MERCEDES-BENZ SLR CLASS 2005 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 system
ÿfor previous system
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 ad-
justment
182
5
Selects the shift program
mode
173
Item
Page
6
Selects the Airbrake mode
87
7
Selects the manual shift pro-
gram mode
175
8
Audio system
120
143
9
Automatic climate control
182
a
Engine start button
48

32 At a glanceCenter consoleLower part
Item
Page
1
Exterior rear view mirror
adjustment
43
2
Remote trunk lid switch
99
3
Tow-away alarm switch
91
4
ESP control switch
83
5
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp
75
6
Gear selector lever for auto-
matic transmission
171
7
Parking brake
49
56

33 At a glance
Overhead control panel
Overhead control panel
Item
Page
1
Left reading lamp on/off
111
2
Temperature sensor for auto-
matic 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
43,
179
7
Garage door opener
215
8
Tele Aid (emergency call
system) button
207

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
41

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 control 1‹Lock button
2ŠUnlock button for trunk lid
3ŒUnlock button
4ÂPanic button (
page 78)5Door handle

Press unlock buttonŒ.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
anti-theft alarm system is disarmed.iThe SBC brake system is activated.

39 Getting started
Unlocking

Press the front part of the door
handle5 and open the door.
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 373).
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.