MERCEDES-BENZ SLR 2007 R199 Owner's Guide

30 At a glance
Multifunction steering wheel
ItemPage
1Left multifunction display in
the speedometer117
2Right multifunction display in
the tachometer117
Operating control system
3Selecting the submenu or set-
ting the volume:
Press button
æup/to increase
çdown/to decrease118
4Telephone:
Press button
íto take a call
to dial
to redial
ìto end a call
to reject an incoming
call118
ItemPage
5Menu systems:
Press button
èfor next menu
ÿfor previous menu118
6Moving within a menu:
Press button
jfor next display
kfor previous display118

31 At a glance
Center console
Center console
Upper partItemPage
1Central locking switch105
2Hazard warning flasher
on/off switch111
3Central unlocking switch105
4Air temperature controls for
center and side air vents192
5Air volume controls for center
and side air vents193
6Selects the shift program
mode175
ItemPage
7Selects the Airbrake mode89
8Selects the manual shift
program mode179
9Audio system120,
145
aAutomatic climate control186
bEngine start button48

32 At a glance
Center console
Lower partItemPage
1Exterior rear view mirror
adjustment44
2Remote trunk opening switch102
3Tow-away alarm off button94
4ESP® switch85
5Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp70
6Gear selector lever for
automatic transmission171
7Parking brake49,
55

33 At a glance
Overhead control panel
Overhead control panel
ItemPage
1Left reading lamp on/off112
2Temperature sensor for
automatic climate control186
3Right reading lamp on/off112
4Interior lighting control112
5Hands-free microphone for
Tele Aid (emergency call
system) and telephone
(see separate operating
instructions)209
6Interior rear view mirror44,
182
7Garage door opener221
8Tele Aid (emergency call
system) button214

34 At a glance
Control panel on the door sill
ItemPage
1Door handle101
2Switches for opening/closing
windows199
3Switch for seat adjustment41

35

Getting started
Unlocking
Adjusting
Driving
Parking and locking

38 Getting started
The “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 control
1‹Lock button
2ŠUnlock button for trunk
3ŒUnlock button
4ÂPanic button (
page 80)5Door handle
Press unlock buttonΠon the
SmartKey.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
anti-theft alarm system is disarmed.
iThe electro-hydraulic brake system is
activated.

39 Getting started
Unlocking
Press the front part of the door
handle5.
The door swings outwards and
upwards automatically.
Enter the vehicle and insert the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
For more information, see “Locking and
unlocking” (
page 98).
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 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
personal injury.
Warning!G
Only Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
722 Edition:
Because of the carbon fiber the footwell
could be slippery when wet. Be careful when
entering the vehicle with wet shoe soles,
you could slip on it.