conditions are met you can occupy the passenger seat again Depending on the passenger classification sensed by the OCS 컄 page 67 the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out If above conditions are not met t...

Page 322: ...at for the following 왘 Switch off the ignition 컄 page 40 왘 Apply the parking brake 컄 page 55 왘 Have the passenger vacate the seat and exit the vehicle 왘 Keep the seat unoccupied close the passenger door and switch on the ignition 컄 page 40 Monitor the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp 컄 page 70 and the multifunction display in the instrument cluster 컄 page 117 for the following With the seat un...

Page 323: ...he multifunction display If above conditions are met you can occupy the passenger seat again Depending on the passenger classification sensed by the OCS 컄 page 67 the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out If above conditions are not met the system is not working properly Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G If ...

Page 324: ...t workshop There is a malfunction in the supple mental restraint systems The air bags or emergency tensioning de vices ETDs could deploy unexpect edly or fail to activate in an accident 왘 Drive with added caution and have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately Warning G In the event that a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above the SRS may not be operat...

Page 325: ...r temporarily unavailable The tire inflation pressure monitor is unable to monitor the tire inflation pressure due to 앫 the presence of several wheel sensors in the vehicle 앫 excessive wheel sensor temperatures 앫 a nearby radio interference source 앫 unrecognized wheel sensors mounted 왘 Remove any extra wheel sensors from the vehicle As soon as the causes of the malfunc tion have been removed the T...

Page 326: ...n pressure values 컄 page 271 Tire pressure monitor inoperative Drive to workshop The TPMS is malfunctioning 왘 Have the TPMS checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center A wheel without proper sensor was installed 왘 Have the wheel checked Please correct the tire pressure The tire inflation pressure is too low in one or more tires 왘 Check and correct tire inflation pressure as required 컄 page 268 W...

Page 327: ...kshop The provided operating safety of the automatic transmission is reduced 왘 Drive with added caution and have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately Transmission Shift to N The transmission is in neutral although the gear selector lever is not 왘 Move the gear selector lever to neutral position N ...

Page 328: ...ning The electro hydraulic brake system requires electrical energy and therefore has only limited operation Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and the pedal travel is longer The stopping distance is increased If necessary apply full pressure to the brake pedal 왘 Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness 왘 Do ...

Page 329: ...mmediately in a safe location and check the poly V belt If it is broken 왘 Do not continue to drive Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If it is in order 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center imme diately Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness 왘 Rea...

Page 330: ...sage 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 Stopp...

Page 331: ...o not add brake fluid This will not solve the problem Warning G Driving with the message Check brake fluid level displayed can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire You can be seriously burn...

Page 332: ...essages 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 S...

Page 333: ...bly greater brake pedal force is required and the pedal travel is longer The stopping distance is increased 왘 Start the engine As soon as the engine is running the message disappears Increased stopping distance Start engine Warning G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide CO and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death Do not ...

Page 334: ...stem 왘 Drive more smoothly and think ahead to avoid unnecessary braking 왘 Use the engine s braking power more frequent ly Shift into a lower gear 컄 page 174 왘 Cautiously continue driving so that the air stream will cool down the brakes 왘 The message disappears after driving carefully for a few minutes Warning G Overheating of the brake system will short en the service life of the brake disks The b...

Page 335: ...ce interval the brake disks must be checked Observe the information given in the Maintenance Booklet and contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G Have brake pad replacement and other work on the electro hydraulic brake system car ried out by qualified technicians only Con tact your Mercedes Benz Center for further information The electro hydraulic brake system must be deactivated prior...

Page 336: ... under 248 F 120 C you may continue driving to the nearest specialist workshop 왘 Avoid placing heavy loads on the engine e g by driving uphill as well as stop and go traffic 왘 Have the fan replaced as soon as possible Warning G Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts You could be seriously burned ...

Page 337: ...t is safe to do so 왘 Turn off the engine 왘 Check the poly V belt If it is broken 왘 Do not continue to drive Otherwise the engine will over heat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If it is intact 왘 Wait for the message to disappear before restarting the engine Doing otherwise could result in serious engine damage that...

Page 338: ...ated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by open ing the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic Turn off the engine get out of the vehicle and do not s...

Page 339: ...ately in a safe location 왘 Do not drive any further 왘 Apply the parking brake 컄 page 55 왘 Wait until the instrument cluster display has cleared Otherwise you could damage the rear differential The differential warning should not be ignored Extended driving with the symbol displayed could result in serious rear differential damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty ...

