service interval MERCEDES-BENZ SLR CLASS 2008 Owners Manual

Maintenance Booklet2H

Natural resources form the basis of our
existence on this planet. The objectives
of our policy are for these resources to be
used sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
Our declared policy is integrated environ-
mental protection. This policy starts at
the root causes and encompasses in its
management decisions all the conse-
quences for the environment which could
arise from production processes or the
products themselves.
You too can help to protect the environ-
ment by operating your Mercedes-Benz
SLR in an environmentally responsible
manner.
Operating conditions and your individual
driving style to a large extent influence
fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
brake, and tire wear. To reduce fuel con-
sumption and the rate of wear, please
consider the following: • Avoid short trips.
• Make sure that the tire pressures are
always correct.
• Avoid frequent, abrupt acceleration.
• Do not carry any unnecessary weight.
• Remove ski holders and roof racks
once you no longer need them.
• Do not warm up the engine with the
car stationary.
• Shift gears such that each gear is
used only up to 2/3 of its maximum
engine speed.
• Keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel con-
sumption.
A regularly serviced vehicle will also help
protect the environment. You should ad-
here to the maintenance intervals dis-
played by the Maintenance System
service indicator, along with other main-
tenance work described in this booklet.
We recommend that you have services
performed by an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center using Genuine Mercedes-
Benz parts.
Protecting the environment

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Introduction
Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System. 4
Regular checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Notes on the warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Parts / Operating materials . . . . . . 10
Service records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Emission system maintenance
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Emission Control System Caution -
Gasoline Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Confirmations
First visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Tire inspection or rotation . . . . . . . . 17
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Maintenance overview
Mercedes-Benz SLR . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
First visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Tire rotation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Additional work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Spark plug replacement intervals . . 60
Recommended additional
maintenance checks at
150,000 miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Emissions systems
maintenance jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Contents

Maintenance Booklet4We want you to enjoy your Mercedes-Benz
SLR. Vehicle safety and operational
reliability are two very important factors
and to maintain them, regular
maintenance services are necessary.
We continuously strive to improve our
product and ask for your understanding
that we reserve the right to make changes
in the periodic maintenance work which is
required for our vehicles. The information
in this manual is accurate as of the
editorial date. At the time of your
scheduled maintenance appointments
with your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center, the most current maintenance
work information will be utilized for your
vehicle’s age or mileage. Please check
with your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for any changes to the periodic
maintenance work required for your
vehicle.
Your Mercedes-Benz SLR comes equipped
with the Mercedes-Benz SLR
Maintenance System. The Maintenance
System tracks distance driven and the time elapsed since your last service. The
next necessary maintenance service is
indicated in the maintenance service
indicator in the instrument cluster.
Additional work that is not calculated by
the Maintenance System is required at
each maintenance interval. Please refer to
“Additional Work to be Performed” on
page 58 for more details.
Following each service, your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center will reset the
Maintenance System service indicator by
confirming the service items performed.
!If the Maintenance System service
counter was inadvertently reset, have
a Mercedes-Benz Center correct it.
Please only reset if the proper
maintenance service has been
performed. Resetting the system
without performing the proper service
will result in engine and/or other
vehicle damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Introduction

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Tire manufacturer’s rotation
recommendations will necessitate a tire
rotation at least once in between
maintenance services and at every
maintenance service based on
Mercedes-Benz SLR maintenance
intervals
.
The first tire rotation is at no charge pro-
vided it is performed at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center prior to 6,500
miles on the vehicle odometer.
For your convenience, this Maintenance
Booklet contains a tire rotation confirma-
tion page on which you can record the
date and mileage when tire rotations
were performed.
Spark Plugs should be replaced accord-
ing to schedule on page 60. Severe oper-
ating conditions (frequent starting and
stopping, excessive idling, sustained fast
highway driving) may call for spark plugs
to be replaced correspondingly sooner.Engine oils and oil filters are specifical-
ly tested for their suitability in our en-
gines and durability for our service
intervals. Therefore, only use approved
engine oils and oil filters required for ve-
hicles with Maintenance System. For a
listing of approved engine oils and oil fil-
ters, refer to the Factory Approved Serv-
ice products pamphlet, or contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Using engine oils and oil filters of specifi-
cation other than those expressly re-
quired for the Maintenance System or
changing of oil and oil filter at change in-
tervals longer than those called for by the
Maintenance System will result in engine
damage not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty
.Introduction

