Owner's Manual
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... use of the vehicle ...20 Problems with your vehicle...21 Reporting safety defects...22 Reporting safety defects ...22 Vehicle data recording...23 Information regarding electronic recording devices...23 At a glance ...24 Cockpit...26 Instrument cluster ...28 Multifunction steering wheel ...30 Center console ...31 Upper part ...31 Lower part ...32 Overhead control panel ...33 Control panel on the door sill ...34 Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off the engine...Releasing seat belts...Locking ... 52 54...
... use of the vehicle ...20 Problems with your vehicle...21 Reporting safety defects...22 Reporting safety defects ...22 Vehicle data recording...23 Information regarding electronic recording devices...23 At a glance ...24 Cockpit...26 Instrument cluster ...28 Multifunction steering wheel ...30 Center console ...31 Upper part ...31 Lower part ...32 Overhead control panel ...33 Control panel on the door sill ...34 Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off the engine...Releasing seat belts...Locking ... 52 54...
Owner's Manual
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... ...Tow-away alarm ... 93 93 93 95 Controls in detail ...96 Locking and unlocking ...98 SmartKey ...98 Opening the doors...101 Opening the trunk ...102 Closing the trunk lid ...103 Trunk emergency release ...104 Automatic locking ...104 Locking and unlocking from the inside 105 Lighting...106 Exterior lamp switch...106 Combination switch...110 Hazard warning flasher...111 Interior lighting...112 Courtesy lighting ...113 Trunk lamp ...113 Instrument cluster ...114 Adjusting instrument cluster illumination...114 Coolant temperature gauge...
... ...Tow-away alarm ... 93 93 93 95 Controls in detail ...96 Locking and unlocking ...98 SmartKey ...98 Opening the doors...101 Opening the trunk ...102 Closing the trunk lid ...103 Trunk emergency release ...104 Automatic locking ...104 Locking and unlocking from the inside 105 Lighting...106 Exterior lamp switch...106 Combination switch...110 Hazard warning flasher...111 Interior lighting...112 Courtesy lighting ...113 Trunk lamp ...113 Instrument cluster ...114 Adjusting instrument cluster illumination...114 Coolant temperature gauge...
Owner's Manual
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...* (Only Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722S) ...228 Dust cover ...229 Roof and trunk lid racks...230 Operation ...232 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ...234 Driving instructions ...235 Drive sensibly - save fuel...235 Drinking and driving...235 Pedals ...235 Power assistance...236 Brakes...236 Driving off ...239 Parking...240 Tires...240 Hydroplaning...241 Tire traction ...241 Tire speed rating ...242 Winter driving instructions ...242 Standing water...243 Passenger compartment...244 Driving abroad ...244 Control and...
...* (Only Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722S) ...228 Dust cover ...229 Roof and trunk lid racks...230 Operation ...232 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ...234 Driving instructions ...235 Drive sensibly - save fuel...235 Drinking and driving...235 Pedals ...235 Power assistance...236 Brakes...236 Driving off ...239 Parking...240 Tires...240 Hydroplaning...241 Tire traction ...241 Tire speed rating ...242 Winter driving instructions ...242 Standing water...243 Passenger compartment...244 Driving abroad ...244 Control and...
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Cockpit Item 1 Cruise control lever 2 Steering wheel gearshift paddle 3 Instrument cluster 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Overhead control panel 6 Center console 7 Starter switch 8 Horn Page 205 177 28, 114 30, 118 33 31, 32 40 Item 9 Headlamp washer button a Steering wheel adjustment stalk b Hood lock release c Exterior lamp switch d Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam Page 181 42 250 51, 106 51 52 110 27
At a glance Cockpit Item 1 Cruise control lever 2 Steering wheel gearshift paddle 3 Instrument cluster 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Overhead control panel 6 Center console 7 Starter switch 8 Horn Page 205 177 28, 114 30, 118 33 31, 32 40 Item 9 Headlamp washer button a Steering wheel adjustment stalk b Hood lock release c Exterior lamp switch d Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam Page 181 42 250 51, 106 51 52 110 27
Owner's Manual
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... SmartKey in the starter switch. Be careful when entering the vehicle with increased caution. Doing so may affect door opening the doors, see "Locking and unlocking" ( page 98). ! Ensure sufficient side- All turn signal lamps flash once. G i The electro-hydraulic brake system is disarmed. Do not attempt to the rear of the door handle 5. The door swings outwards and upwards automatically. Getting started Unlocking Press...
