Mercedes-Benz 2009 SLR-Class - Manuals

Contents Anti-theft systems................................ 93 Immobilizer..................................... 93Anti-theft alarm system .................. 93Tow-away alarm ............................. 95 Controls in detail ............................... 96 Locking and unlocking ....................

Contents Setting the temperature ............... 189Adjusting air distribution .............. 190Adjusting air volume .................... 191Maximum cooling MAX COOL ...... 191Front defroster ............................. 192Air recirculation mode.................. 193Air conditioning ................

Contents Tire labeling .................................. 276Load identification........................ 280DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) . 281Maximum tire load ....................... 282Maximum tire inflation pressure ... 283Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles) .............

Contents Weights.............................................. 392Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 393 Capacities .................................... 393Approved engine oils.................... 395Engine oil additives ...................... 395Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 396B...

13 Introduction Product information 왔 Product information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their...

14 Introduction Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warn...

15 Introduction Operator’s Manual Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its au-thorized repair...

16 Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to an autho-rized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. The service ad...

18 Introduction Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro-vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color. At a glance Here you will find an overview of your vehi-cle’s interior features. Getting started Here you will fi...

19 Introduction Symbols 왔 Symbols Trademarks: 앫 Bluetooth ® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. 앫 ESP ® is a registered trademark of Daimler. 앫 HomeLink ® is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company. The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: * Optiona...

20 Introduction Operating safety Proper use of the vehicle Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: 앫 the safety precautions in this manual 앫 the “Technical data” section in this manual 앫 traffic rules and regulations 앫 motor vehicle laws and...

21 Introduction Problems with your vehicle 왔 Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corre...

22 Introduction Reporting safety defects For the USA only:The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”. Reporting safety defects If you believe that your...

23 Introduction Vehicle data recording 왔 Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid syst...

At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Control panel on the door sill

27 At a glance Cockpit Item Page 1 Cruise control lever 205 2 Steering wheel gearshift paddle 177 3 Instrument cluster 28, 114 4 Multifunction steering wheel 30, 118 5 Overhead control panel 33 6 Center console 31, 32 7 Starter switch 40 8 Horn Item Page 9 Headlamp washer button 181 a Steering wheel...

30 At a glance Multifunction 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 æ up/to increase ç down/to decrease 118 4 Telephone:Press...

31 At a glance Center console 왔 Center console Upper part Item Page 1 Central locking switch 105 2 Hazard warning flasher on/off switch 111 3 Central unlocking switch 105 4 Air temperature controls for center and side air vents 190 5 Air volume controls for center and side air vents 191 6 Selects th...

32 At a glance Center console Lower part Item Page 1 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment 44 2 Remote trunk opening switch 102 3 Tow-away alarm off button 95 4 Release button for storage compartment under armrest 209 5 Soft top switch 200 6 ESP ® switch 86 7 Passenger front air bag off indicator lam...

33 At a glance Overhead control panel 왔 Overhead control panel Item Page 1 Left reading lamp on/off 112 2 Temperature sensor for automatic climate control 184 3 Right reading lamp on/off 112 4 Interior lighting control 112 5 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid (emergency call system) and telephone (s...

34 At a glance Control panel on the door sill Item Page 1 Door handle 101 2 Switches for opening/closing door windows 196 3 Switch for seat adjustment 41

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” sec...

39 Getting started Unlocking 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey. All turn signal lamps flash once. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. 5 Door handle 왘 Press the front part of the door handle 5 . The door swings outwards and upwards automatically. Opening a door causes the door win-dows on ...

40 Getting started Unlocking Starter switch positions Starter switch 0 For removing SmartKey 1 Power supply for some consumers 2 Ignition (power supply for all consum-ers) and drive position. All lamps (ex-cept high-beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in th...

41 Getting started Adjusting 왔 Adjusting Seats Warning! G All seat, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. Warning! G Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving cou...

42 Getting started Adjusting The seat adjustment switch is located on the door sill. 1 Seat fore and aft adjustment 2 Seat height 3 Seat angle Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Slide the switch forwards or backwards in the direction of arrow 1 . Seat height 왘 Slide the switch up or down in the directio...

43 Getting started Adjusting The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the lower left of the steering column. 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down Adjusting steering column in or out 왘 Move stalk forward or back in the direction of arrow 1 until ...

44 Getting started Adjusting Interior rear view mirror 왘 Manually adjust the rear-view mirror. For more information, see “Rear view mir-rors” ( 컄 page 181). Exterior rear view mirrors The buttons are located on the lower part of the center console. 1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror button 2 ...

45 Getting started Driving 왔 Driving Fastening the seat belts Warning! G Make sure that absolutely no objects are ob- structing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obsta- cles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have s...

46 Getting started Driving 1 Seat belt holder 2 Latch plate 3 Buckle 4 Release button 왘 With a smooth motion pull the seat belt from seat belt holder 1 . 왘 Place the shoulder portion of the seat belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips. 왘 Push latch plate 2 into buck...

47 Getting started Driving 앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly up-right position. 앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. 앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a per-son and another object at the same time. When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints or children ...

48 Getting started Driving Gearshift pattern P Park position with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral position D Drive position For more information, see “Automatic transmission” ( 컄 page 169). 1 Cover 2 Start button 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to park position P . 왘 Do ...

49 Getting started Driving Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps: 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and repeat starting procedure ( 컄 page 48). 왘 Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery. If the engi...

50 Getting started Driving Driving off 왘 Depress the brake pedal. The gear selector lever lock is released. 왘 Place the gear selector lever in drive position D or reverse gear R . 왘 Release the brake pedal. 왘 Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. After a cold start, the transmission engag-es at a...

51 Getting started Driving Switching on headlamps Low-beam headlamps The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel. Exterior lamp switch 1 Off 2 Low-beam headlamps on 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B . The low-beam headlamps come on. High beam Th...

52 Getting started Driving Windshield wipers The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. Combination switch 1 Single wipeWiping with windshield washer fluid 2 Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 40). Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Turn the com...

53 Getting started Driving Intermittent wiping The intermittent wiping interval is depen-dent on the wetness of the windshield. 왘 Turn the combination switch in direc-tion of arrow 2 to position I . After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are controlled by the rain sensor. Single wipe 왘 Press c...

54 Getting started Driving Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires 앫 An ignition cable may be damaged. 앫 The engine electronics may not be operating properly. 앫 Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it. 왘 Give very little gas. 왘 Have the probl...

55 Getting started Parking and locking 왔 Parking and locking You have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as follows. Parking brake 1 Parking brake lever Warning! G With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake a...

56 Getting started Parking and locking 왘 Pull parking brake lever 1 up as many notches as possible. When the engine is running, the warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on. Switching off headlamps 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to M ( 컄 page 106). Turning off...

57 Getting started Parking and locking Locking 왘 Exit the vehicle and close all doors. Opening a door causes the door win-dows on that side of the vehicle to open slightly. They will return to the up position when the door is closed. 왘 Press the lock button ‹ on the SmartKey ( 컄 page 38). With the h...

Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Performance enhancement system Anti-theft systems

60 Safety and Security Occupant safety In this section you will learn the most im-portant facts about the restraint systems of the vehicle. The restraint systems are 앫 Seat belts ( 컄 page 72) 앫 Child restraints ( 컄 page 76) Additional protection potential provided by 앫 Supplemental Restraint System ...

62 Safety and Security Occupant safety Air bags Warning! G Air bags are designed to reduce the poten- tial of injury and fatality in certain frontal impacts (front air bags, knee air bags) or side impacts (head-thorax air bags). However, no system available today can completely eliminate injuries an...

64 Safety and Security Occupant safety Safety guidelines for the seat belt, Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) and air bag i Air bags are designed to activate only in cer- tain frontal impacts (front air bags, knee air bags) and side impacts (head-thorax air bags) which exceed preset thresholds. Only...

65 Safety and Security Occupant safety When you sell your vehicle, we strongly urge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with an SRS by alerting them to the applicable section in the Operator’s Manual. Front air bags 1 Driver air bag 2 Passenger air bag Driver and passenger...

66 Safety and Security Occupant safety The air bags will not deploy in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deployment thresholds. You will then be protected by the fastened seat belts. The passenger air bag will only be de-ployed if: 앫 the system, based on the OCS weight sensor readings, senses...

67 Safety and Security Occupant safety Head-thorax air bags 1 Head-thorax air bag The head-thorax air bags are deployed: 앫 in side impacts exceeding a preset de-ployment threshold 앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle 앫 independently of the front air bags The head-thorax air bags are not deployed in...

70 Safety and Security Occupant safety The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is located in lower part of the center console. 1 Passenger front air bag off indicator lamp The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp 1 will be illuminated, except with the SmartKey removed or in starter switch position ...

71 Safety and Security Occupant safety Self-test Occupant Classification System After turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 , the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp located in the center console illuminates. If an adult oc-cupant is properly sitting on the passenger seat an...

72 Safety and Security Occupant safety For more information, see the “Practical hints” section ( 컄 page 317). Seat belts The use of seat belts and infant and child restraint systems is required by law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories and all Canadian provinces. Even w...

74 Safety and Security Occupant safety Enhanced seat belt reminder system When the engine is started, the seat belt telltale < will always illuminate for 6 seconds to remind you and your passenger to fasten your seat belts. If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when the engine is started, an ...