Page 340: ...stem malfunction Visit workshop The fuel cooling system is malfunctioning 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately Engine oil pressure Visit workshop There is no oil in the engine There is a danger of engine damage 왘 Stop your vehicle immediately in a safe location 왘 Switch off the engine 왘 Do not drive any further 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately The engine...

Page 341: ... fuel system may be leaky 왘 Check the fuel cap 컄 page 247 If it is not closed properly 왘 Close the fuel cap If it is closed properly 왘 Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center ì Tel Enter PIN You have not yet entered your PIN in you telephone 왘 Enter the PIN for your SIM card I Remove key You have forgotten to remove the SmartKey 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter swi...

Page 342: ...y appear if a critical number of LEDs have blown 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Front foglamp left The left front fog lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Front foglamp right The right front fog lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Rear foglamp left The left rear ...

Page 343: ...y appear if all LEDs have stopped working 왘 Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible License plate lamp left The left license plate lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible License plate lamp right The right license plate lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible AUTO light inoperative The light sensor i...

Page 344: ... The front right side marker lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Marker lamp rear left The rear left side marker lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Marker lamp rear right The rear right side marker lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Parking lamp front left Auxiliary bulb on The left front parking lamp is malfunctioning...

Page 345: ... of LEDs have blown 왘 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 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Turn off lights You have removed the Smart Key from the starter switch opened the driver s door and left th...

Page 346: ...bulb on The right front turn signal lamp is malfunctioning An auxiliary bulb is being used 왘 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 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Turn signal rear right Auxiliary bulb on The right rear tu...

Page 347: ...aired using TIREFIT contact Roadside Assistance 왘 Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle You may lose control of the vehicle Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build up and possibly a fire Warning G Have worn or damaged tires rep...

Page 348: ...r tire using TIREFIT 컄 page 362 or contact Roadside Assistance If tire cannot be temporarily repaired using TIREFIT contact Roadside Assistance 왘 Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle You may lose control of the vehicle Continued driving with a flat tire...

Page 349: ...FL Check tire The left front tire inflation pressure is low 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt 왘 Check the tires If no damage visible check and correct tire inflation pressure as required 왘 If necessary have the wheel repaired or replaced at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle You may lose con...

Page 350: ...FR Check tire The right front tire inflation pressure is low 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt 왘 Check the tires If no damage visible check and correct tire inflation pressure as required 왘 If necessary have the wheel repaired or replaced at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle You may lose co...

Page 351: ...RL Check tire The left rear tire inflation pressure is low 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt 왘 Check the tires If no damage visible check and correct tire inflation pressure as required 왘 If necessary have the wheel repaired or replaced at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle You may lose cont...

Page 352: ...RR Check tire The right rear tire inflation pressure is low 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt 왘 Check the tires If no damage visible check and correct tire inflation pressure as required 왘 If necessary have the wheel repaired or replaced at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle You may lose con...

Page 353: ...s it is safe to do so 왘 Close the hood 컄 page 250 There is otherwise danger of an accident Check doors 2 You are attempting to drive with one or more doors open 왘 Close the doors Ê This message will appear whenever the trunk lid is open 왘 Close the trunk lid 컄 page 103 L Tele Aid Drive to workshop One or more main functions of the Tele Aid system are malfunctioning 왘 Have the Tele Aid system check...

Page 354: ... are located on the right hand side underneath the floor in the trunk 1 Vehicle literature portfolio 2 TIREFIT kit electrical air pump 3 Towing eye bolt i Check expiration dates and contents for completeness at least once a year and replace missing expired items i When your SLR is delivered you will find the vehicle literature portfolio in the rear storage compartment 컄 page 207 For permanent stor...

Page 355: ...354 Practical hints Where will I find Compact guide Canada only The compact guide is located in the rear storage compartment 1 Storage compartment ...

Page 356: ...tab 1 in the direction of arrow and at the same time remove mechanical key 2 completely out of the housing Trunk lid lock 3 Unlocking 왘 Insert the mechanical key in the trunk lid lock 왘 Perform the following two steps simultaneously 왘 Turn the mechanical key counterclockwise to the stop to position 3 왘 Pull the trunk lid handle and lift the trunk lid i Unlocking the trunk with the mechanical key w...