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Confirmations
Tire inspection or rotation
If applicable to your vehicle’s tire configuration (see page 6), tire rotation should be performed in
accordance with the tire manufacturer’s recommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular
(uneven) tread wear. Tire manufacturer’s rotation recommendations will necessitate a tire rotation at
least once in between maintenance services and at every maintenance service based on Mercedes-Benz
maintenance intervals.
Reminder:
Tire
inspection or
rotation

First tire
inspection or
rotation
provided at
no charge*
*This first tire inspection or rotation (if
applicable) at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center at any time up to 6,500
miles (vehicle odometer) is provided at
no charge. Please refer to the Service
and Warranty Information Booklet for full
details.
Tire rotation should be performed in accordance with the tire manufacturer’s recommendations in the Tire
Warranty Pamphlet included in your vehicle literature portfolio. However, tires should be rotated at the
first sign of irregular (uneven) tread wear, even if it occurs before the recommended rotation intervals, and
should be checked regularly for wear and proper inflation. Please note that the useful life of tires will vary
and is proportional to tire type, speed rating, ambient conditions, tire loading, tire inflation pressure, road
surfaces, and individual driving style, among other factors.
Should a tire rotation not be possible for your vehicle’s tire configuration an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center will check your tires for proper inflation pressure and perform a tread inspection.
The first tire inspection or rotation (if applicable) occurring at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at any
time up to 6,500 miles (vehicle odometer) is provided at no charge.
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Maintenance service descriptions
Required Vehicle Maintenance Service Work
(including Emission System Maintenance)
Notes:
Overviews of maintenance services and intervals can be found starting on page 50.
Maintenance services must be performed at the number of miles or years (whichever comes first) as indicated,
except where no time interval available or otherwise noted.
If your vehicle exceeds the mileage shown in the maintenance service overview, continue to maintain the vehicle by having performed
the maintenance services at the time or mileage intervals (whichever comes first) as indicated starting on page 52.
Detailed descriptions for each maintenance service can be found starting on page 52.
For description of emission system maintenance jobs, see page 63.
The four digit-numbers listed next to the maintenance services
are reference numbers of the detailed maintenance job descriptions
listed in the Mercedes-Benz maintenance information used by Mercedes-Benz technicians.

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Miles 1,000 - 3,00010,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000
Time (Years) - - - -1 2 3 4 5 6 7
First visit ( page 52) •
Tire rotation ( page 53) If applicable to your vehicle’s tire configuration (see page 6), tire rotations should be performed in accordance with the tire manufacturer’s rec-
ommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular (uneven) treadwear. Tire manufacturer’s rotation recommendations will necessitate a
tire rotation at least once in between maintenance services and at every maintenance service based on Mercedes-Benz maintenance intervals.
Service ( page 54) •••••••
Additional Work: ( page 58)•••••••
Record customer’s vehicle settings •••••••Wash vehicle•••••••Check body for paint damage •••••••Check starter and consumer battery status•••••••Replace stabilizer bar bushings•••••••Replace combination filter•••Replace engine air filter•••Replace poly-V-belt•Replace compressor poly-V-belt •Replace wheel bolts•2
Replace fuel filter•3
Replace spark plugs •3
Replace brake fluid•1•1•1
Check vehicle ride height and wheel loads•1•1•1
Check wheel settings•1•1•1
Replace screws of underbody paneling•1•1•1
Replace coolant for main circuit •1
Replace coolant for low temperature circuit•1
Replace battery in remote control key•1
Replace rear differential oil•Replace transmission oil and filter •7
High-mileage checks ( page 61)
Maintenance service overview Mercedes-Benz SLR (199)
1 not mileage dependent; only time-interval applies 2 at 40,000 miles or 3 years 3 at 60,000 miles or 4 years 7 not time dependent; only milage-interval applies