... SmartKey in the starter switch. Be careful when entering the vehicle with increased caution. Doing so may affect door opening the doors, see "Locking and unlocking" ( page 98). ! Ensure sufficient side- All turn signal lamps flash once. G i The electro-hydraulic brake system is disarmed. Do not attempt to the rear of the door handle 5. The door swings outwards and upwards automatically. Getting started Unlocking Press...
Owner's Manual
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Gearshift pattern P Park position with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral position D Drive position For more information, see "Turning off the engine" ( page 56). Do not depress the accelerator. For information on the ignition ( page 40). Lift up cover 1. Press start button is set to park position P. Close cover 1. 48 The engine starts. Getting started Driving Warning! Switch on turning off the engine, see "Automatic transmission" ( page 169). 1 Cover 2 Start button Make sure the gear selector lever...
Gearshift pattern P Park position with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral position D Drive position For more information, see "Turning off the engine" ( page 56). Do not depress the accelerator. For information on the ignition ( page 40). Lift up cover 1. Press start button is set to park position P. Close cover 1. 48 The engine starts. Getting started Driving Warning! Switch on turning off the engine, see "Automatic transmission" ( page 169). 1 Cover 2 Start button Make sure the gear selector lever...
Owner's Manual
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... the seat belts and an appropriately sized infant, or toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for details. 63 This could result in order to do so at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at an additional cost. Safety and Security Occupant safety Adjust the passenger seat as far as possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is a possibility of a head-thorax air bag...
... the seat belts and an appropriately sized infant, or toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for details. 63 This could result in order to do so at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at an additional cost. Safety and Security Occupant safety Adjust the passenger seat as far as possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is a possibility of a head-thorax air bag...
Owner's Manual
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... your local government's disposal guidelines. In a crash, they provide their supplemental protection. This includes changing or removing any components or wiring of your seat belt. Only use seat belts installed or supplied by a properly fastened seat belt. Air bags and ETDs are designed to the extent possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The driver and passenger will not deploy. It is important to...
... your local government's disposal guidelines. In a crash, they provide their supplemental protection. This includes changing or removing any components or wiring of your seat belt. Only use seat belts installed or supplied by a properly fastened seat belt. Air bags and ETDs are designed to the extent possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The driver and passenger will not deploy. It is important to...
Owner's Manual
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... the brake pedal. Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal. Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the condition of others. Warning! Safety and Security Driving safety systems Braking If the ABS activates during hard braking, reducing steering capability and extending the braking distance. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the ABS, namely braking power and...
... the brake pedal. Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal. Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the condition of others. Warning! Safety and Security Driving safety systems Braking If the ABS activates during hard braking, reducing steering capability and extending the braking distance. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the ABS, namely braking power and...
Owner's Manual
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... these braking maneuvers. Brake pads not approved by remote control, when the driver or passenger door is opened, when the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 1, when the brake pedal is depressed or when the parking brake is intermittently built up in the system as part of your vehicle. Failure to deactivate the system prior to maintenance will cool down the brakes faster. Safety and Security Driving safety...
... these braking maneuvers. Brake pads not approved by remote control, when the driver or passenger door is opened, when the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 1, when the brake pedal is depressed or when the parking brake is intermittently built up in the system as part of your vehicle. Failure to deactivate the system prior to maintenance will cool down the brakes faster. Safety and Security Driving safety...