Page 357: ...e trunk 1 Emergency release catch 왘 Unlock the trunk 컄 page 355 왘 Pull emergency release catch 1 The door is unlocked 왘 Open the door in the normal way 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center i Unlocking the driver s door with the emer gency release catch will trigger the anti theft alarm system To cancel the alarm insert the SmartKey in the starter switch i If it still is not possible to unl...

Page 358: ...hod of disposal Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling Replacement batteries Lithium type CR 2025 or equivalent 왘 Remove the mechanical key out of the SmartKey 컄 page 355 Warning G Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive substances Therefore keep the batteries out of reach of children If a battery is swallowed seek medical help immediately i When inserting...

Page 359: ...2 The battery compartment is unlatched 왘 Pull battery compartment out of the housing in direction of arrow 3 5 Battery 6 Contact spring 왘 Remove the discharged batteries 왘 Using a lint free cloth insert new batteries 5 under the contact spring 6 with the plus side facing up 왘 Return battery compartment into housing until it locks into place 왘 Slide mechanical key 1 back into the SmartKey 왘 Check t...

Page 360: ...r headlamp adjustment Do not replace the LEDs or bulbs yourself You could otherwise damage the vehicle lighting system or parts of the vehicle Only have the LEDs or bulbs replaced by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center i If the headlamps are fogged up on the inside as a result of high humidity driving the vehicle a distance should clear up the fogging i Substitute bulbs will be brought into use whe...

Page 361: ...e marker lamp WY 5 W 4 Parking lamp W 5 W 5 Low and high beam lamp D2S 35 W 6 High beam flasher H7 55 W 7 Front fog lamp H3 55 W Lamp Type 8 Brake parking lamp LEDs 9 Turn signal lamp LEDs a Side marker lamp P 21 W b High mounted brake lamp LEDs c License plate lamp C 5 W d Rear fog lamp P 21 W e Backup lamp P 21 W f Reflector ...

Page 362: ...arning G Wiper blades are components that are sub ject to wear and tear Change the wiper blades twice a year preferably in the spring and fall Otherwise the windows will not be properly wiped As a result you may not be able to observe surrounding traffic condi tions and could cause an accident The hood must be opened 컄 page 250 before folding the wiper arms away from the windshield You could other...

Page 363: ...s should not be removed from the tire 왘 Take TIREFIT the sticker and the electric air pump out of the trunk 왘 Attach the sticker where it will be easily seen by the driver on the instrument cluster A wheel change should only be carried out at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Other wise there is a danger of damaging the vehicle by jacking it up incorrectly i Open door only when conditions are saf...

Page 364: ... come in contact with hair eyes or clothing TIREFIT is harmful if inhaled swallowed or absorbed through the skin causes skin eye and respiratory irritation Any contact with eyes or skin should be flushed immediately with plenty of water If clothing comes in contact with TIREFIT change clothing as soon as possible In case of allergic reaction or rash consult a physician immediately Warning G Keep T...

Page 365: ...ant material inside the tire 왘 Unscrew the air pump s air hose 5 from flange 6 of the TIREFIT container 왘 Screw air hose 5 onto tire valve 7 왘 Inflate the tire again 왘 After attaining a tire inflation pressure of 26 psi 1 8 bar press 0 on electric air pump switch 8 The electric air pump should now be switched off 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 컄 page 40 왘 Detach the electr...

Page 366: ...below 50 mph 80 km h with the recommended tire inflation pressure Warning G Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph 80 km h A TIREFIT repair is not designed to operate at higher speeds The sticker must be attached on the instru ment cluster where it will be easily seen by the driver Vehicle handling characteristics may change Adapt your driving accordingly Warning G If tire inflation pressure has fa...

Page 367: ...not overinflate tires Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort wear unevenly increase stopping distance and result in sudden deflation blowout because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris potholes etc Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit or vehicle capacity weight as indicated on the placard on the driver s door B pi...

Page 368: ...or sparks away from battery avoid improper connection of jumper cables smoking etc You must not jump start the vehicle other wise the vehicle electrical systems could be damaged Only use the battery charge unit tested and ap proved by Mercedes Benz for use on the SLR to charge the battery or maintain the battery charge Using other battery chargers may cause damage to the vehicle and or personal in...

Page 369: ...driving style accordingly For more information see Electro hydraulic brake system 컄 page 86 Warning G With a disconnected battery 앫 you will no longer be able to turn the SmartKey in the starter switch 앫 the gear selector lever will remain locked in park position P Warning G Never charge a battery while still installed in the vehicle unless the battery charge unit approved by Mercedes Benz supplie...