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Miles80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Time (Years) 8 9 101112131415
First visit
Tire rotation If applicable to your vehicle’s tire configuration (see page 6), tire rotations should be performed in accordance with the tire manufacturer’s rec-
ommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular (uneven) treadwear. Tire manufacturer’s rotation recommendations will necessitate a
tire rotation at least once in between maintenance services and at every maintenance service based on Mercedes-Benz maintenance intervals.
Service ••••••••
Additional Work: ••••••••
Record customer’s vehicle settings ••••••••Wash vehicle••••••••Check body for paint damage ••••••••Check starter and consumer battery status••••••••Replace stabilizer bar bushings••••••••Replace combination filter••••Replace engine air filter••••Replace poly-V-belt••Replace compressor poly-V-belt ••Replace wheel bolts•4•5
Replace fuel filter•6
Replace spark plugs •6
Replace brake fluid•1•1•1•1
Check vehicle ride height and wheel loads•1•1•1•1
Check wheel settings•1•1•1•1
Replace screws of underbody paneling•1•1•1•1
Replace coolant for main circuit •1•1
Replace coolant for low temperature circuit•1•1
Replace battery in remote control key•1•1
Replace rear differential oilReplace transmission oil and filter
High-mileage checks •7
Maintenance service overview Mercedes-Benz SLR (199)
1 not mileage dependent; only time-interval applies 4 at 80,000 miles or 6 years 5 at 120,000 miles or 9 years 6 at 120,000 miles or 8 years 7 not time dependent; only milage-interval applies

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Tire inspection or rotation
If applicable to your vehicle’s tire configuration ( page 6), tire rotation should be performed in accordance with the
tire manufacturer’s recommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular (uneven) tread wear. Tire manufac-
turer’s rotation recommendations will necessitate a tire rotation at least once in between maintenance services and at
every maintenance service based on Mercedes-Benz maintenance intervals.
Should a tire rotation not be possible for your vehicle’s tire configuration an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
check your tires for proper inflation pressure and perform a tread inspection.
The first tire inspection or rotation (if applicable) ( page 17) occurring at an authorized Mercedes Center at any time up to 6,500
miles (vehicle odometer) is provided at no charge.
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Tire inspection or rotation

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Description of Emission System Maintenance Jobs
The composition of exhaust emissions is
influenced not only by the special emission
control equipment, but also by various en-
gine components and their adjustments.
Therefore, emission system maintenance
must include these engine components.
Some maintenance jobs are actually only
tests. They are important however, be-
cause they allow early detection of dis-
crepancies which can later lead to
increased exhaust emissions. It is general-
ly less expensive to have such items ad-
justed immediately rather than allowing
them to contribute to costly repairs. The
maintenance intervals have been deter-
mined so that the vehicle, under normal
conditions, should operate properly be-
tween services. 0101 Engine oil and filter change
Change the engine oil and oil filter every
10,000 miles. If oil consumption should in-
crease, determine the cause and take nec-
essary corrective steps. Reset the
Maintenance System counter.
0980 Replace air filter element
Under normal dust conditions, replace air
filter element approximately every 20,000
miles or 2 years. Clean air filter cover and
housing prior to removal of air filter ele-
ment.0780 Replace fuel filter
Replace the fuel filter approximately every
60,000 miles or 4 years.
1351 Check engine poly-V-belt condi-
tion
The poly-V-belt is subject to wear and ag-
ing. It must be checked for cracks and
wear at every service. Replace poly-V-belt
if necessary.
1580 Replace spark plugs
Spark plugs are subject to electrode ero-
sion and must be replaced according to
schedule on page 60, or more frequently
as may be required when subject to severe
operating conditions.