75 Safety and Security Occupant safety 앫 and if the vehicle speed once exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h), the seat belt telltale < starts flashing and a warning chime sounds with increasing intensity for a maximum of 60 seconds or until the driver’s and passenger’s seat belts are fastened. If the driver’s...

76 Safety and Security Occupant safety Children in the vehicle If an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle: 왘 Secure the child using an infant or child restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child. 왘 Make sure the infant or child is proper-ly secured at all times while the v...

80 Safety and Security Occupant safety 왘 Move the passenger seat as far as possible rearward. Once the top tether anchorage hook is attached, the child restraint itself can be secured. 왘 Properly secure the child restraint us-ing the passenger seat lap/shoulder belt ( 컄 page 76) and tether anchorage...

81 Safety and Security Panic alarm 왔 Panic alarm 1 Â button Activating 왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least 1 second. An audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate briefly. Deactivating 왘 Press button 1 again. or 왘 Insert the SmartKey in starter switch. i USA only: This device complies...

82 Safety and Security Driving safety systems In this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems: 앫 ABS (Antilock Brake System) 앫 BAS (Brake Assist System) 앫 ESP ® (Electronic Stability Program) 앫 Electro-hydraulic brake system ABS The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regul...

83 Safety and Security Driving safety systems Braking If the ABS activates during braking, the ABS/ESP ® warning lamp v in the in- strument cluster dial flashes. Because of the electro-hydraulic brake system, you will not feel any pulsation in the brake pedal. 왘 Keep firm and steady pressure on the ...

84 Safety and Security Driving safety systems BAS The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in emergency situations. If you apply the brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically provides full brake boost, thereby poten-tially reducing the braking distance. 왘 Apply continuous full braking pressure until ...

86 Safety and Security Driving safety systems Electronic traction system The electronic traction system is a compo-nent of ESP ® . The electronic traction system improves the vehicle’s ability to utilize available trac-tion, especially under slippery road condi-tions by applying the brakes to a spin...

87 Safety and Security Driving safety systems The switch is located on the lower part of the center console. 1 ESP ® switch 왘 Press ESP ® switch 1 . The ABS/ESP ® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster comes on. The ESP ® is deactivated. Switching on the ESP ® 왘 Press ESP ® switch 1 . The ABS/ESP ...

88 Safety and Security Driving safety systems The electro-hydraulic brake system is automatically activated when you 앫 unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey 앫 open the driver’s or passenger door 앫 turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 앫 depress the brake pedal 앫 release the parking br...

89 Safety and Security Driving safety systems The electro-hydraulic brake servo assis-tance switches off automatically 앫 approximately 2 minutes after you turned the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 or removed the SmartKey 앫 approximately 20 seconds after you locked the vehicle from the ...

90 Safety and Security Performance enhancement system Airbrake The Airbrake enhances the vehicle’s driv-ing stability. It adapts the aerodynamics of the vehicle to the driving conditions ac-cording to the speed and the mode set. This is achieved using a moveable spoiler. The Airbrake is located at t...

91 Safety and Security Performance enhancement system The Airbrake switch is on the upper part of the center console. Airbrake modes 1 Manual 2 Automatic 3 Test 4 Airbrake switch 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 40). The system runs a self-test to ensure correct operation of the Airbrake. Test mode...

92 Safety and Security Performance enhancement system Automatic mode This mode should be used for normal driv-ing conditions. 왘 Slide the Airbrake switch 4 to position 2 . With the ignition switched on, the Airbrake swivels upwards to an angle of 5° and then returns to its initial position. When the...

93 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems 왔 Anti-theft systems Immobilizer The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The engine can be started by anyone with a valid SmartKey that is lef...

94 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Arming the alarm system 왘 Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey. The turn signal lamps flash three times to indicate that the alarm system is activated. The indicator lamp in the central locking switch ( 컄 page 105) be- gins to flash after arming the alarm syst...

95 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Tow-away alarm Once the tow-away alarm is armed, a visual and audible alarm will be triggered when someone attempts to raise the vehicle. Arming tow-away alarm 왘 Lock your vehicle with the SmartKey. The tow-away alarm is automatically armed after about 30 se...

98 Controls in detail In the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to oper-ate the equipment installed on your vehi-cle. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you. To quickly familiarize y...

99 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Factory setting Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ . All turn signal lamps flash once. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. The vehicle will lock again automatically and rearm the anti-theft alarm system within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking if: ...

100 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Global locking 왘 Press button ‹ . With the trunk and all doors closed, all turn signal lamps flash three times. The anti-theft alarm system is armed. Selective setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey so that pressing...

101 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key, you should do the following: 왘 Have the SmartKey deactivated by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 왘 Report the loss of the SmartKey or the mechanical key immediately to your ca...

102 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the trunk Opening the trunk from the outside A minimum height clearance of 5.5 ft (1.66 m) is required to open the trunk lid. The handle is located above the rear license plate recess. 1 Trunk lock 2 Handle The vehicle must be unlocked. 왘 Pull on ...

103 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking The switch is located on the lower part of the center console. 1 Remote trunk opening switch 왘 Press switch 1 until the trunk lid unlocks and opens slightly. 왘 Lift the trunk lid. The trunk can also be opened using button Š on the SmartKey or from its ins...

104 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Trunk emergency release The emergency release button is located on the inside of the trunk lid. With the emergency release button, the trunk can be opened from inside the trunk. Emergency release button 왘 Briefly press emergency release button. The trunk ...

105 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Locking and unlocking from the inside You can lock or unlock the vehicle from in-side using the central locking switches. This can be useful, for example, if you want to unlock the passenger door from the in-side or want to lock the vehicle before startin...

106 Controls in detail Lighting For information on how to switch on the headlamps and use the turn signals, see “Switching on headlamps” ( 컄 page 51) and “Turn signals” ( 컄 page 51). Exterior lamp switch The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel. M OffDay...

107 Controls in detail Lighting Low-beam headlamps The low-beam headlamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch using the manual headlamp mode. 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B . The following lamps switch on: 앫 Low-beam headlamps 앫 Tail and parking lamps 앫 License pl...

108 Controls in detail Lighting Daytime running lamp mode In Canada the daytime running lamp mode is mandatory and therefore in a constant mode. In the USA the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated by default. Activate the day-time running lamp mode using the control system, see “Setting daytime ...

109 Controls in detail Lighting Locator lighting and night security illumination The locator lighting and the night security illumination are described in the “Control system” section, see “Setting locator light-ing” ( 컄 page 135) and “Setting night secu- rity illumination” ( 컄 page 136). Fog lamps ...

111 Controls in detail Lighting Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher can be switched on at all times, even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch. The hazard warning flasher switches on automatically when an air bag deploys. The hazard warning flasher switch is located on the...

112 Controls in detail Lighting Interior lighting The controls are located in the overhead control panel. 1 Left-hand reading lamp on/off 2 Right-hand reading lamp on/off 3 Interior lighting on/off 4 Automatic control on/off Automatic control Deactivating 왘 Slide switch 4 to the right. The interior ...

113 Controls in detail Lighting Manual control Switching interior lighting on 왘 Press switch 3 . The interior lighting switches on. Switching interior lighting off 왘 Press switch 3 again. The interior lighting switches off. Reading lamps The reading lamps are integrated into the interior rear view m...

114 Controls in detail Instrument cluster For a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see “Instrument cluster” ( 컄 page 28). 1 Reset button The instrument cluster is activated when you 앫 open a door 앫 switch on the ignition 앫 press the reset button 1 앫 switch on exterior lamps Opening a ...

115 Controls in detail Instrument cluster Coolant temperature gauge Resetting trip odometer 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the standard display in the multifunction display ( 컄 page 117). 왘 Press button k or j until the trip odometer appears in the right multifunction display. 왘 Pres...

116 Controls in detail Instrument cluster Tachometer The red marking on the tachometer ( 컄 page 29) denotes excessive engine speed. To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking. Outside temperature indicator The outside temperature is di...

117 Controls in detail Control system 왔 Control system The control system is activated as soon as the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 1 . The control system enables you to call up information about your vehicle and to change vehicle settings. For example, you can use the control...

119 Controls in detail Control system Depending on the selected menu, pressing the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel will alter what appears in the multifunction display. The information available in the multifunc-tion display are arranged in menus and accompanying functions or submenus. T...

120 Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus. The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus.

121 Controls in detail Control system Menus, submenus and functions Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5 Menu 6 Menu 7 Standard display 722 S 1 1 Only Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S AUDIO Vehicle status message memory 2 2 The Vehicle status message memory menu is only displayed if there is a...

122 Controls in detail Control system Standard display menu The left multifunction display shows the outside temperature and main odometer, while the trip odometer and the clock ap-pears in the right multifunction display. This is the standard display. Standard display 1 Main odometer 2 Outside temp...

123 Controls in detail Control system 722 S menu 1 The main screen of the 722S menu shows you the gear currently engaged as well as the engine oil temperature. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the 722S menu. 1 Engine oil temperature 2 Gear indicator Use buttons k or j to select the fol...

