MERCEDES-BENZ SLR 2006 R199 Owner's Guide

30 At a glanceMultifunction steering wheel
Item
Page
1
Left multifunction display in
the speedometer
117
2
Right multifunction display in
the tachometer
117
Operating control system
3
Selecting the submenu or set-
ting the volume:
Press button
æup/to increase
çdown/to decrease
118
4
Telephone:
Press button
íto take a call
ìto end a call
118
Item
Page
5
Menu systems:
Press button
èfor next menu
ÿfor previous menu
118
6
Moving within a menu:
Press button
jfor next display
kfor previous display
118

31 At a glance
Center console
Center console
Upper part
Item
Page
1
Central locking switch
103
2
Hazard warning flasher
on/off switch
110
3
Central unlocking switch
104
4
Center and side air vent
adjustment
182
5
Selects the shift program
mode
173
Item
Page
6
Selects the Airbrake mode
87
7
Selects the manual shift
program mode
176
8
Audio system
120,
143
9
Automatic climate control
182
a
Engine start button
49

32 At a glanceCenter consoleLower part
Item
Page
1
Exterior rear view mirror
adjustment
44
2
Remote trunk opening switch
101
3
Tow-away alarm switch
92
4
ESP
® control switch
83
5
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp
75
6
Gear selector lever for
automatic transmission
171
7
Parking brake
50,
57

33 At a glance
Overhead control panel
Overhead control panel
Item
Page
1
Left reading lamp on/off
111
2
Temperature sensor for
automatic climate control
182
3
Right reading lamp on/off
111
4
Interior lighting control
111
5
Hands-free microphone for
Tele Aid (emergency call
system) and telephone
(see separate operating
instructions)
203
6
Interior rear view mirror
44,
179
7
Garage door opener
216
8
Tele Aid (emergency call
system) button
208

34 At a glanceControl panel on the door sill
Item
Page
1
Door handle
100
2
Switches for opening/closing
windows
193
3
Switch for seat adjustment
42

35

Getting startedUnlocking
Adjusting
Driving
Parking and locking

38 Getting startedThe “Getting started” section provides an
overview of the vehicle’s most basic func-
tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners
should pay special attention to the infor-
mation given here.
If you are already familiar with the basic
functions described 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 control1‹Lock button
2ŠUnlock button for trunk
3ŒUnlock button
4ÂPanic button (
page 78)5Door handle

Press unlock buttonΠon the
SmartKey.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
anti-theft alarm system is disarmed.iThe electrohydraulic brake system is
activated.

39 Getting started
Unlocking

Press the front part of the door
handle5.
The door swings outwards and up-
wards automatically.

Get in the vehicle and insert the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
You will find further information in the
“Controls in detail” section (
page 96).
Warning!
G
Always stand to the rear of the door before
opening it, otherwise the opening action
may cause injury. Outside temperature may
affect door opening speed.!Ensure sufficient side- and overhead
clearance prior to opening the doors,
see “Main dimensions” (
page 375).
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. Unsuper-
vised use of vehicle equipment may cause
an accident and/or serious personal injury.