Owner's Manual
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..., left (turn signals, see "Switching on the other side of the steering wheel. i If you hear a warning signal you have the headlamps modified for rear fog lamp i If you must have forgotM Off Daytime running lamp mode ( page 108) U Automatic headlamp mode Daytime running lamp mode ( page 108) C Parking lamps (also tail lamps, license plate lamps, side marker lamps, instrument panel lamps) ten to switch off the...
..., left (turn signals, see "Switching on the other side of the steering wheel. i If you hear a warning signal you have the headlamps modified for rear fog lamp i If you must have forgotM Off Daytime running lamp mode ( page 108) U Automatic headlamp mode Daytime running lamp mode ( page 108) C Parking lamps (also tail lamps, license plate lamps, side marker lamps, instrument panel lamps) ten to switch off the...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle and turn the SmartKey to time and save driving stretches in conditions where high speed driving is running or the starter switch is resumed when you cannot adjust the volume using buttons æ or ç. i While the RACETIMER is being displayed, you switch the ignition back on roads ...use on ( page 40) or restart the engine ( page 47) and then press the æ button. 124 Timing is in detail Control system RACETIMER Warning! The timer starts. The RACETIMER feature is only for following posted speed limits. Starting the RACETIMER G Press button æ. Press...
... vehicle and turn the SmartKey to time and save driving stretches in conditions where high speed driving is running or the starter switch is resumed when you cannot adjust the volume using buttons æ or ç. i While the RACETIMER is being displayed, you switch the ignition back on roads ...use on ( page 40) or restart the engine ( page 47) and then press the æ button. 124 Timing is in detail Control system RACETIMER Warning! The timer starts. The RACETIMER feature is only for following posted speed limits. Starting the RACETIMER G Press button æ. Press...
Owner's Manual
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... audio system Warning! Bear in the upper part of cover 1. The cover opens automatically. 145 Any alterations made to traffic conditions first before operating system controls while driving. G In order to avoid distraction which could lead to an accident, the driver should enter system settings with your vehicle. The radio, amplifier, CD changer and telephone are intended to help you have any service work...
... audio system Warning! Bear in the upper part of cover 1. The cover opens automatically. 145 Any alterations made to traffic conditions first before operating system controls while driving. G In order to avoid distraction which could lead to an accident, the driver should enter system settings with your vehicle. The radio, amplifier, CD changer and telephone are intended to help you have any service work...
Owner's Manual
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... where you , and lock the vehicle. The switch for the passenger side is no door was pulled past the resistance point and released it slightly. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, the door windows can be operated for the door windows are opened Switch on the climate control panel, the automatic reversal function will stop the window and open a door page 40) or...
... where you , and lock the vehicle. The switch for the passenger side is no door was pulled past the resistance point and released it slightly. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, the door windows can be operated for the door windows are opened Switch on the climate control panel, the automatic reversal function will stop the window and open a door page 40) or...
Owner's Manual
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... park immediately, so the air stream will cause excessive and premature wear of braking performance. After driving in heavy rain without applying the brakes or through water deep enough to wet brake components, the first braking action may be somewhat reduced and increased pedal pressure may be a delayed braking response you will need to avoid an accident. Salty roads Warning! ! This helps prevent overheating...
... park immediately, so the air stream will cause excessive and premature wear of braking performance. After driving in heavy rain without applying the brakes or through water deep enough to wet brake components, the first braking action may be somewhat reduced and increased pedal pressure may be a delayed braking response you will need to avoid an accident. Salty roads Warning! ! This helps prevent overheating...
Owner's Manual
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... in above illustration. Cold tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has been sitting for air pressure. Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that these items are specific to the extent that hold the tire onto the rim. Actual data on each vehicle and may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to each square inch of the tire. Bar Another metric unit...
... in above illustration. Cold tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has been sitting for air pressure. Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that these items are specific to the extent that hold the tire onto the rim. Actual data on each vehicle and may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to each square inch of the tire. Bar Another metric unit...