124 Controls in detail Control system RACETIMER The RACETIMER allows you to time and save driving stretches in hours, minutes and seconds. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the 722S menu. 왘 Press button j repeatedly until you see the RACETIMER. 1 Lap 2 RACETIMER 3 Gear indicator Startin...

125 Controls in detail Control system Saving lap time and starting a new lap 왘 Press button ç while the timer is running. The intermediate time will be shown for 5 seconds. 왘 Press button ç within the next 5 seconds. The intermediate time shown will be saved as a lap time. The RACETIMER begins timin...

126 Controls in detail Control system Overall analysis 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the 722S menu. 왘 Press button j repeatedly until you see the overall analysis. 1 Overall analysis of RACETIMER 2 Overall driving time 3 Maximum speed 4 Average speed 5 Overall distance driven Lap an...

127 Controls in detail Control system AUDIO menu The functions in the AUDIO menu operate the audio equipment which you currently have turned on. If no audio equipment is currently turned on, the message AUDIO OFF appears in the multifunction display. The following functions are available: Selecting ...

128 Controls in detail Control system Vehicle status message memory menu Use the vehicle status message memory menu to scan malfunction and warning messages that may be stored in the system. Such messages appear in the multifunction display and are based on conditions or system status the vehicle’s ...

129 Controls in detail Control system Settings menu In the Settings menu there are two functions: 앫 The function To reset, press reset button for 3 seconds with which you can reset most the settings to those set at the factory. 앫 A collection of submenus with which you can make individual settings f...

130 Controls in detail Control system Submenus in the Settings menu 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the Settings menu in the multifunction display. 왘 Press button j . In the right multifunction display you see the collection of submenus. 왘 Press button ç . The selection marker moves t...

131 Controls in detail Control system The table below shows what settings can be changed within the various menus. Detailed instructions on making individual settings can be found on the following pages. Instrument cluster Time Lighting Vehicle ( 컄 page 132) ( 컄 page 133) ( 컄 page 134) ( 컄 page 138)...

132 Controls in detail Control system Instrument cluster submenu Access the Instr. Cluster submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Instr. Clus- ter submenu to change the instrument cluster display settings. The following functions are available: Selecting the digital speedometer display 왘 Move the se...

133 Controls in detail Control system Selecting the language 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr. Cluster submenu. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the left multifunction display: Language . The selection marker is on the current setting. 왘 Press...

134 Controls in detail Control system Setting time (minutes) 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time submenu. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the left multifunction display: Set Time Minute(s) . The selection marker is on the minute setting. 왘 Press ...

135 Controls in detail Control system Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only) 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting sub- menu. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the left multifunction display: Light Circuit Headlamp Mode . The selection mark...

138 Controls in detail Control system Vehicle submenu Access the Vehicle submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Vehicle submenu to make general vehicle settings. The following functions are available: Setting radio station selection mode Use the Press button in audio mode. function to select the man...

139 Controls in detail Control system Setting automatic locking Use this function to activate or deactivate the automatic central locking. With the automatic central locking system activated, the vehicle is centrally locked at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h). 왘 Move the selection mar...

140 Controls in detail Control system Fuel consumption since last reset 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the first function of the trip computer menu. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see the following message in the left multifunction display: From Reset . 1 Distance driven ...

141 Controls in detail Control system TEL menu You can use the functions in the TEL menu to operate your telephone, provided it is connected to a hands-free system and switched on. 왘 Switch on the telephone and the radio. 왘 Press button ÿ or è on the steering wheel repeatedly until you see the TEL m...

142 Controls in detail Control system You may carry out the following functions: Answering a call When your telephone is ready to receive calls, you can answer a call at any time. In the right multifunction display you will then see the message, or if available, the caller ID (name and number): 왘 Pr...

143 Controls in detail Control system Dialing a number from the phone book If your telephone is ready to receive calls, you may select and dial a number from the phone book at any time. 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the TEL menu in the left multifunction display. In the right multif...

144 Controls in detail Control system Redialing The control system stores the most recent-ly dialed phone numbers. This eliminates the need to search through your entire phone book. 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the TEL menu in the left multifunction display. In the right multifunct...

145 Controls in detail Audio system 왔 Audio system Audio and telephone, operation These instructions are intended to help you become familiar with your Mercedes-Benz audio system. They con-tain useful tips and a detailed description of the user functions. Operating safety Location of the audio syste...

146 Controls in detail Audio system Operating and display elements

148 Controls in detail Audio system Button and soft key operation In these instructions, the alpha-numeric keypad (right side of radio panel) and the function buttons (left side of radio panel) are referred to as “buttons”. The four keys below the display panel are referred to as “soft keys”. Operat...

149 Controls in detail Audio system Bass 왘 Regardless of operating mode, press the AUD key repeatedly until you see BASS on the display. 왘 Press + or - key to increase or decrease level. or 왘 Press both + and - keys simultaneously to reset the Bass to its center (flat) level. Treble 왘 Regardless of ...

150 Controls in detail Audio system Balance 왘 Regardless of operating mode, press the AUD key repeatedly until you see BALANCE on the display. 왘 Press L or R key to shift sound accord- ingly to the left or right speakers. or 왘 Press both L and R keys simultaneously to reset the Balance to its center...

151 Controls in detail Audio system You can select from among the following settings: 앫 DRV : The tone level is set to the Driver position; sound is directed toward the passengers. 앫 SP : The tone level is set for Speech, optimizing the sound for the spoken word. 앫 AMB : The tone level is set for Am...

152 Controls in detail Audio system Direct frequency input 왘 Select the desired frequency band. 왘 Press “ button. 왘 Enter desired frequency using buttons 4 to M . Manual tuning 왘 Select the desired frequency band. 왘 Press and hold either the d or c button until the desired frequency is reached. Step...

153 Controls in detail Audio system Scan tuning 앫 Starting scan tuning 왘 Select desired frequency band. 왘 Press 2 button. SC will appear in the display. The ra- dio briefly tunes in all receivable stations on the band selected. The first scan cycle will tune in only the stations with a strong signal...

154 Controls in detail Audio system Weather band 왘 Press the WB key. The weather band station last selected is tuned in. 왘 Select the desired weather band station with buttons 4 to 7 . If a station cannot be tuned in, a scan is automatically started. 왘 Press f or e button. The next receivable weathe...

155 Controls in detail Audio system Track selection 왘 Press the TRK key. The current track will be displayed as SIDE 1 or SIDE 2 . You can switch sides at any time.The side will be changed automatically at the end of the tape. Cassette eject 왘 Press eject button 3 . The display folds down and the ca...

156 Controls in detail Audio system Track search backward 왘 Press e button. SEEK RWD will appear in the display. Track search will run the tape back-ward to the start of the track currently playing and switch to Play. Stopping track search 왘 Press d , c , f or e button. The cassette will switch over...

157 Controls in detail Audio system Skipping blank sections (skip blank) Switching on the skip blank function 왘 Press the SB key. SB is highlighted in the display. If the system does not detect a sound signal, the cassette will automatically fast forward to the next sound signal. Switching off the s...

158 Controls in detail Audio system CD changer operation General notes Should excessively high temperatures oc-cur while in CD mode, CD TEMP HIGH will appear in the display and the CD will be muted. The unit will then switch back to the last operating mode used until the tem-perature has decreased t...

159 Controls in detail Audio system Operational readiness of CD changer The CD changer is located in the trunk on the left side. 1 CD changer The CD changer can be operated from the front control panel of the radio. A loaded magazine must be installed to play CDs. Loading/unloading a CD magazine 1 C...

160 Controls in detail Audio system Selecting CDs 왘 You can select from among the CDs in the CD magazine using buttons 4 to 6 . CD and the magazine slot number of the selected CD appear in the display. The number of the current track is displayed after TRACK . If there is no CD in the selected maga-...

161 Controls in detail Audio system Random play The random play function (RDM) plays the tracks on the current CD in random order. 앫 Switching on random play 왘 Press the RDM key. RDM is highlighted in the display. 앫 Switching off random play 왘 Press the RDM key. The highlighted RDM in the display di...

162 Controls in detail Audio system Telephone operation Various car telephone functions and oper-ating steps for the car telephone can be performed and displayed via the audio system. Further operating instructions not covered here can be found in the operating instructions for the multifunction ste...

163 Controls in detail Audio system Placing a call Entering a telephone number and starting the dialing process 왘 Enter the desired telephone number using buttons 4 to M . The number can have up to 32 digits, but only 13 of these are visible on the display. If necessary, correct number entered with ...

164 Controls in detail Audio system 왘 Press the desired numerical key 2 to 9 . The stored entries are selected accord-ing to the alphabetical order of the ini-tial letters (e.g. for B -Brown, press button 2 twice). Searching and selecting phone book entries by number 왘 Press the NUM key. The current...

165 Controls in detail Audio system Manual repeat dialing (redial) 왘 Press the SND key. The last number dialed is shown in the display. 왘 Select the desired telephone number using d , c , f or e button. The abbreviation L and the number of the entry are shown in the top line of the display. 왘 When y...

166 Controls in detail Audio system Emergency calls “911” The following describes how to dial a “911” emergency call using the audio system head unit when a Mercedes-Benz specified mobile phone is connected with the Blue-tooth ® interface. Unless otherwise speci- fied, the descriptions refer to the ...

