MERCEDES-BENZ SLR CLASS 2009 User Guide

9 Maintenance Booklet
Introduction
Notes on the warranty
An extensive and well-equipped network
of Mercedes-Benz Centers is at your dis-
posal for service work. Your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center can ensure that
your vehicle is professionally and thor-
oughly serviced and repaired.
Please see the Service and Warranty In-
formation booklet for detailed informa-
tion on warranty terms and coverage.
Please follow the instructions given in
this Maintenance Booklet, even if you
entrust the vehicle to a third party for
use or care. Only in this way will you
be able to ensure that your warranty
rights are not affected.
Service, replacement, or repair of the
emission control devices and systems
can be performed by any automotive
repair establishment or individual us-
ing certified parts.
We strongly recommend that you
have your vehicle serviced by your au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center which
is fully equipped to provide this serv-
ice.
Please note that engines have to be serv-
iced in accordance with special instruc-
tions and using special measuring
equipment to comply with legal require-
ments concerning exhaust emissions.
Modifications to or tampering with emis-
sions components is not permissible.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is
familiar with the relevant regulations.

Maintenance Booklet10IntroductionParts / Operating materials
We recommend only the use of Genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts for service and re-
pairs, since they meet our specifications.
It is also important to only use fuels, lubri-
cants and anticorrosion/antifreeze cool-
ant meeting factory specifications.
Please refer to
www.startekinfo.com or
www.mbusa.com/ownersonline, or see
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for more information on this subject.Service records
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
will certify in the Maintenance Booklet
the maintenance services on your vehicle
which it has performed.
Other than the maintenance services de-
scribed, the Maintenance Booklet does
not record or reflect any repair work that
may have been performed to your vehi-
cle. Please keep those receipts with your
vehicle records.
For information concerning warranty, see
your Service and Warranty Information
booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
will gladly furnish additional information
on the maintenance of your vehicle.
We extend our best wishes for many
miles of safe, pleasurable driving.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
A Daimler Company

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Emission System Maintenance
General
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agen-
cy and, in California, the Air Resources
Board have certified that the emission
control systems of your vehicle comply
with the applicable exhaust emission
standards for model year 2009 vehicles.
This vehicle also complies with the appli-
cable Canadian Motor Vehicle Emission
Standards.
To be certain that the emission control
systems function as designed, regular
maintenance is necessary for compo-
nents of the vehicle which affect exhaust
and evaporation emissions composition. The vehicle owner is responsible for the
regular maintenance of the emission con-
trol system, as well as the use of premi-
um unleaded gasoline with an anti-knock
index of at least 91 (displayed on the
pump) in all gasoline engine models un-
less otherwise specified.

Failure to properly maintain the emission
system may result in repairs not being
covered by the emission system warran-
ties.
Explanations of each maintenance job
are given in numerical order on page 60.

Maintenance Booklet12Emission System MaintenanceEmission Control System Caution -
Gasoline Engines
Your Mercedes-Benz SLR vehicle is
equipped with both a three-way catalyst
and a closed loop oxygen sensor system
to comply with current exhaust emission
regulations. Keep your vehicle in proper
operating condition by following our rec-
ommended maintenance instructions as
outlined.
The following has to be adhered to:
a) In all gasoline engine models, use
only premium unleaded gasoline
with an anti-knock index of at least
91 (as displayed on the pump) un-
less otherwise specified. Damage to
the engine could occur if premium un-
leaded fuel is not used. Refer to the
Operator’s Manual for special precau-
tions.
b) Leaded gasoline should not be used
under any circumstances. Damage
to the emission control components
will result.
c) The specified engine maintenance
jobs have to be performed com-
pletely and at the required inter-
vals. Correct ignition timing and
properly functioning spark plugs for in-
stance are important for the service
life of the catalysts. Failure to properly
perform the specified maintenance
jobs may adversely affect the emis-
sion control system on the vehicle and
reduce its service life.

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Emission System Maintenance
d) The operation of the emission con-
trol system must not be altered in
any way. Alterations are not permissi-
ble by law. In addition, alterations may
result in damage to the catalysts, in-
creased fuel consumption, and im-
paired engine running conditions.

e) Irregular engine running conditions
should be corrected immediately by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cent-
er. Such irregular running conditions
can influence the proper function of the
emission control system.
If the “CHECK ENGINE” indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster illuminates when
the engine is running, it indicates a possi-
ble malfunction of the engine manage-
ment system or emission control system.
We recommend that you have the mal-
function checked as soon as possible.

Maintenance Booklet14Notes

15 Maintenance Booklet
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 5,000
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 5,000 miles (vehicle odometer) is provided at no charge.
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Confirmations
Tire inspection or rotation
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Confirmations
Maintenance: 10,000 miles
Service and applicable Additional Work
For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 47.
Date: ____________________________________
Odometer: ________________________________
Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________
Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________Maintenance service completed:

Rubber stamp







Signature
First
Maintenance
due
10,000 miles
or
Month/year

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