Page 370: ...changer on the left hand side in the trunk 1 Charging point 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch 왘 Open the cover of the charging point 1 왘 Connect the battery charger with the charging point 1 왘 Observe and follow the separate operating instructions for the battery charger 왘 Charge up the battery The battery charger switches off automatically when the battery is sufficiently charged Usin...

Page 371: ...tive braking action through the ESP may oth erwise seriously damage the brake system which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground the gear selector lever must be in neu tral position N and the SmartKey must be in starter switch position 2 When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground or the front axle raised the vehicle ma...

Page 372: ...one using the properly installed towing eye bolt Never attach tow cable tow rope or tow rod to the vehicle chassis frame or suspension parts i To signal turns while being towed with the hazard warning flasher in use turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 2 and activate the combination switch for the left or right turn signal in the usual manner only the selected turn signal will operate Upon ...

Page 373: ...connected and charged Otherwise you will not be able to switch on the ignition and move the selector lever to neutral position N There will then be no power assistance when steering and braking Transporting the vehicle The towing eye bolt can be used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or transporter for transporting purposes 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 40 왘 Move the selector lever to neutral p...

Page 374: ...373 Practical hints Fuses 왔 Fuses You must not change the fuses yourself as you could damage the vehicle electrical systems Have fuses changed at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center ...

Page 375: ...Technical data Spare parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly V belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main dimensions Weights Fuels coolants lubricants etc ...

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Page 377: ...ice More than 300 000 different parts for Mercedes Benz models are available Genuine Mercedes Benz parts are subject ed to stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically developed manufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes Benz vehicles Therefore Genuine Mercedes Benz parts should be installed The use of non genuine Mercedes Benz parts and accessories not authorized by Mer...

Page 378: ...Massachusetts and Vermont1 Emission Control System Warranty Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes Benz Spare Parts and Accessories warranties copies of which are available at any Mercedes Benz Center Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet Should you lose your Service and Warranty Information booklet have an authorized Mercedes Benz Center arrange for a replacement...

Page 379: ...entification Number is locat ed on the driver s side in the bottom corner of the windshield 3 Vehicle Identification Number 4 Vacuum line routing diagram label 5 Emission control information label includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards Engine number The engine number is engraved on the un derside of the engine and can only be read after removing the casing on...

Page 380: ...has two poly V belts belt one shown in purple belt two shown in black 1 Idler pulley 2 Automatic belt tensioner 3 Power steering pump 4 Air conditioning compressor 5 Idler pulley 6 Crankshaft 7 Coolant pump 8 Generator alternator 9 Idler pulley a Automatic belt tensioner b Supercharger ...

Page 381: ...ylinders 8 8 Bore 3 82 in 97 00 mm 3 82 in 97 00 mm Stroke 3 60 in 92 00 mm 3 60 in 92 00 mm Total piston displacement 331 8 cu in 5439 cm3 331 8 cu in 5439 cm3 Compression ratio 8 8 1 8 8 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 617 hp 6500 rpm2 460 kW 6500 rpm 2 Premium fuel required Performance may vary with fuel octane rating 641 hp 6500 rpm2 478 kW 6500 rpm Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 575 lb ft 3250 5...

Page 382: ...ons and different tire deformation characteristics that could cause them to come into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts This may result in damage to the tires or the vehicle i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter A placard with the recommended tire infla tion pressures is located on the driver s door B pillar Some vehicles may have su...

Page 383: ...11 2 J x 19 111 2 J x 18 Wheel offset 1 73 in 44 mm 1 73 in 44 mm Summer tires radial ply tires 295 30 ZR19 100Y XL1 295 35 ZR18 99Y 1 1 Must not be used with snow chains Only use Michelin tires of the sizes and types noted above They are the only tires approved for use on the Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Use of tires not specially approved for the Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren could result in unanticipa...

Page 384: ... offset 1 73 in 44 mm Summer tires radial ply tires 295 30 ZR19 100Y XL1 1 Must not be used with snow chains Only use Michelin tires of the sizes and types noted above They are the only tires approved for use on the Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition Use of tires not specially approved for the Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition could result in unanticipated perfor mance characteristics For m...