167 Controls in detail Audio system Placing a “911” emergency call using audio head unit with the phone unlocked 왘 Press h button to switch to telephone operation. 왘 Enter 911 using the number keypad on the audio head unit. 왘 Press the SND key for dialing to begin. The telephone establishes the conn...

168 Controls in detail Audio system Muting a call It is possible to mute a call; the caller is then no longer able to hear you. Mute on 왘 Press the MUT key. Mute off 왘 Press the MUT key. Terminating a call 왘 Press the END key. The current call is terminated. Call waiting If you receive another call ...

169 Controls in detail Automatic transmission 왔 Automatic transmission For information on driving with an auto-matic transmission, see the “Getting started” section ( 컄 page 47). Your vehicle’s transmission adapts its gear shifting process to your individual driving style by continually adjusting th...

170 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Shifting procedure The automatic transmission selects indi-vidual gears automatically, depending on: 앫 the gear selector lever drive position D ( 컄 page 171) with gear ranges ( 컄 page 174) 앫 the selected shift program ( C / MAN / S ) ( 컄 page 175) 앫 the ...

172 Controls in detail Automatic transmission ! Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other reason with gear selector lever in neutral position N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Warning! G Getting out of your vehicle with the gear selec...

173 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Driving tips Accelerator position Your driving style influences the transmission’s shifting behavior: Less throttle Earlier upshifting More throttle Later upshifting Kickdown Use kickdown when you want maximum acceleration. 왘 Press the accelerator past t...

174 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear ranges With the gear selector lever in drive position D and driving in shift program C or S , you can select a gear range for the automatic transmission to operate within. Gear selector lever ( 컄 page 175): You can limit the gear range by pressing t...

175 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Shift program mode selector switch 1 Program mode selector switch C Comfort For comfort driving MAN Manual For manual gear shifting ( 컄 page 178) S Sport For standard driving The selected shift program appears in the right multifunction display ( 컄 page ...

176 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Limiting gear range 왘 Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left in the D- direction. The transmission will shift to the next lower gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously limits the gear range of the trans-mission ( 컄 p...

177 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting With the gear selector lever in drive posi-tion D and driving in shift program C or S , you can limit or extend the gear range. With the MAN shift program activated, you can use the steering wheel g...

179 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Activating manual shift program 왘 Turn program mode selector switch 1 ( 컄 page 175) to the MAN setting. The transmission switches to the manual program mode M . The letter M appears in the right multifunction dis-play and the lamp in program mode se-lect...

180 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Upshifting 왘 Pull the right shift paddle 2 ( 컄 page 177). or 왘 Briefly press the gear selector lever to the right in the D+ direction. The transmission shifts to the next higher gear. If the red gearshift indicator lamp > comes on in the speedometer d...

181 Controls in detail Good visibility 왔 Good visibility For information on the windshield wipers, see “Switching on windshield wipers” ( 컄 page 52). Headlamp cleaning system The button is located on the left side of the dashboard. 1 Headlamp washer button 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 40). 왘 Pr...

182 Controls in detail Good visibility Sun visors The sun visors protect you from sun glare while driving. 1 Vanity mirror cover 2 Vanity mirror lamp 3 Mounting 4 Holder for gas cards Glare through the windshield 왘 Make sure the sun visor is properly engaged in mounting 3 . 왘 Swing the respective su...

183 Controls in detail Good visibility Glare through a door window 왘 Swing respective sun visor down. 왘 Disengage the sun visor from mounting 3 . 왘 Pivot the sun visor to the side. Vanity mirror 왘 Swing respective sun visor down. 왘 Flip up vanity mirror cover 1 to access the vanity mirror. Vanity mi...

185 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Function 1 Left side air vent, adjustable 2 Left center air vent, adjustable 3 Air temperature controls for center and side air vents 4 Right center air vent, adjustable 5 Right side air vent, adjustable 6 Air volume control for right side air vent 7 ...

186 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Automatic climate control panel Function 1 Air distribution, left (automatic or manual operation) 2 Front defroster 3 Air recirculation 4 Rear window defroster ( 컄 page 183) 5 Air distribution, right (automatic or manual operation) Function 6 Temperat...

187 Controls in detail Automatic climate control The automatic climate control is operation-al whenever the engine is running. You can operate the climate control system in ei-ther the automatic or manual mode. The system cools or heats the interior depend-ing on the selected interior temperature an...

188 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Deactivating the automatic climate control system Deactivating It is possible to completely deactivate the automatic climate control system. 왘 Press button M ( 컄 page 186). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. Reactivating 왘 Press button M ( 컄 p...

189 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Air distribution in automatic mode You can separately adjust the air distribu-tion for each side of the passenger compartment. Activating 왘 Press control button 1 or 5 ( 컄 page 186). The control button is engaged. The U symbol on the control button co...

190 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Decreasing 왘 Turn temperature control 6 and/or b ( 컄 page 186) slightly counterclockwise. The automatic climate control system will correspondingly adjust the interior air temperature. Adjusting the temperature for the center and side air vents When o...

191 Controls in detail Automatic climate control 왘 Turn control button to the desired symbol. The air distribution is adjusted accord-ing to the chosen setting. Opening the center air vents 왘 Turn thumbwheel 7 ( 컄 page 185) upward. Center air vents 2 and 4 ( 컄 page 185) are open. Closing the center ...

192 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Front defroster You can use this setting to defrost the windshield, for example if it is iced up.You can also defog the windshield and the door windows. Activating 왘 Press button P ( 컄 page 186). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. The air cond...

193 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside. This setting cuts off the intake of outside air and recirculates the air in the passenger compartment. Activating 왘 Press b...

194 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Air conditioning The air conditioning (cooling) function is operational when the engine is running and cools the vehicle interior down to the se-lected temperature. In addition, the cool-ing function dehumidifies the air in the vehicle interior, thus ...

195 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Residual heat and ventilation With the engine switched off, it is possible to continue to heat or ventilate the interior for up to 30 minutes. This feature makes use of the residual heat produced by the engine. Activating 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the st...

196 Controls in detail Open air Opening and closing the door windows The door windows are opened and closed electrically. The switches for the door win-dows are located on the door sill on the driver’s side ( 컄 page 34). The switch for the passenger side is located on the door sill on the passenger ...

197 Controls in detail Open air Opening the door windows 왘 Press switch 1 or 2 to the resistance point. The corresponding window will move downwards until you release the switch. Closing the door windows 왘 Pull switch 1 or 2 to the resistance point. The corresponding window will move upwards until y...

198 Controls in detail Open air Synchronizing power windows The power windows must be synchronized each time 앫 after the battery has been disconnected 앫 if the power windows cannot be fully opened (Express-open) or closed (Express-close) 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 40). 왘 Pull the power window...

199 Controls in detail Open air Your vehicle is equipped with a semi-auto-matic soft top. This means that you will have to release or lock the soft top manu-ally by means of a handle. The soft top can be opened or closed electrically using the buttons on the soft top switch. 1 Handle Handle 1 serves...

200 Controls in detail Open air The soft top switch is located on the lower part of the center console. Soft top switch cover 2 Cover 3 To open the soft top 4 To close the soft top Opening the soft top 왘 Switch on the ignition. 왘 Fold down handle 1 . 왘 Turn the handle clockwise as far as it will go ...

201 Controls in detail Open air Closing the soft top 왘 Switch on the ignition. 왘 Press and hold button 4 , until the electrical closing process has been completed. While the soft top is closing, the K symbol and the message Top In Operation appear in the multifunction display. An acoustic signal ind...

202 Controls in detail Open air 왘 Press on releases 2 in direction of the arrow and pull wind screen 1 out upwards. Installing 1 Mounting 2 Recess 왘 Insert mountings 1 into recesses 2 . The mountings must audibly engage. 왘 Make sure the mountings are properly engaged. Removing You can close the soft...

203 Controls in detail Open air Installing The following describes the installation of the driver’s side cover. The installation of the passenger-side cover is identical but mirror-inverted. 1 Cover 2 Tab 3 Bodywork 4 Sealing 왘 Open the trunk lid. 왘 Fit tabs 2 of cover 1 between sealing 4 and bodywo...

204 Controls in detail Open air The cover is properly locked when the white markings face each other. Removing 1 Lock 2 Cover 왘 Open the trunk lid. 왘 Press down on lock 1 and turn it clockwise by 90°. 왘 Lift cover 2 slightly and pull it out in direction of the arrow. 왘 Repeat the above steps for the...

205 Controls in detail Driving systems 왔 Driving systems The driving system of your vehicle is described on the following pages: 앫 Cruise control, with which the vehicle can maintain a preset speed For information on the BAS, ABS and ESP ® , see “Driving safety systems” ( 컄 page 82). Cruise control ...

206 Controls in detail Driving systems 1 Sets current or higher speed 2 Sets current or lower speed 3 Cancels the cruise control 4 Resumes at last set speed Setting current speed 왘 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed. 왘 Briefly lift 1 or depress 2 the cruise control lever. The current spee...

207 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting a higher speed 왘 Lift the cruise control lever to position 1 and hold it up until the de- sired speed is reached. 왘 Release the cruise control lever. The new speed is set. Setting a lower speed 왘 Depress the cruise control lever to position 2 and hold i...

