MERCEDES-BENZ SLR 2006 R199 Owner's Manual

400 IndexMultifunction display messages
ABS 309
ACL malfunction 312
Airbrake 315
Battery, Vehicle 315
Brake pads 318
Coolant 323
Cruise control 310
Differential 326
Display 327
Doors 327
Electrohydraulic brake system 319
Engine 328
Engine oil 328
ESP
®
310
Fuel system 329
Hood 329
Lamps 330
Parking brake 322
Reserve fuel 329
Seat belt 334
Service brake 322
SmartKey 329
Telephone 329
Tires 335
Trunk lid 341Washer fluid 341
Multifunction steering wheel 30, 118,
387
Button operation 118
Gearshift control, Automatic
transmission 174
N
Net, parcel 201
New vehicle break-in 230
Night security illumination 108, 134
Normal occupant weight 282
Number, Vehicle Identification
(VIN) 368, 389
O
Occupant distribution 282
Occupant safety
Airbags 63
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 75
Children and airbags 64
Children in the vehicle 72
Fastening the seat belts 46
Infant and child restraint systems 73
Seat belts 69
Octane number 388Odometer
Main 117
Trip 115
Oil level see Engine oil, Checking level
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting, Automatic
transmission 168
Operating safety
Audio system 143
Vehicle 20
Operator’s manual 342
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service 290
Overhead control panel 33
Overspeed range, Engine 115, 388
P
Panic alarm 78
Parcel net in trunk 201
Parking 57, 234
Parking brake 32
Engaging 57
Message in the multifunction
display 322
Releasing 50

401 Index
Parking lamps 105
Message in the multifunction
display 332
Replacing bulbs 348
Parts service 366
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
Indicator lamp 75, 306
Passenger compartment 238
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 231
Performance enhancement system,
Airbrake 87
Phone see Telephone
Poly-V-belt drive 388
Layout 369
Power assistance 232
Power outlet 203
Power train 388
Power washer 293
Power windows 193
Cleaning 294
Operating 193
Synchronizing 195
Practical hints 296
Premium unleaded gasoline 379Problems
While driving 56
With the vehicle 21
Product information 13
Production options weight 282
Program mode selector switch, Automatic
transmission 173, 388
PSI 283
Push starting 356
R
Radio
Operation 149
Selecting stations 123
Radio transmitters 238
Range (distance to empty) 139
Reading lamp 112
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 181
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 283
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid) 215
Redial memory 142
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 378Refueling 241
Regular checks 242
Remote control, SmartKey 96
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 215
Replacing bulbs 348
Reporting safety defects 22
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button, in Instrument cluster 113,
289
Residual heat utilization 190
Restraint systems 62
Airbags 62, 63
Children in the vehicle 72
Emergency Tensioning Device
(ETD) 62, 72
Seat belts 62, 69
Rims 283, 371
Roadside Assistance 16, 211
RON 241, 388
Roof rack 227
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 79
Occupant 62
Reporting defects 22
Safety belts see Seat belts

402 IndexSeat belt force limiter 72
Seat belts 62
Children in the vehicle 72
Fastening seat belts 46
Message in the multifunction
display 334
Proper use of 48
Safety guidelines 67
Telltale 69, 304
Seating capacity 259
Seats 42
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 75
Lamps in the instrument cluster 298
Tele Aid 209
Service and warranty information 14
Service intervals see Service indicator
Service life
Tires 255
Vehicle batteries 251
Service see Maintenance
Service, Parts 366Settings
Control system menus 120
Control system submenus 121
Factory, SmartKey 98
Individual, Vehicle 126
Menus and submenus 119
Resetting all, Control system 126
Selective, SmartKey 98
Time 131
Shift program mode selector switch, Auto-
matic transmission 173
Shifting, Automatic transmission 167
Side air vents 31
Side marker lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display 332
Replacing bulbs 349
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 283
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains 288
Snow tires* 287
Spare fuses 363
Spare parts service 366
Speed setting
Cruise control 199Speedometer 29
SRS 62, 389
Indicator lamp 29, 304
Messages in the multifunction
display 312
Standing lamps 105
Standing water, Driving trough 238
Start button 49
Starter battery 251, 356
Starter switch 27, 40
Starting difficulties, Engine 50
Starting the engine 49
Steering wheel 43
Buttons 30
Steering wheel gearshift control
Automatic transmission 174
Indicator lamp 303
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 215
Storage compartments 200
Armrest 200
Center 201
Map pocket, Passenger footwell 200
Parcel net in trunk 201
Rear 201
Storing tires 256
Submenus see Control system submenus