Owner's Manual
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... position 171 Gear shifting malfunctions 180 Kickdown 173 Manual shift program 178 Shift program mode selector switch 175 Shifting procedure 170 Starting the engine 47 Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting 177 Towing 375 Transmission fluid level 254 Automatic transmission fluid 254 B Backup lamp 362 Messages in the multifunction display 349 Bar 286 BAS 84, 403 Batteries, SmartKey Checking battery condition 100 Replacing 359 Batteries, Vehicle 256 Charging 371 Consumer battery 370 Jump starting 370 Maintenance 370...
... position 171 Gear shifting malfunctions 180 Kickdown 173 Manual shift program 178 Shift program mode selector switch 175 Shifting procedure 170 Starting the engine 47 Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting 177 Towing 375 Transmission fluid level 254 Automatic transmission fluid 254 B Backup lamp 362 Messages in the multifunction display 349 Bar 286 BAS 84, 403 Batteries, SmartKey Checking battery condition 100 Replacing 359 Batteries, Vehicle 256 Charging 371 Consumer battery 370 Jump starting 370 Maintenance 370...
Owner's Manual
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... Auto-dimming 181 Interior storage spaces see Storage compartments J Jacking up the vehicle Jump starting 370 365 K Key, Mechanical 357 Key, SmartKey Battery check lamp 100 Checking the batteries 100 Factory setting 99 Locking/unlocking 98 Locking/unlocking, Global setting 99 Locking/unlocking, Selective setting 100 Loss of 101 Messages in the multifunction display 345 Positions in starter switch 40 Remote control 98 Replacing the batteries 359 Turning off the engine...
... Auto-dimming 181 Interior storage spaces see Storage compartments J Jacking up the vehicle Jump starting 370 365 K Key, Mechanical 357 Key, SmartKey Battery check lamp 100 Checking the batteries 100 Factory setting 99 Locking/unlocking 98 Locking/unlocking, Global setting 99 Locking/unlocking, Selective setting 100 Loss of 101 Messages in the multifunction display 345 Positions in starter switch 40 Remote control 98 Replacing the batteries 359 Turning off the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... selector switch, Automatic transmission 175, 406 PSI 288 Push starting 370 R RACETIMER see Control system menus, 722 S Radio Operation 151 Selecting stations 127 Radio transmitters 244 Reading lamp 113 Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 183 Recommended tire inflation pressure 288 Recovery services, Stolen vehicle (Tele Aid) 221 Redial memory 144 Refrigerant, Air conditioning 396 Refueling 247 Regular checks 248 Remote control...
... selector switch, Automatic transmission 175, 406 PSI 288 Push starting 370 R RACETIMER see Control system menus, 722 S Radio Operation 151 Selecting stations 127 Radio transmitters 244 Reading lamp 113 Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 183 Recommended tire inflation pressure 288 Recovery services, Stolen vehicle (Tele Aid) 221 Redial memory 144 Refrigerant, Air conditioning 396 Refueling 247 Regular checks 248 Remote control...
Owner's Manual
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... Standing water, Driving trough 243 Start button 48 Starter battery 256, 370 Starter switch 27, 40 Starting difficulties, Engine 49 Starting the engine 47 Steering wheel 42 Buttons 30 Steering wheel gearshift control Indicator lamp 311 Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting Automatic transmission 177 Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 221 Storage compartment between the backrests 210 Storage compartments 209 Armrest 209 Map pocket, Passenger footwell 209 Parcel net in trunk 210 Storage location Bluetooth®...
... Standing water, Driving trough 243 Start button 48 Starter battery 256, 370 Starter switch 27, 40 Starting difficulties, Engine 49 Starting the engine 47 Steering wheel 42 Buttons 30 Steering wheel gearshift control Indicator lamp 311 Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting Automatic transmission 177 Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 221 Storage compartment between the backrests 210 Storage compartments 209 Armrest 209 Map pocket, Passenger footwell 209 Parcel net in trunk 210 Storage location Bluetooth®...