Page 385: ...Rear axle Rims light alloy 9 J x 18 Wheel offset 1 77 in 45 mm Tires radial ply tires 245 40 R18 97V XL M S Only use Michelin tires of the sizes and types noted above They are the only tires approved for use on the SLR Use of tires not specially approved for the SLR could result in unanticipated performance characteristics For more information contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center ...

Page 386: ...3 in 46 5 mm Tires radial ply tires 255 35 R19V 96 XL M S 1 1 Must not be used with snow chains Only use Dunlop tires of the sizes and types noted above They are the only tires approved for use on the Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition Use of tires not specially approved for the Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition could result in unanticipated performance char acteristics For more information...

Page 387: ... alternator 14 V 150 A 14 V 150 A Starter motor 12 V 1 7 kW 12 V 1 7 kW Battery Starter battery 12 V 35 Ah 12 V 35 Ah Battery for electrical consumers 12 V 70 Ah 12 V 70 Ah Spark plugs NGK ILFR6A NGK ILFR6A Electrode gap 0 031 in 0 8 mm 0 031 in 0 8 mm Tightening torque 18 22 lb ft 25 30 Nm 18 22 lb ft 25 30 Nm ...

Page 388: ...cle width 75 1 in 1908 mm 75 1 in 1908 mm Overall vehicle width doors open widest point 111 7 in 2838 mm 111 7 in 2838 mm Overall vehicle height 49 6 in 1261 mm 49 3 in 1251 mm Overall vehicle height doors open highest point 80 5 in 2045 mm 80 1 in 2035 mm Wheelbase 106 3 in 2700 mm 106 3 in 2700 mm Track front 64 5 in 1638 mm 64 5 in 1638 mm Track rear 61 8 in 1569 mm 61 8 in 1569 mm ...

Page 389: ...388 Technical data Weights Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg 220 lb 100 kg ...

Page 390: ... 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 t...

Page 391: ... 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 R 134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil never R 12 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system 7 4 US qt 7 l MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit and water for temperatures above freezing or M...

Page 392: ...ne oils and oil filters of specification other than those expressly re quired for the Maintenance System or changing of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer than those called for by the Maintenance System will result in engine or emission control system dam age not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Please follow Maintenance System recommen dations for scheduled oil changes Fai...

Page 393: ...e serious personal injury Never allow sparks flame or smoking materials near gasoline Turn off the engine before refueling Whenever you are around gasoline avoid inhaling fumes and skin or cloth contact extinguish all smoking materials Direct skin contact with fuels and the inhalation of fuel vapors can damage your health To maintain the engine s durability and per formance premium unleaded gasoli...

Page 394: ...t the build up of carbon deposits After an extended period of using fuels without such additives carbon deposits can build up especially on the intake valves and in the combustion area leading to engine performance problems such as 앫 Warm up hesitation 앫 Unstable idle 앫 Knocking pinging 앫 Misfire 앫 Power loss In areas where carbon deposits may be encountered due to lack of availability of gasoline...

Page 395: ...tenance Booklet is only applicable if MB 325 0 Anticorrosion Antifreeze solu tion or other Mercedes Benz approved products of equal specification are used to renew the coolant concentration or bring it back up to the proper level For information on other Mercedes Benz approved products of equal specification refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet USA only or contact an authorized ...

Page 396: ...t up to the proper level have cooling system checked for signs of leakage Please make sure the mixture is in accordance with label instruc tions The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water If you are not sure about the water quality con sult an authorized Mercedes Benz Center ...

Page 397: ... is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle MB 325 0 Anticorrosion Antifreeze agent Before the start of the winter season or once a year in hot southern regions you should have the anticorrosion antifreeze concentration checked The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for service Anticorrosion antifreeze quantity Approximatel...

Page 398: ...ratures Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit and water 앫 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water 1 34 fl oz 40 ml MB SummerFit to 1 gal 4 0 l water For temperatures below freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit and commercially avail able premixed windshield washer solvent a...

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Page 400: ...amps Bi Xenon headlamps produce low beam and high beam CAC Customer Assistance Center Mercedes Benz customer service cen ter which can help you with any ques tions about your vehicle and provide assistance in the event of a breakdown CAN system Controller Area Network Data bus network serving to control vehicle functions such as door locking or windshield wiping depending on vehicle settings and o...

Page 401: ...e Device which deploys in certain frontal and rear collisions exceeding the sys tem s threshold to tighten the seat belts SRS GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating 컄 page 284 Gear range Number of gears which are available to the automatic transmission for shifting The automatic gear shifting process can be adapted to specific operating conditions using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshi...