403 Index
Sun visors 180
Supplement Restraint System see SRS
Symbols used in this Operator’s
Manual 19
T
Tachometer 29
Overspeed range 115
Tail lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display 333
Replacing bulbs 348
Technical data 364
Air conditioning refrigerant 378
Brake fluid 379
Coolants 381
Electrical system 374
Engine 370
Engine oil additives 378
Engine oils 378
Fuel requirements 380
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 377
Gasoline additives 380
Main dimensions 375
Poly-V-belt 369
Premium unleaded gasoline 379
Rims and tires 371Weights 376
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 377, 383
Tele Aid 208, 389
Call priority 214
Emergency calls 209
Hands-free microphone 33
Information 213
Initiating an emergency call
manually 211
Messages in the multifunction
display 334
Remote door unlock 215
Roadside Assistance 211
SOS button 211
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 215
System self-check 209
Telephone 203
Answering a call 140
Dialing 141
Ending a call 141
Hands-free microphone 33
Loading phone book 141
Messages in the multifunction
display 329Operation 139, 160
Redialing 142
Signal strength 140
Storage location 201
Temperature
Interior temperature 185
Outside temperature 115
Sensor, Interior 33
Sensor, outside 116
Setting display unit 129
Tether attachment points, see Children in
the vehicle
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 285, 286,
389
Time 131
TIN 276, 283
Tire and Loading Information 258
Placard 258
Terminology 281
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking
Checking electronically 267
Checking manually 266
Setting units 137

404 IndexTIREFIT kit 342, 351, 389
Tire inflation pressure 353
Using 351
Tires 254, 371
Air pressure 281
Care and maintenance 255
Cleaning 256
Direction of rotation, Spinning 257
Driving instructions 235
Hydroplaning 236
Important guidelines 254
Important notes, Tire inflation
pressure 265
Inflation pressure 243, 264, 266,
278
Information placards 258
Inspection 255
Load rating 272, 277, 283
Loading terminology 281
Messages in the multifunction
display 313, 335
Ply composition and material
used 281, 283
Problems under-/overinflation 270
Retreads 254
Rims and tires 371Rotation 284
Service life 255
Size designation 272
Sizes 372
Snow chains 288
Speed rating 236, 272, 274, 283
Storing 256
Temperature 265, 280
Terminology 281
TIN 276
Tire pressure monitor warning
lamp 29, 305
TIREFIT kit 351
Traction 236, 280
Tread depth 256, 287
Treadwear indicators 256
Vehicle maximum load on 284
Wear pattern 284
Winter* 287
Top tether, see Children in the vehicle
Tow-away alarm 92
Towing 360
Transmission damage 362
Towing eye bolt 342
Installing/reinstalling 362
Traction 173, 236, 283Transmission gear selector lever see Gear
selector lever
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle 362
Traveling abroad 238
Tread 283
Tread depth 256, 287
Treadwear indicators 283
Trip computer 137
Trip odometer 115, 117
Trunk
Closing 101
Emergency release 102
Lamp 112
Lock 100
Message in the multifunction
display 341
Opening 99, 100
Opening in an emergency 344
Parcel net 201
Trunk lid rack 227
Turn signals 53
Additional in mirrors 349
Indicator lamps 29
Messages in the multifunction
display 331, 333

405 Index
Replacing bulbs 348
Turning off the engine 58
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 284
Units, Setting
Speedometer 129
Temperature 129
Tire inflation pressure 137
Unleaded gasoline, Premium 241, 379
Useful features 200
V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 368
Vehicle
Batteries 251
Break-in the vehicle 230
Control system, Settings menu 126
Dimensions 375
Locking/unlocking 38, 59, 96, 103
Modifications and alterations, Operat-
ing safety 20
Towing 360
Transporting 362
Unlocking in an emergency 344
Vehicle capacity weight 284Vehicle care 292
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle lighting 243
Vehicle literature portfolio 342
Vehicle loading 257
Load limit 258
Roof and trunk lid racks 227
Terminology 281
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 284
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen
(Tele Aid) 215
Vehicle status message memory
menu 124
Vehicle washing 293
VIN 368, 389
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Exterior lamps 59
Parking brake 52
Seat belt telltale 69
Warranty coverage 14, 367
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 252
Washing the vehicle 292Wear pattern, Tires 284
Wheel bolts
Anti-theft wheel nuts 285
Tightening torque 285
Wheels, Sizes 372
Wheels, Tires and 254
Windows see Power windows
Windshield
Cleaning 294
Defrosting/Defogging 188
Windshield washer fluid 252, 383
Message in the multifunction
display 341
Mixing ratio 383
Refilling 252
Wiping with 55
Windshield washer system 383
Windshield wipers 27, 54
Cleaning wiper blades 294
Replacing wiper blades 350
Single wipe 55
Winter driving 287
Instructions 237
Snow chains 288
Tires* 287
Winter tires* 287

Order No. 6515 4807 13 Part No. 199 584 32 81 USA Edition A, 2006
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Press time May 23, 2005
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