MERCEDES-BENZ SLR 2006 R199 Owner's Manual

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

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Brake lamp
Left
Substitute
bulb on
The left brake lamp is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only
appear if a critical number of
LEDs have blown.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Brake lamp
Right
Substitute
bulb on
The right brake lamp is mal-
functioning. This message will
only appear if a critical number
of LEDs have blown.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Brake lamp
Drive to
workshop
Brake lamp illumination is de-
layed or lamp is permanently
on.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Front foglamp
Left
The left front fog lamp is mal-
functioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Front foglamp
Right
The right front fog lamp is mal-
functioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Rear foglamp
Left
The left rear fog lamp is mal-
functioning.

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

331 Practical hints
What to do if ...
Left display
Right display
Possible cause/
consequence
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High beam
Left
The left high beam lamp is mal-
functioning.

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

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Left turn signal
Mirror
The left turn signal in the side
mirror is malfunctioning. This
message will only appear if all
light emitting diodes have
stopped working.

Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible.
License plate
lamp, L
The left license plate lamp is
malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
License plate
lamp, R
The right license plate lamp is
malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Light sensor
Drive to
workshop
The light sensor is malfunction-
ing. The headlamps switch on
automatically.

In the control system, set lamp operation to manual
(page 132).

Switch on headlamps using the exterior lamp switch.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.
Low beam
Left
The left low beam lamp is mal-
functioning.

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

332 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...Left display
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consequence
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Low beam
Right
The right low beam lamp is mal-
functioning.

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

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

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

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

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Parking lamp
Front left
The left front parking lamp is
malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Parking lamp
Front right
The right front parking lamp is
malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Remove key
You have forgotten to remove
the SmartKey.

Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.
Reverse lamp
Right
The right backup lamp is mal-
functioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Reverse lamp
Left
The left backup lamp is mal-
functioning.

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

333 Practical hints
What to do if ...
Left display
Right display
Possible cause/
consequence
Possible solution
.
Right turn signal
Mirror
The right turn signal in the side
mirror is malfunctioning. This
message will only appear if all
light emitting diodes have
stopped working.

Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible.
Tail lamp
Left
Substitute
bulb on
The left tail lamp is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only
appear if a critical number of
LEDs have blown.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Tail lamp
Right
Substitute
bulb on
The right tail lamp is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only
appear if a critical number of
LEDs have blown.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Turn off
lamps
You have removed the Smart-
Key from the starter switch and
opened the driver’s door.

Turn the exterior lamp switch toM.
Turn signal
Front left
T h e l e f t f r o n t t u r n s i g n a l l a m p i s
malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Turn signal
Front right
The right front turn signal lamp
is malfunctioning.

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

334 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...Left display
Right display
Possible cause/
consequence
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Turn signal
Rear left
Substitute
bulb on
The left rear turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. A backup bulb
has been brought into use.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Turn signal
Rear right
Substitute
bulb on
The right rear turn signal lamp
is malfunctioning. A backup
bulb has been brought into use.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Visit
workshop
The display for the lights is mal-
functioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
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Seat belt system
Drive to
workshop
The seat belt system is mal-
functioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.
L
Tele Aid
Drive to
workshop
One or more main functions of
the Tele Aid system are mal-
functioning.

Have the Tele Aid system checked by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.

335 Practical hints
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Possible cause/
consequence
Possible solution
H
Tire pressure
Caution
Tire defect
One or more tires is deflating.

Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt
steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic
situation around you.

Temporarily repair tire using TIREFIT (
page 351) or
contact Roadside Assistance. If tire cannot be tempo-
rarily repaired using TIREFIT, contact Roadside
Assistance.

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 replaced in
pairs (front pair or rear pair) an make sure
the tires rotate in the direction specified
(page 257). Otherwise, the driving stabili-
ty of the vehicle will be adversely affected,
especially when driving at high speeds.

336 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...Left display
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consequence
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H
Tire pressure
Check tires
The tire inflation
pressure in one or
more tires is already
below the minimum
value.
The tire inflation
pressure in one or
more tires is low.

Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and
braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you.

Check the tires. If no damage visible, check and correct tire infla-
tion pressure as required.

Temporarily repair tire using TIREFIT (
page 351) or contact
Roadside Assistance. If tire cannot be temporarily repaired using
TIREFIT, contact Roadside Assistance.

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 replaced in
pairs (front pair or rear pair) an make sure
the tires rotate in the direction specified
(page 257). Otherwise, the driving stabili-
ty of the vehicle will be adversely affected,
especially when driving at high speeds.

337 Practical hints
What to do if ...
Left display
Right display
Possible cause/
consequence
Possible solution
H
Tire pressure, FL
Caution
Tire defect
The left front tire is
deflating.

Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and
braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you.

Temporarily repair tire using TIREFIT (
page 351) or contact
Roadside Assistance. If tire cannot be temporarily repaired using
TIREFIT, contact Roadside Assistance.

Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Tire pressure, FL
Check
tires
The left front tire in-
flation pressure is
low.

Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.

Check the tires. If no damage visible, check and correct tire infla-
tion pressure as required.

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 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 replaced in
pairs (front pair or rear pair) an make sure
the tires rotate in the direction specified
(page 257).
Otherwise, the driving stability of the vehicle
will be adversely affected, especially when
driving at high speeds.

338 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...Left display
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Possible cause/
consequence
Possible solution
H
Tire pressure, FR
Caution
Tire defect
The right front tire is
deflating.

Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and
braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you.

Temporarily repair tire using TIREFIT (
page 351) or contact
Roadside Assistance. If tire cannot be temporarily repaired using
TIREFIT, contact Roadside Assistance.

Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Tire pressure, FR
Check
tires
The right front tire in-
flation pressure is
low.

Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.

Check the tires. If no damage visible, check and correct tire infla-
tion pressure as required.

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 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 replaced in
pairs (front pair or rear pair) an make sure
the tires rotate in the direction specified
(page 257).
Otherwise, the driving stability of the vehicle
will be adversely affected, especially when
driving at high speeds.

339 Practical hints
What to do if ...
Left display
Right display
Possible cause/
consequence
Possible solution
H
Tire pressure, RL
Caution
Tire defect
The left rear tire is
deflating.

Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and
braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you.

Temporarily repair tire using TIREFIT (
page 351) or contact
Roadside Assistance. If tire cannot be temporarily repaired using
TIREFIT, contact Roadside Assistance.

Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Tire pressure, RL
Check
tires
The left rear tire infla-
tion pressure is low.

Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.

Check the tires. If no damage visible, check and correct tire infla-
tion pressure as required.

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 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 replaced in
pairs (front pair or rear pair) an make sure
the tires rotate in the direction specified
(page 257).
Otherwise, the driving stability of the vehicle
will be adversely affected, especially when
driving at high speeds.