Page 402: ...detona tion knocking The average of both the MON Motor Octane Number and RON Research Octane Number is posted at the pump also known as ANTI KNOCK INDEX Multifunction display Two display fields in the instrument cluster used to present information provided by the control system Multifunction steering wheel Steering wheel with buttons for operating the control system Normal occupant weight 컄 page 2...

Page 403: ...e engine has been turned off Rim 컄 page 285 RON Research Octane Number The Research Octane Number for gaso line as determined by a standardized method It is an indication of a gaso line s ability to resist undesired detona tion knocking The average of both the MON Motor Octane Number and RON Research Octane Number is posted at the pump also known as ANTI KNOCK INDEX Electro hydraulic brake system ...

Page 404: ...h with which threaded fasteners such as wheel bolts are tightened TIN Tire Identification Number 컄 page 286 Tire load rating 컄 page 286 Tire ply composition and material used 컄 page 286 Tire speed rating 컄 page 286 TIREFIT kit Accessory for emergency and tempo rary tire repair The TIREFIT kit consists of a container with sealant material a filler hose and an air compressor Traction 컄 page 286 Trea...

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Page 406: ... lamp 70 Safety guidelines 64 Air conditioning system see Automatic cli mate control Air distribution 191 192 Air pressure 284 Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air recirculation mode 195 Air vents 187 Air volume 191 193 Airbrake 31 89 Automatic mode 91 Emergency braking 91 Manual mode 90 Message in the multifunction display 327 Test Mode 90 Warning lamp 29 307 Alarm system see Anti theft s...

Page 407: ...s 187 Air volume 191 Control panel 188 Deactivating system 190 Defrosting 185 194 MAXCOOL 193 Residual heat utilization 197 Side air vents 31 Temperature 191 Temperature sensor 33 Automatic headlamp mode 107 Automatic lighting control Interior lighting 112 Automatic transmission 169 Accelerator position 173 Damage 372 Driving tips 173 Emergency operation Limp Home Mode 181 Gear ranges 174 Gear sel...

Page 408: ...e multifunction display 330 Brake lamps 360 High mounted 360 Messages in the multifunction display 341 Brake pads Messages in the multifunction display 334 Wear 238 Brakes 236 Excessive loads 238 Warning lamp 29 303 Break in period 234 Bulbs Messages in the multifunction display 341 Replacing 359 C CAC 399 California retail buyers and lessees impor tant notice for 15 Call priority Tele Aid 220 CAN...

Page 409: ...f radio transmitters 243 Control system 117 399 Multifunction display 117 Multifunction steering wheel 118 Control system menus 120 722 Edition menu 123 AUDIO menu 126 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 ...

Page 410: ...e 116 122 Symbol messages 327 Text messages 316 Vehicle status messages 128 314 Distance to empty 140 Distance to empty range Trip computer 140 Door Control panel 34 Entry lamps 112 Handle Inside 34 Handle Outside 38 Locking unlocking SmartKey 38 98 Message in the multifunction display 352 Opening from inside outside 38 101 Remote door unlock Tele Aid 220 Unlocking in an emergency 356 DOT 284 Drin...

Page 411: ...g flasher 111 Instrument cluster Indicator lamps 300 Roadside Assistance 16 217 Towing the vehicle 370 Emission control 245 Information label 378 System warranties 14 Vacuum line routing diagram label 378 Engine Break in recommendations 234 Cleaning 297 Compartment 250 Malfunction indicator lamp 29 304 Number 378 400 Poly V belt layout 379 Starting 47 Tachometer 29 Technical data 380 Turning off 5...

Page 412: ...atistics 139 140 Filler flap 247 Filling the tank 247 Fuel reserve warning lamp 29 307 Gauge 29 Premium unleaded gasoline 247 392 Requirements Octane rating 390 393 Fuel cap Messages in the multifunction display 305 340 Fuel filler flap Locking unlocking 247 Fuel reserve Message in the multifunction display 340 Fuel reserve warning lamp 29 Fuel system Message in the multifunction display 339 Fuel ...

Page 413: ... Indicator lamp 29 Messages in the multifunction display 341 Replacing bulbs 359 Switching on 110 High mounted brake lamp 360 High performance driving 238 High pressure cleaners 297 Hood 250 Messages in the multifunction display 352 Horn 27 HVAC see Automatic climate control Hydroplaning 241 I Identification labels 378 Identification Number Vehicle VIN 378 Ignition 40 Immobilizer 92 Indicator lamp...

