2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Owners Manual

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Operator’s Manual.

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Thank you for choosing Mercedes-Benz

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Should you have any questions, please contact your dealer contact for your Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren or call us at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or 1-888-881-6611 (in Canada). Your dealer contact will co-ordinate appointments for servicing of your vehicle and clarify any issues arising from the use of your Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of time:  Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.  Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.  Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company

Contents

Contents Introduction ....................................... 12 Product information............................. 13 Operator’s Manual ............................... 14 Service and warranty information .. 14 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 15 Maintenance .................................. 16 Roadside Assistance ...................... 16 Change of address or ownership.... 16 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada......................... 17 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren compliance .................................... 17 Where to find it .................................... 18 Symbols ............................................... 19 Operating safety .................................. 20 Proper 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 Getting started ................................... 36 Unlocking ............................................. 38 Starter switch positions .................. 40 Adjusting .............................................. 41 Seats .............................................. 41 Steering wheel ................................ 42 Mirrors ............................................ 43 Driving .................................................. 45 Fastening the seat belts ................. 45 Starting the engine ......................... 48 Switching on the headlamps........... 51 Turn signals .................................... 52 Windshield wipers ........................... 52 Problems while driving.................... 54 Parking and locking .............................. 56 Parking brake ................................. 56 Switching off headlamps................. 57 Turning off the engine ..................... 58

Contents Safety and Security ........................... 60 Occupant safety................................... 62 Airbags ........................................... 63 Seat belts ....................................... 69 Children in the vehicle .................... 72 Panic alarm .......................................... 78 Activating ....................................... 78 Deactivating ................................... 78 Driving safety systems ......................... 79 ABS ................................................ 79 BAS ................................................ 81 ESP................................................. 81 SBC brake system .......................... 84 Performance enhancement system ..... 87 Airbrake.......................................... 87 Anti-theft systems................................ 90 Immobilizer..................................... 90 Anti-theft alarm system .................. 90 Tow-away alarm ............................. 91 Controls in detail ............................... 94 Locking and unlocking ......................... 96 SmartKey ....................................... 96 Opening the doors ....................... 100 Opening the trunk ........................ 101 Closing the trunk lid ..................... 102 Trunk lid emergency release ........ 102 Automatic locking ........................ 103 Locking and unlocking from the inside ..................................... 103 Lighting.............................................. 105 Exterior lamp switch..................... 105 Combination switch ..................... 109 Hazard warning flasher ................ 110 Interior lighting............................. 111 Trunk lamp ................................... 112 Courtesy lighting .......................... 112 Instrument cluster ............................. 113 Instrument cluster illumination .... 113 Coolant temperature gauge ......... 114 Resetting the trip odometer ......... 115 Tachometer .................................. 115 Outside temperature indicator ..... 115 Control system .................................. 117 Multifunction display.................... 117 Multifunction steering wheel ........ 118 Menus .......................................... 120 Standard display menu ................ 122 AUDIO menu ................................ 122 Vehicle status message memory . 124 Settings menu .............................. 125 Trip computer menu..................... 136 TEL menu ..................................... 138 Audio system..................................... 143 Audio and telephone, operation ... 143 Operating safety .......................... 143 Location of the audio system ....... 143 Operating and display elements... 144 Button and soft key operation...... 146 Operation ..................................... 146 Radio operation ........................... 149 Cassette operation ...................... 152 CD changer operation .................. 156 Telephone operation .................... 160

Contents Automatic transmission ..................... 167 One-touch gearshifting................. 168 Gear ranges ................................. 170 Gear selector lever positions ....... 171 Shift program mode selector switch .......................................... 173 Driving tips ................................... 173 Steering wheel gearshift control .. 174 Manual gearshift program ............ 175 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...................... 177 Good visibility .................................... 178 Headlamp cleaning system .......... 178 Rear view mirrors ......................... 179 Sun visors .................................... 180 Rear window defroster ................. 181 Automatic climate control ................. 182 Adjusting the temperature ........... 185 Adjusting air volume .................... 186 Adjusting air distribution .............. 187 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ....... 187 Defrosting the windshield ............ 188 Air recirculation mode.................. 188 Residual heat and ventilation ....... 190 Deactivating the automatic climate control system ................. 191 Air conditioning............................. 192 Power windows .................................. 193 Opening and closing the windows. 193 Synchronizing power windows ...... 196 Driving systems .................................. 197 Cruise control ............................... 197 Useful features ................................... 200 Map pocket in passenger footwell ......................................... 200 Storage compartments ................. 200 Parcel net in trunk ........................ 201 Ashtray and cigarette lighter......... 202 12-V socket .................................. 203 Telephone ..................................... 203 Tele Aid ......................................... 207 Garage door opener ...................... 215 Floormats...................................... 221 Dust cover .................................... 222 Roof and trunk lid racks ................ 225 Operation .......................................... 226 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) .......... 228 Driving instructions ............................ 229 Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 229 Drinking and driving...................... 229 Pedals ........................................... 229 Power assistance .......................... 230 Brakes .......................................... 230 Driving off ..................................... 232 Parking ......................................... 232 Tires.............................................. 233 Hydroplaning ................................ 234 Tire traction .................................. 234 Tire speed rating ........................... 234 Winter driving instructions ............ 235 Standing water ............................. 236 Passenger compartment ............... 236 Driving abroad .............................. 236 Control and operation of radio transmitters .................................. 237 Catalytic converter ....................... 237 Emission control ........................... 238 Coolant temperature .................... 239

2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Owners Manual

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