208 Controls in detail Driving systems Fine adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments Faster 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 1 . Slower 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 2 . Setting to last stored speed (“Resume” function) 왘 Briefly push ...

209 Controls in detail Useful features 왔 Useful features Map pocket in passenger footwell Storage compartments Storage compartment under armrest 1 Release button 2 Armrest 왘 Press release button 1 . The armrest 2 opens automatically. Warning! G Do not place heavy or fragile objects, or ob- jects hav...

210 Controls in detail Useful features Storage compartment between the backrests 1 Release button 2 Cover 왘 Press release button 1 . Cover 2 opens automatically. The Bluetooth ® interface ( 컄 page 213) is installed in the cover of the storage compartment. Parcel net in trunk There is a net available...

211 Controls in detail Useful features Ashtray Removing ashtray insert 왘 Pull ashtray insert 2 upwards. Replacing ashtray insert 왘 Press the ashtray insert into the holder until you hear it click into place. Cigarette lighter 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 40). 왘 Push in cigarette lighter 1 . The...

212 Controls in detail Useful features Power outlet The power outlet is located on the left side in the trunk. 1 Power outlet 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 40). 왘 Flip up cover and insert electrical plug (cigar lighter type). Telephone Your vehicle is equipped with Bluetooth ® . The Bluetooth ® ...

213 Controls in detail Useful features You can take and place telephone calls using the s and t buttons on the steering wheel. To carry out other tele-phone functions, use the control system ( 컄 page 141). See separate instruction manual for instructions on how to operate the telephone. Initializing...

215 Controls in detail Useful features Tele Aid Shortly after the completion of your Tele Aid acquaintance call, you will receive a user ID and password in the mail. You may use this password to access the Tele Aid section in“Owner’s Online” at www.mbusa.com. The “My Tele Aid” sec-tion will give you...

216 Controls in detail Useful features The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can be adjusted when using the volume control on the audio system or on the multifunc-tion steering wheel. To raise, turn the rota-ry volume control on the audio system clockwise or press button æ on the multifunction steer...

217 Controls in detail Useful features A voice connection between the Response Center and the occupants of the vehicle will be established automatically soon after the emergency call has been initiat-ed. The Response Center will attempt to determine more precisely the nature of the accident provided...

218 Controls in detail Useful features Roadside Assistance button • The Roadside Assistance button • is located in the center armrest cover. 1 Roadside Assistance button • 왘 Open the storage compartment be-tween the backrests ( 컄 page 210). 왘 Press and hold the button 1 for longer than 2 seconds. A ...

219 Controls in detail Useful features Information button ¡ The Information button ¡ is located in the center armrest cover. 1 Information button ¡ 왘 Open the center storage compartment ( 컄 page 210). 왘 Press and hold the button 1 for longer than 2 seconds. A call to the Customer Assistance Center w...

220 Controls in detail Useful features Call priority If other service calls such as a Roadside Assistance call or Information call are active, an Emergency call is still possible. In this case, the Emergency call will take priority and override all other active calls. The indicator lamp in the respe...

221 Controls in detail Useful features Stolen Vehicle Recovery services In the event your vehicle was stolen: 왘 Report the incident to the police. The police will issue a numbered incident report. 왘 Pass this number on to the Mercedes-Benz Response Center along with your password issued to you when ...

222 Controls in detail Useful features Interior rear view mirror with integrated re-mote control 1 Indicator lamp 2 3 4 Signal transmitter button Needed for programming (not part of vehicle equipment): 5 Hand-held remote control of ga-rage door opener, gate operator or other device 6 Hand-held remot...

224 Controls in detail Useful features Rolling code programming To train a garage door opener (or other rolling code devices) with the rolling code feature, follow these instructions after completing the “Programming” portion (steps 1 through 6) of this text. (A second person may make the following ...

225 Controls in detail Useful features Step 4: 왘 Press and hold the signal transmitter button ( 2 , 3 or 4 ). Do not release this button until it has been success-fully trained. 왘 While still holding down the signal transmitter button ( 2 , 3 or 4 ), “cycle” your hand-held remote control button 6 as...

226 Controls in detail Useful features Programming tips If you are having difficulty programming the integrated remote control, here are some helpful tips: 앫 Check the frequency of the hand-held remote control 5 (typically located on the reverse side of the remote). The in-tegrated remote control is...

227 Controls in detail Useful features Floormat, driver’s side Installing Example driver’s side 1 Eyelet 2 Retainer pins 왘 Lay down the floormat. 왘 Press eyelets 1 onto retainers pins 2 in direction of arrow. Removing 왘 Pull the floormats off retainers pins. 왘 Remove the floormat. Warning! G When yo...

228 Controls in detail Useful features Floormats* (Only Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722S) Installing Example driver’s side 1 Eyelet 2 Retainer pins 왘 Lay down the floormat. 왘 Press eyelets 1 onto retainers pins 2 in direction of arrow. Removing 왘 Pull the floormats off retainers pins. 왘 Remov...

229 Controls in detail Useful features Dust cover Slipping dust cover on/off 왘 Place the rolled-up dust cover with its dark grey side facing downwards on the vehicle roof. Make sure the FRONT label is facing towards the front of the vehicle. 왘 Roll the side that is labelled FRONT over the hood. 왘 Ro...

230 Controls in detail Useful features 왘 To remove the dust cover, follow the above steps in reverse order. Roof and trunk lid racks Warning! G This vehicle has not been designed to accommodate any type of roof or trunk lid rack. Therefore do not fit such accessories. Otherwise the rack could fall o...

234 Operation In the “Operation” section you will find detailed information on operating, main-taining and caring for your vehicle. The first 1000 miles (1500 km) The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the break-in period, the more satis-fied you will be with its performance later on. You...

235 Operation Driving instructions 왔 Driving instructions Drive sensibly – save fuel Fuel consumption, to a great extent, depends on driving habits and operating conditions. To save fuel you should: 앫 Keep tires at the recommended tire inflation pressures. 앫 Remove unnecessary loads. 앫 Allow engine ...

236 Operation Driving instructions Power assistance Brakes Refer to the description of the Brake Assist System (BAS) ( 컄 page 84). Warning! G The brake system requires electrical energy for operation. A malfunction in the vehicle’s power supply or electrical system may impair brake sys- tem operatio...

237 Operation Driving instructions Downhill grades Continuous or hard braking After hard braking, it is advisable to drive on for some time, rather than to park im-mediately, so the air stream will cool down the brakes faster. Wet roads The first time the brakes are applied after a long period of dr...

238 Operation Driving instructions Brake service If the parking brake is released and the red brake warning lamp in the instrument clus-ter stays on, there is a malfunction in the electro-hydraulic brake system ( 컄 page 307) or the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low. Brake pad wear or a l...

239 Operation Driving instructions High performance driving The rate of wear of individual brake system components, such as brake pads or disks, depends on your driving style and the con-ditions under which you operate the vehi-cle. It is therefore not possible to give a gener-ally applicable servic...

240 Operation Driving instructions Parking Tires Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumference and become visible at a tread depth of approximately 1 / 16 in (1.6 mm), at which point the tire is considered worn and should be rep...

241 Operation Driving instructions The treadwear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread. Specified tire inflation pressures must be maintained. This applies particularly if the tires are subjected to high loads (e.g. high speeds, heavy loads, high ambient temperatures). For more informat...

242 Operation Driving instructions Mercedes-Benz recommends winter tires ( 컄 page 292) with a minimum tread depth of approximately 1 / 6 in (4 mm) on all four wheels for the winter season to ensure normal balanced handling characteristics. On packed snow, they can reduce your stopping distance compa...

243 Operation Driving instructions Road salts and chemicals can adversely affect braking efficiency. Increased pedal force may become necessary to produce the normal braking effect. Depressing the brake pedal periodically when traveling at length on salt-strewn roads can bring road-salt-impaired bra...

244 Operation Driving instructions Passenger compartment Driving abroad Abroad, there is an extensive Mercedes-Benz service network at your disposal. If you plan to drive into areas which are not listed in the index of your Mercedes-Benz Center directory, you should request pertinent information fro...

245 Operation Driving instructions Catalytic converter Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with monolithic-type catalytic converters, an important element in conjunction with the oxygen sensors to achieve substantial control of the pollutants in the exhaust emissions. Keep your vehicle in proper operatin...

246 Operation Driving instructions Coolant temperature During severe operating conditions and stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to approximately 248°F (120°C). The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature over 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause serious...

247 Operation At the gas station 왔 At the gas station Refueling The fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle towards the rear. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey automatically locks/unlocks the fuel filler flap. 1 Fuel filler flap 2 Fuel filler cap 3 Recess 왘 Re...

248 Operation At the gas station 왘 Replace fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until it audibly engages. 왘 Close the fuel filler flap until you hear the latch close shut. Check regularly and before a long trip 1 Coolant 2 Engine oil 3 Brake fluid Warning! G Overfilling of the fuel tank may creat...

249 Operation At the gas station Coolant For normal replenishing, use water (pota-ble water quality). For more information, see “Coolant” ( 컄 page 255) and see “Fu- els, coolants, lubricants, etc.” ( 컄 page 393). Engine oil level For more information on engine oil level, see “Engine oil” ( 컄 page 25...

