MERCEDES-BENZ SLR 2007 R199 Owner's Manual

200 Controls in detail
Power windows
Opening the windows
Press switch1 or2 to the resistance
point.
The corresponding window will move
downwards until you release the
switch.
Closing the windows
Pull switch1 or2 to the resistance
point.
The corresponding window will move
upwards until you release the switch.Fully opening the windows
(Express-open)
Press switch1 or2 past the
resistance point and release.
The corresponding window opens
completely.
Fully closing the windows
(Express-close)
Pull switch1 or2 past the
resistance point and release.
The corresponding window closes
completely.Stopping the windows
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
automatic reversal will not function.
!If the upward movement of the window is
blocked during the closing procedure, the
window will stop and open slightly.
Remove the obstruction, pull the switch again
past the resistance point and release.
If the window still does not close when there is
no obstruction, then pull and hold the switch
again. The window will then close without the
obstruction sensor function.

201 Controls in detail
Power windows
Synchronizing power windows
The power windows must be synchronized
each time

after the battery has been
disconnected

if the power windows cannot be fully
opened (Express-open) or closed
(Express-close)
Switch on the ignition (page 40).
Pull the power window 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.
Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey at
the rear quarter window.
The SmartKey must be in close
proximity to the rear quarter window.
Press and hold button Πuntil the
windows have reached the desired
position.
Release button Πto interrupt
procedure.

202 Controls in detail
Power windows
Convenience closing feature
When locking the vehicle, you can close
the windows.Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey at
the rear quarter window.
The SmartKey must be in close proxim-
ity to the rear quarter window.
Press and hold button ‹ until the
side windows are completely closed.
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 being harmed
by the closing procedure, press and hold
button‹.

203 Controls in detail
Driving systems
Driving systems
The driving system of your vehicle is
described on the following pages:

Cruise control, with which the vehicle
can maintain a preset speed
For information on the BAS, ABS and ESP
®,
see “Driving safety systems” (
page 81).
Cruise control
Cruise control automatically maintains the
speed you set for your vehicle.
Use of cruise control is recommended for
driving at a constant speed for extended
periods of time. You can set or resume the
cruise control at any speed over 20 mph
(30 km/h).
The cruise control function is operated by
means of the cruise control lever.
The cruise control lever is the uppermost
lever on the left-hand side of the steering
column (
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.

The use of the cruise control can be dan-
gerous on winding roads or in heavy traf-
fic because conditions do not allow safe
driving at a steady speed.

The use of the cruise control can be dan-
gerous on slippery roads. Rapid changes
in tire traction can result in wheel spin
and loss of control.

Deactivate the cruise control when
driving in fog.
The “Resume” function should only be oper-
ated if the driver is fully aware of the previ-
ously set speed and wishes to resume this
particular preset speed.

204 Controls in detail
Driving systems
1Sets current or higher speed
2Sets current or lower speed
3Cancels the cruise control
4Resumes at last set speed
Setting current speed
Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed.
Briefly lift1 or depress2 the cruise
control lever.
The current speed is set.
Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
The cruise control is activated.
Canceling the cruise control
There are several ways to cancel the cruise
control:
Step on the brake pedal.
The cruise control is canceled. The last
speed set is stored for later use.
or
Briefly push the cruise control lever to
position3.
The cruise control is canceled. The last
speed set is stored for later use.The cruise control is automatically can-
celled, when

the vehicle speed is below 20 mph
(30 km/h)

ESP® is in operation or switched off
with the ESP® switch (page 86)

you move the gear selector lever to
positionN while driving
iOn uphill or downhill grades, the cruise
control may not be able to maintain the set
speed. Once the grade eases, the set speed will
be resumed.
!However, the gear selector lever should not
be moved to neutralN while driving, except to
coast when the vehicle is in danger of skidding
(e.g. on icy roads).
iDepressing the accelerator pedal does not
deactivate the cruise control. After brief acceler-
ation (e.g. for passing), the cruise control will re-
sume the last speed set.
The last stored speed is canceled when you turn
off the engine.

205 Controls in detail
Driving systems
Setting a higher speed
Lift the cruise control lever to
position1 and hold it up until the de-
sired speed is reached.
Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set.
Setting a lower speed
Depress the cruise control lever to
position2 and hold it down until the
desired speed is reached.
Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set.Fine adjustment in 1 mph
(Canada: 1 km/h) increments
Faster
Briefly tip the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow1.
Slower
Briefly tip the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow2.Setting to last stored speed
(“Resume” function)
Briefly push the cruise control lever to
position4.
The cruise control resumes the last set
speed.
Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
iDepressing 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.
iWhen you use the cruise control lever to de-
celerate, the transmission will automatically
downshift if the engine’s braking power does not
brake the vehicle sufficiently.
Warning!G
The speed stored in memory should only be
set again if prevailing road conditions per-
mit. Possible acceleration or deceleration
differences arising from returning to preset
speed could cause an accident and/or
serious injury to you and/or others.

206 Controls in detail
Useful features
Map pocket in passenger footwellStorage compartments Armrest storage compartment
Reach into the recess and lift armrest.
The armrest opens automatically.
Warning!G
Do not place heavy or fragile objects, or ob-
jects having sharp edges in the map pocket.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, they 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
objects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
an accident.

207 Controls in detail
Useful features
Center storage compartment/tele-
phone compartment
1Release button
2Cover
Press release button1.
Cover2 opens automatically.Rear storage compartment
1Release button
2Cover
Press release button1.
Cover2 opens automatically.
Parcel net in trunk
There is a net available in the trunk to
secure loads:
Pull the trunk floor net from the trunk
back wall towards the front over the
luggage.
Hang the hooks of the net on the eyes
on the trunk floor.
iThe telephone (page 209), the Roadside
Assistance button• (
page 217) and the
Information button¡ (
page 218) are
located in the cover of the center storage
compartment.
iWith the ignition switched on and cover2
opened, the storage compartment will be
illuminated.

208 Controls in detail
Useful features
Ashtray and cigarette lighter
The ashtray and the cigarette lighter are lo-
cated in the storage compartment under
the armrest.
1Cigarette lighter
2Ashtray insertAshtray
Removing ashtray insert
Pull ashtray insert2 upwards.
Replacing ashtray insert
Press the ashtray insert into the holder
until you hear it click into place.Cigarette lighter
Switch on the ignition (page 40).
Push in cigarette lighter 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
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
personal injury.

209 Controls in detail
Useful features
Power outlet
The power outlet is located on the left side
in the trunk.
1Power outlet
Switch on the ignition (page 40).
Flip up cover and insert electrical plug
(cigar lighter type).
Telephone
The telephone is located in the center
storage compartment (
page 207).
!The lighter socket can accommodate
12V DC electrical accessories (up to a maximum
of 85 W) designed for use with the standard
“cigarette lighter” plug type. Keep in mind, how-
ever, that connecting accessories to the lighter
socket (for example extensive connecting and
disconnecting, or using plugs that do not fit prop-
erly) can damage the lighter socket. With the
socket damaged, 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.
iThe power outlet can be used to accommo-
date 12V DC electrical accessories (e.g. air
pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum
of 180 W or as a battery charging point
(
page 368).
Warning!G
Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with 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, pos-
sibly resulting in an accident and personal
injury.