Page 414: ... the batteries 357 Turning off the engine 56 Unlocking Trunk 101 Kickdown 173 401 Kilopascal 285 Knee air bags 66 L Labels Certification 378 Emission control label 378 Vacuum line routing 378 Lamps Exterior 359 Lamps exterior Messages in the multifunction display 341 Lamps indicator and warning ABS 29 302 ABS ESP 29 300 Airbrake 29 307 Battery SmartKey 100 Brake 29 303 Center console 312 Coolant 2...

Page 415: ...intenance 292 367 Calling up service indicator 294 Resetting service indicator 294 Service indicator 292 Service term exceeded 293 Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps Manual shift program Automatic transmission 179 Map pocket in passenger footwell 206 Maximum load rating Tires 285 Maximum loaded vehicle weight 285 Maximum tire inflation pressure 285 Mechanical key 355 Menus see Control system menus...

Page 416: ... 109 136 Normal occupant weight 285 Number Vehicle Identification VIN 378 403 O Occupant Classification System see OCS Occupant distribution 285 Occupant safety Air bags 62 Children and air bags 63 Children in the vehicle 75 Fastening the seat belts 45 Infant and child restraint systems 76 OCS 67 Passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 70 Seat belts 71 SRS 60 OCS 67 401 Self test 71 Octane numb...

Page 417: ...oly V belt drive 401 Layout 379 Power assistance 236 Power outlet 209 Power train 402 Power washer 297 Power windows 199 Cleaning 297 Operating 199 Synchronizing 201 Practical hints 298 Premium unleaded gasoline 392 Problems While driving 54 With the vehicle 21 Product information 13 Production options weight 285 Program mode selector switch Automatic transmission 175 402 PSI 285 Push starting 367...

Page 418: ...elts Seat belt force limiter 74 Seat belts 60 Children in the vehicle 75 Fastening seat belts 45 Message in the multifunction display 352 Proper use of 46 Safety guidelines 64 Telltale 308 Warning lamp 308 309 Seating capacity 263 Seats 41 Selector lever see Gear selector lever Self test Lamps in the instrument cluster 300 OCS 71 Tele Aid 215 Service and warranty information 14 Service intervals s...

Page 419: ...trol Indicator lamp 307 Steering wheel gearshift control one touch gearshifting Automatic transmission 177 Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 221 Storage compartments 206 Armrest 206 Center 207 Map pocket Passenger footwell 206 Parcel net in trunk 207 Rear 207 Storing tires 261 Submenus see Control system submenus Sun visors 183 Supplement Restraint System see SRS Symbols used in this Operator s Man...

Page 420: ...ignal strength 141 Storage location 207 Temperature Interior temperature 191 Outside temperature 116 Sensor Interior 33 Sensor outside 116 Tether attachment points see Children in the vehicle Tightening torque Wheel bolts 287 288 403 Time 133 TIN 279 286 Tire and Loading Information 262 Placard 262 Terminology 284 Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire inflation pressure Checking Checking electro...

Page 421: ...e vehicle Total load limit 286 Tow away alarm 94 Towing 370 Transmission damage 372 Towing eye bolt 353 Installing reinstalling 372 Traction 85 175 241 286 Transmission gear selector lever see Gear selector lever Transmission see Automatic transmission Transporting the vehicle 372 Traveling abroad 243 Tread 286 Tread depth 260 290 Treadwear indicators 286 Trip computer 139 Trip odometer 115 117 Tr...

Page 422: ... services Stolen Tele Aid 221 Vehicle status message memory menu 128 Vehicle washing 296 VIN 378 403 W Warning lamps see Lamps Indicator and warning Warning sounds Drivers seat belts 74 Exterior lamps 57 Parking brake 50 Warranty coverage 14 377 Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid Washer reservoir level 257 Washing the vehicle 295 Wear pattern Tires 287 Wheel bolts Anti theft wheel nuts 288 T...

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Page 424: ...w mbusa com or www mercedes benz ca We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment Therefore information illustrations and descriptions in this Operator s Manual might differ from your vehicle Reprinting translation and copying even of excerpts is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing Press time August 22 2006 GSP TIP Printed in Germany Warning G To help avoid pers...

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