250 Operation Engine compartment Hood Opening Warning! G Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow. This could cause the hood to come loose and injure you and/or others. Warning! G The exhaust areas on the engine hood an...

251 Operation Engine compartment The release lever is located in the driver’s footwell. 1 Release lever The hood folding mechanism is disengaged in two stages. 왘 Pull release lever 1 downwards. This completes the first stage. 2 Hood latch The hood latches are located in the upper air intake next to ...

252 Operation Engine compartment 왘 Press the front part of the hood. The hood opens and will automatically be held in position by gas-filled spring struts. Closing 왘 Pull the hood upwards in the center, against the resistance of the gas-filled spring struts. 왘 Hold the front center part of the hood ...

253 Operation Engine compartment Engine oil The amount of oil your engine needs will depend on a number of factors, including driving style. Higher oil consumption can occur when 앫 the vehicle is new 앫 the vehicle is driven frequently at higher engine speeds Engine oil consumption checks should only...

254 Operation Engine compartment Oil dipstick The engine oil level is correct when it is between lower mark (min) and upper mark (max) of the oil dipstick. 왘 Top up the engine oil if necessary. Adding engine oil 왘 Using a rag, unscrew filler cap 2 from filler neck. 왘 Add engine oil as required. Be c...

255 Operation Engine compartment Coolant The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze. When checking coolant level, 앫 the vehicle must be parked on level ground 앫 the coolant temperature must be be-low 158°F (70°C) 1 Expansion tank 왘 Using a rag, turn cap slowly approxi-mate...

256 Operation Trunk Batteries Your vehicle is equipped with two batteries: 앫 Starter battery in the trunk 앫 Consumer battery in the trunk These batteries should always be suffi-ciently charged in order to achieve its rat-ed service life. A flat battery must be fully recharged. Refer to Maintenance B...

257 Operation Trunk Windshield washer system and head-lamp cleaning system Fluid for the windshield washer system and the headlamp cleaning system is supplied from the windshield washer reservoir. It has a capacity of approximately 7.4 US qt (7.0 l). During all seasons, add MB Windshield Washer Conc...

258 Operation Trunk 왘 Lift up the interior floor 1 panel at loop 2 . 왘 Fold the outer edges of the interior floor towards the outside. 왘 Remove the interior floor in direction of arrow 3 . 4 Quick-release fastener 5 Cover 왘 Turn quick-release fasteners 4 anti-clockwise and remove cover 5 . Opening t...

259 Operation Tires and wheels 왔 Tires and wheels For safety reasons, only use tires and rims which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for use on SLR vehicles. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for summer and winter operat...

260 Operation Tires and wheels 앫 Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths of less than 1 / 8 in (3 mm). 앫 When replacing individual tires, you should mount new tires on the front wheels first (on vehicles with same-sized wheel...

261 Operation Tires and wheels Life of tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to: 앫 Driving style 앫 Tire inflation pressure 앫 Distance driven Tread depth Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply re...

262 Operation Tires and wheels Storing tires Cleaning tires Direction of rotation Unidirectional tires offer added advan-tages, such as better hydroplaning perfor-mance. To benefit, however, you must make sure the tires rotate in the direction specified. An arrow on the sidewall indicates the intend...

263 Operation Tires and wheels 2) The certification label found on the driver’s door A-pillar ( 컄 page 382) tells you about the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR in-cludes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. The certi...

264 Operation Tires and wheels 1 Load limit information on the Tire and Loading Information placard The Tire and Loading Information placard showing the load limit information is locat-ed on the driver’s door B-pillar. 왘 Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never e...

265 Operation Tires and wheels Step 2 왘 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. Step 3 왘 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX lbs. Step 4 왘 The resulting figure equals the avail-able amount of carg...

266 Operation Tires and wheels The higher the weight of all occupants, the less cargo and luggage load capacity is available. For more information, see “Trailer tongue load” ( 컄 page 267). Example Combined weight limit of occupants and cargo from Tire and Loading Infor-mation placard Number of occup...

267 Operation Tires and wheels Certification label Even after careful determination of the combined weight of all occupants, cargo and the trailer tongue load (if applicable) ( 컄 page 267) as to not exceed the permis- sible load limit, you must make sure that your vehicle never exceeds the Gross Veh...

268 Operation Tires and wheels Recommended tire inflation pressure Your vehicle is equipped with the Tire and Loading Information placard located on the driver’s door B-pillar ( 컄 page 263). The tire inflation pressure should be checked regularly and should only be ad-justed on cold tires. The tires...

269 Operation Tires and wheels 1 Tire and Loading Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressures The Tire and Loading Information placard lists the recommended cold tire inflation pressures for maximum loaded vehicle weight. The tire inflation pressures listed apply to the tires ...

270 Operation Tires and wheels Tire inflation pressure changes by approxi-mately 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) per 18°F (10°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire inflation pressure where the temperature is different from the outside temperature. Checking tire inflation pressure Regu...

271 Operation Tires and wheels Checking tire inflation pressure manually Follow the steps below to achieve correct tire inflation pressure: 왘 Remove the cap from the valve on one tire. 왘 Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve. 왘 Read tire inflation pressure on tire gauge and check against the reco...

272 Operation Tires and wheels The TPMS only functions on wheels that are equipped with the proper electronic sensors. It monitors the tire inflation pres-sure, as selected by the driver, in all four tires. A warning is issued to alert you to a decrease in pressure in one or more of the tires. Tire ...

273 Operation Tires and wheels Warning! G Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked every other week when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire and Loading Information placard or the tire inflation pressure label. If you...

274 Operation Tires and wheels Tire inflation pressure warnings If the system detects a significant loss of tire inflation pressure in one or more than one tire, a message appears in the multi-function display. Example illustration The respective tire is indicated by a red rectangle. In addition, a ...

275 Operation Tires and wheels 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the current inflation pressures for each tire appear in the display or the following message appears in the dis-play Tire pressuredisplayed afterdriving fora few minutes 왘 Press the reset button ( 컄 page 114). The following messag...

276 Operation Tires and wheels Overinflated tires Overinflated tires can: 앫 adversely affect handling characteristics 앫 cause uneven tire wear 앫 be more prone to damage from road hazards 앫 adversely affect ride comfort 앫 increase stopping distance Tire labeling Besides tire name (sales designation) ...

277 Operation Tires and wheels Tire size designation, load and speed rating 1 Tire width 2 Aspect ratio in % 3 Radial tire code 4 Rim diameter 5 Tire load rating 6 Tire speed rating General: Depending on the design standards used, the tire size molded into the sidewall may have no letter or a letter...

278 Operation Tires and wheels Rim diameter The rim diameter 4 ( 컄 page 277) is the diameter of the bead seat, not the diameter of the rim edge. Rim diameter is indicated in inches (in). Tire load rating The tire load rating 5 ( 컄 page 277) is a numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire...

279 Operation Tires and wheels Tire speed rating The tire speed rating 6 ( 컄 page 277) indicates the approved maximum speed for the tire. Summer tires 앫 At the tire manufacturer’s option, any tire with a speed capability above 149 mph (240 km/h) can include a “ZR” in the size designation (for exam-p...

280 Operation Tires and wheels 앫 Any tire with a speed capability above 186 mph (300 km/h) must include a “ZR” in the size designation AND the service description must be placed in parenthesis.Example: 275/40 ZR 18 (99Y). The “(Y)” speed rating in parenthesis designates the maximum speed capa-bility...

281 Operation Tires and wheels No specification given: absence of any text (like in above example) indicates a standard load (SL) tire. XL or Extra Load: designates an extra load (or reinforced) tire. Light Load: designates a light load tire. C, D, E: designates load range associated with the maximu...

282 Operation Tires and wheels DOT (Department of Transportation) A tire branding symbol 1 ( 컄 page 281) which denotes the tire meets require-ments of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Manufacturer’s identification mark The manufacturer’s identification mark 2 ( 컄 page 281) denotes the tire man...

283 Operation Tires and wheels For more information on tire load rating ( 컄 page 278). For information on calculating total and cargo load capacities ( 컄 page 264). Maximum tire inflation pressure 1 Maximum permissible tire inflation pressure This is the maximum permissible tire inflation pressure f...

284 Operation Tires and wheels Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles) Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resistance. 1 Treadwear 2 Traction 3 Temperature resistance Quality grades can be found, where ...

285 Operation Tires and wheels Traction The traction grades, from highest to low-est, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades rep-resent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may hav...

286 Operation Tires and wheels Tire ply material 1 Plies in sidewall 2 Plies under tread This marking tells you about the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. Tire and loading terminology Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which m...

289 Operation Tires and wheels Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature and treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures. The ratings are molded into the sid...

290 Operation Tires and wheels Thoroughly clean the mounting face of wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner side of the wheels/tires, during each rotation. Check for and ensure proper tire inflation pressure. For information on wheel change, see the “Practical hints” section ( 컄 page 365). Anti-thef...

291 Operation Tires and wheels Fitting anti-theft wheel nuts 왘 Unscrew a wheel bolt from one of the wheels. 왘 Replace that wheel bolt with one of the anti-theft wheel nuts 1 delivered with your vehicle. 왘 Fasten anti-theft wheel nut 1 using wheel nut key 2 and tighten with a torque wrench to a tight...

292 Operation Winter driving Before the onset of winter, have your vehicle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This service includes: 앫 Check of anticorrosion and antifreeze concentration. 앫 Addition of cleaning concentrate to the water of the windshield and headlamp cleaning system. A...

293 Operation Winter driving Snow chains Snow chains should only be driven on snow-covered roads at speeds not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains as soon as possible when driving on roads without snow. Please observe the following guidelines when using snow chains: 앫 Use of snow chains is not...

294 Operation Maintenance In order to maintain the performance and safety of your vehicle, we strongly recom-mend that you have your vehicle serviced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, every 12 months, even if the vehicle has covered less than 10 000 miles (15 000 km) in that time. The maintenan...

295 Operation Maintenance Maintenance service term exceeded If you have exceeded the suggested main-tenance service term, you will see the fol-lowing message in the right multifunction display: Service Exceeded By .. DaysService Exceeded By .. Miles Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will reset the...

296 Operation Maintenance Resetting the maintenance service indicator In the event that the maintenance service on your vehicle is not carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, you can have the maintenance service indicator reset. The automotive maintenance facility carrying out the mainten...

297 Operation Vehicle care 왔 Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle If you have any questions about proper care of your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Depending on body color the characteris-tic carbon structure of the body surface may become visible due to high a...

298 Operation Vehicle care You should check your vehicle from time to time for stone chipping or other damage. Any damage should be repaired as soon as possible. Vehicle washing Hand-wash Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct sunlight. 왘 Only use a mild car wash detergent, which is rec...

299 Operation Vehicle care Power washer Cleaning the windows and wiper blades 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. 왘 Fold the wiper arm away from the windshield ( 컄 page 363). You must feel the wiper arm engage in position. 왘 Clean the wiper blade inserts with a clean cloth and detergent s...

300 Operation Vehicle care Cleaning the headlamps 왘 Wipe the headlamp lens with a damp sponge. Cleaning the headlamps 왘 Wipe the headlamp lens with a damp sponge. Soft top care Frequent cleaning reduces the dirt-repel-lent effect of the soft top. Intensive cleaning with Mercedes-Benz care products f...

301 Operation Vehicle care If you intend to park your vehicle for an extended period of time, observe the fol-lowing: 앫 Park the vehicle with closed, dry soft top. 앫 When parking in confined areas, make sure that the soft top remains dry and ensure good ventilation. 앫 When parking the vehicle in the...

304 Practical hints What to do if ... Lamps in instrument cluster General information: If any of the following lamps in the instru-ment cluster fails to come on during the bulb self-check when switching on the ignition, have the respective bulb checked and replaced if necessary. Problem Possible cau...

305 Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions v The yellow ABS/ESP ® warn- ing lamp flashes while driving. Risk of accident! The ESP ® , ABS, or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least one tire. The cruise ...

306 Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions - The yellow ABS indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running. Risk of accident! The ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off. The BAS and the ESP ® are also switched off. If the ABS contro...

307 Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions 3 (Canada only) ; (USA only) The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning sound. You are driving with the parking brake set. 왘 Release the parking brake ( 컄 page 49). 3 (Canada on...

308 Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions ú (USA only) ± (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunc-tion indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running. There is a malfunction in: 앫 The fuel injection system 앫 The ignition system 앫 The emission co...

309 Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution ú (USA only) ± (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving. The fuel filler cap is not closed tightly. 왘 Check the fuel filler cap ( 컄 page 247). If it is not closed prop...

310 Practical hints What to do if ... During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant tempera-ture may rise close to 248°F (120°C). Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution D The red coolant temperature warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. There i...

313 Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution < During driving the red seat belt telltale flashes and you addition-ally hear an intermittent warning chime with increasing intensity. The vehicle’s speed once exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h) and you and/or your...

315 Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution H USA only:Combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale for the TPMS illuminates continuously. Canada only:Low tire pressure telltale for the TPMS illuminates continuously. The TPMS detects a loss ...

317 Practical hints What to do if ... Lamp in center console Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF The passenger front air bag off indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated with the weight of a typical adult or some-one larger than a small individual on...

319 Practical hints What to do if ... Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Warning and malfunction messages appear in the multifunction display located in the instrument cluster. Certain warning and malfunction messag-es are accompanied by an audible signal. Address these messages ac...

320 Practical hints What to do if ... On the pages that follow, you will find a compilation of the most important warning and malfunction messages that may appear in the multifunction display. High priority messages appear in red color. For your convenience the messages are divided into two sections...

321 Practical hints What to do if ... Text messages Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ABS ABS, ESPUnavailableSeeOper. Manual Risk of accident! The ABS and ESP ® are not available due to a malfunction. The BAS is also deactivated. The system’s self-diagnosis may ...

322 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ABS ABS, ESPInoperativeSeeOper. Manual Risk of accident! The ABS and ESP ® have switched off due to a malfunction. The BAS is also deactivated. The electro-hydraulic brake system is still fu...

323 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ESP ESPInoperativeSeeOper. Manual Risk of accident! The ESP ® has detected a malfunc- tion and switched off. The ABS may not be operational. The electro-hydraulic brake system is still funct...

324 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Front Passeng. Airbag EnabledSee Oper. Manual The passenger front air bag and the passenger knee air bag are activated while driving even though a child, small individual, or object below th...

325 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution With the seat unoccupied and the ignition switched on, 앫 the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ( 컄 page 70) should illuminate and remain illuminated, indicating that the OCS ( 컄 page 67) ...

327 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution 앫 the message Front Passeng. Airbag Enabled See Op- er. Manual or the message Front Passeng. Airbag Disabled See Oper. Manual should not appear in the multifunction display at any time the s...

328 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution P Gear SelectorLever To P You wish to start the engine and the selector lever is not in park position P . 왘 Move the selector lever to park position P . Shift To N To Start 왘 Move the select...

329 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Tire pressure displayed afterdriving fora few minutes The tire inflation pressure is being checked. 왘 Drive the vehicle for a few minutes. Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative The TPMS is malfu...

330 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Tire Pressure Monitor Wheel Sensor Missing One or more wheels without appropriate wheel sensors mounted (e.g. spare wheel). The respective tire is indicated by --- instead of the tire inflat...

331 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Transmission ServiceRequired The provided operating safety of the automatic transmission is reduced. 왘 Drive with added caution and have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen...

332 Practical hints What to do if ... Symbol messages Left display Right display Possible cause/ consequence Possible solution < AirbrakeMalfunction The Airbrake locking mecha-nism is malfunctioning. 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. # Battery/AlternatorStop Car The batter...

333 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/ consequence Possible solution # The battery is no longer charging. Possible causes: 앫 alternator malfunctioning 앫 broken poly-V-belt Do not forget that the brake system requires electrical energy and may be operating wi...

334 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/ consequence Possible solution T ReducedBrake EffectDepress brakepedal fully. The electro-hydraulic brake system is in emergency opera-tion mode. Considerably great-er brake pedal force is required and the pedal travel i...

335 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/ consequence Possible solution ; (USA only) 3 (Canada only) CheckBrake Fluid Level Risk of accident! There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir. 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to d...

337 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/ consequence Possible solution ; (USA only) 3 (Canada only) ReducedBrake EffectStart Engine The battery has insufficient voltage and cannot supply sufficient power to the electro-hydraulic brake system. Considerably grea...

338 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/ consequence Possible solution ; (USA only) 3 (Canada only) Brakes OverheatedDrive on, but witheven greater care The brake system is overheated due to an excessive load on the brakes. 왘 Relieve the load on the brake syst...

339 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/ consequence Possible solution ; (USA only) 3 (Canada only) BrakeServiceRequired There are malfunctions, but the electro-hydraulic brake system is operating normally. 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediat...

340 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/ consequence Possible solution B Top UpCoolantSee Oper. Manual The coolant level is too low. 왘 Add coolant ( 컄 page 255). Comply with all warnings while doing so. 왘 If you have to add coolant frequently, have the cooling...

341 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/ consequence Possible solution • CoolantStop car, switch engine off. The coolant is too hot. Among other possible causes, the poly-V-belt could be broken. 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to...

342 Practical hints What to do if ... During severe operating conditions and stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant tem-perature may rise close to 248°F (120°C). Left display Right display Possible cause/ consequence Possible solution 왘 Observe the coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster ...

343 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/ consequence Possible solution • DifferentialOverheated The differential oil is too hot. 왘 Stop your vehicle immediately in a safe location. 왘 Do not drive any further. 왘 Apply the parking brake ( 컄 page 55). 왘 Wait unti...

344 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/ consequence Possible solution ± ServiceRequired Certain electronic systems are unable to relay information to the control system. The follow-ing systems may have failed: 앫 Coolant temperature gauge 앫 Tachometer 왘 Have t...

345 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/ consequence Possible solution A Reserve Fuel The fuel level has fallen into the reserve range. 왘 Refuel at the next gas station ( 컄 page 247). Fuel CapOpen A loss of pressure has been detected in the fuel system. The fu...

346 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/ consequence Possible solution . 3rd Brake Lamp The high-mounted brake lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Brake LampLeftAuxiliary Bulb On The left brake lamp is malf...

347 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/ consequence Possible solution . Turn SignalLeft Mirror The turn signal in the left exteri-or rear view mirror is malfunc-tioning. This message will only appear if all LEDs have stopped working. 왘 Have the LEDs replaced ...

348 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/ consequence Possible solution . Low BeamLeft The left low-beam lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Low BeamRight The right low-beam lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Contact...

349 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/ consequence Possible solution . Reverse LampRight The right backup lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Reverse LampLeft The left backup lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Con...

351 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/ consequence Possible solution H Please correctthe tire pressure. The tire inflation pres-sure is too low in one or more tires. 왘 Check and correct tire inflation pressure as required ( 컄 page 270). CautionTire Defect On...

354 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/conse-quence Possible solution L Tele AidInoperative One or more main functions of the Tele Aid system are malfunctioning. 왘 Have the Tele Aid system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. W Top UpWas...

355 Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/conse-quence Possible solution K TopNot Open / ClosedCompletely The soft top could not be locked after opening it. 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so. Observe the traffic situation ar...

356 Practical hints Where will I find ...? First aid kit The first aid kit is located on the right-hand side in the trunk. 1 First aid kit 2 Retaining strap 왘 Open the retaining strap 2 . 왘 Remove the first aid kit 1 . TIREFIT kit, electric air pump, towing eye bolt and vehicle literature portfolio ...

357 Practical hints Unlocking in an emergency 왔 Unlocking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle Unlocking the trunk If you cannot unlock the trunk with the SmartKey, open the trunk with the mechanical key. The handle is located above the rear license plate recess. 1 Mechanical key locking tab 2 Mech...

358 Practical hints Unlocking in an emergency Unlocking the driver’s door If you can no longer lock or unlock the doors using the SmartKey, unlock the driver’s door using the emergency release catch. The emergency release catch is located on the left side in the trunk. 1 Emergency release catch 왘 Un...

359 Practical hints Replacing SmartKey batteries 왔 Replacing SmartKey batteries If the batteries in the SmartKey are discharged, the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked. It is recommended to have the batteries replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Batteries contain materials that c...

361 Practical hints Replacing bulbs 왔 Replacing bulbs Safe vehicle operation depends on proper exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-fore essential that all bulbs and lamp assemblies are in good working order at all times. Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. Have headlamps che...

363 Practical hints Replacing wiper blades 왔 Replacing wiper blades Removing wiper blades 왘 Remove the SmartKey from starter switch. 왘 Fold the wiper arm forward. You must feel the wiper arm engage in position. 왘 Set the wiper blade at 90° to the wiper arm. 왘 Slide the wiper blade out in direction o...

364 Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Installing wiper blades 왘 Position the wiper blade at 90° to the wiper arm. 왘 Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm. 왘 Fold the wiper blade parallel to the wiper arm. 왘 Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on the windshield. Make sure you hold on to the w...

365 Practical hints Flat tire 왔 Flat tire The vehicle is equipped with the TIREFIT kit. Preparing the vehicle 왘 Park the vehicle in a safe distance from moving traffic on a hard, flat surface when possible. 왘 Turn on the hazard warning flashers. 왘 Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are...

366 Practical hints Flat tire Two-part sticker 1 Sticker for instrument cluster 2 Sticker for wheel 왘 Attach sticker part 1 where it will be easily seen by the driver on the instru-ment cluster. 왘 Attach sticker part 2 to the damaged tire (close to the valve). 1 TIREFIT container 2 Flap 3 Notch 4 El...

367 Practical hints Flat tire 왘 Screw the air pump’s air hose 5 onto flange 6 of the TIREFIT container. 왘 Stick TIREFIT container 1 upside down into notch 3 of the electric air pump. 7 Tire valve 8 Electric air pump switch 9 Pressure gauge and vent screw a Filler hose 왘 Unscrew the valve cap from ti...

368 Practical hints Flat tire 왘 After attaining a tire inflation pressure of 26 psi (1.8 bar), press 0 on electric air pump switch 8 . The electric air pump should now be switched off. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 ( 컄 page 40). 왘 Detach the electric air pump. The air hose ...

371 Practical hints Batteries Charging the batteries You can obtain detailed information on charging the battery from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Warning! G The brake system requires electrical power to operate. A malfunction in the vehicle’s power supply or electrical system may impair br...

372 Practical hints Batteries Charging with the battery charger Only use the battery charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz and supplied with your vehicle. This charger is designed to auto-matically control the charge rate, and charge the battery or maintain the existing charge in the battery while t...

373 Practical hints Towing the vehicle 왔 Towing the vehicle Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. When circumstances do not permit the recommended towing methods, the vehi-cle may be towed with...

375 Practical hints Towing the vehicle Installing/reinstalling towing eye bolt 왘 Take the towing eye bolt 1 from its storage compartment ( 컄 page 356). 1 Towing eye bolt 왘 Remove cover from the access hole. 왘 Screw towing eye bolt 1 clockwise in to its stop. 왘 Remove the towing eye bolt when you no ...

376 Practical hints Fuses ! You must not change the fuses yourself, as you could damage the vehicle electrical systems. Have fuses changed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Technical data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly-V-belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main dimensions Weights Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

380 Technical data The “Technical data” section provides the necessary technical data for your vehicle. Parts service All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a stock of Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte-nance and repair work. In addition, strate-gically located parts distribution...

381 Technical data Warranty coverage 왔 Warranty coverage Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet. Any autho-rized Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange or repair any defective parts originally in-stalled in the vehicle in accorda...

382 Technical data Identification labels 1 Vehicle certification label with Vehicle Identification Number 2 Product option code plate with paint number The vehicle certification plate with the Ve-hicle Identification Number and the vehicle identification plate (certification plate) with the paint nu...

384 Technical data Engine Model Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster (199.476) 1 1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S (199.476) 1 Eng...

385 Technical data Rims and tires 왔 Rims and tires ! For safety reasons, only use tires and rims which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for use on SLR vehicles. Tires approved by Mercedes-Benz are developed to provide best possible performance in conjunc-tion with the driving safety sy...

386 Technical data Rims and tires Mixed size tires Only Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster: Turbine-style 10-spoke-style* Front axle: Rims (light alloy) 9 J x 19 9 J x 18 Wheel offset 1.83 in (46.5 mm) 1.77 in (45 mm) Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 255/35 ZR19 (96Y) XL 1 245/40 ZR18 (93Y) Rear axle...

387 Technical data Rims and tires Only Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S: Multi-spoke rims in forged aluminum Front axle: Rims (light alloy) 9 J x 19 Wheel offset 1.83 in (46.5 mm) Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 255/35 ZR19 (96Y) XL 1 1 Must not be used with snow chains. Rear axle: Rims (lig...

388 Technical data Rims and tires Winter tires* Only Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster: Turbine-style 10-spoke-style* Front axle: Rims (light alloy) 9 J x 19 9 J x 18 Wheel offset 1.83 in (46.5 mm) 1.77 in (45 mm) Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 255/35 R19 (96V) M+S . 245/40 R18 (97V) M+S . XL Rear...

389 Technical data Rims and tires Only Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S: Turbine-style Front axle: Rims (light alloy) 9 J x 19 Wheel offset 1.83 in (46.5 mm) Tires (radial-ply tires) 255/35 R19 96V XL M+S . Rear axle: Rims (light alloy) 9 J x 19 Wheel offset 1.83 in (46.5 mm) Tires (radial-p...

390 Technical data Electrical system Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S Generator (alternator) 14 V/150 A 14 V/150 A Starter motor 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/1.7 kW Battery Starter battery 12 V/35 Ah 12 V/35 Ah Battery for electrical consumers 12 V/70 Ah 12 V/70 Ah Spa...

391 Technical data Main dimensions 왔 Main dimensions Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S Overall vehicle length 183.3 in (4656 mm) 183.3 in (4656 mm) Overall vehicle width 75.1 in (1908 mm) 75.1 in (1908 mm) Overall vehicle width (doors open - widest point) 11...

392 Technical data Weights Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S Trunk load max. 165 lb (75 kg) 165 lb (75 kg)

393 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 왔 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore only use products tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. For information on tested and approved products, contact an authorized ...

394 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Cooling system approx. 10.6 US qt (10.0 l) MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Low temperature cooling system Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S approx. 5.3 US qt (5...

395 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Approved engine oils Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines and durability for our service intervals. Therefore, only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System. Convent...

396 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Air conditioning refrigerant R134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil are used in the air condition-ing system. Brake fluid Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Any au-thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will provide...

397 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Fuel requirements Only use premium unleaded fuel: 앫 The octane number (posted at the pump) must be 91 min. It is an average of both the Research Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON): (RON+MON)/2. This is also known as the ANTI-KNO...

398 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. In areas where carbon deposits may be encountered due to lack of availability of gasolines which contain these additives, Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of additives approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Contact an au-thorized Merced...

400 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of alumi-num parts. The use of aluminum compo-nents in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifical-ly formulated to protect the...

401 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Windshield washer system and head-lamp cleaning system Both the windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system are supplied from the windshield washer reservoir. The windshield washer reservoir has a capacity of approximately 7.4 US qt (7 l...

Order No. 6515 4817 13 Part No. 199 584 11 82 USA Edition A 2009 Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts to service your vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If...