User manual MERCEDES CLASSE SLR MANUAL 2005

[. . . ] Operator's Manual. M e r c e d e s - B e n z S L R M cL a r e n . U N L I M I T E D . 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. [. . . ] If you make a call during this time, the cellular phone will be switched off approximately one minute (delayed switch-off time) after you hang up. 4 Release button 5 Engage the cell phone in cellular phone cradle When you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, the cellular phone remains on for approximately one minute. 1 Insert the cellular phone 2 Connector contact 3 Cellular phone cradle Slide the lower end of the cellular phone in direction of arrow 1 into connector contact 2 on cellular phone cradle 3. Push the top of the cellular phone in direction of arrow 5, until the lug on the cellular phone release button 4 engages. The battery will be charged depending on its charge status and the position of the SmartKey in the starter switch. The charging process is shown in the cellular phone display. 205 Controls in detail Useful features Making calls in private mode Re-inserting the cellular phone 1 Release button 2 Cellular phone cradle Press the release button 1. The cellular phone cradle 2 folds up. 3 Holder 4 Remove the cellular phone and cradle 5 Cellular phone flap Remove the cellular phone, together with the cellular phone cradle 2 in direction of arrow 4, from the holder 3. Fold the cellular phone flap 5 up. 1 Fold the cellular phone flap down 2 Insert the cellular phone and cradle Fold the cellular phone flap 1 down. Guide the cellular phone, together with the cellular phone cradle in direction of arrow 2, into the holder. 206 Controls in detail Useful features Making calls in hands-free mode Open the cellular phone flap. If you wish to change back to private mode: 3 Engage cellular phone cradle Push the top of the cellular phone in direction of arrow 3, until the cellular phone cradle engages in the holder. Tele Aid ! The initial activation of the Tele Aid system may only be performed by completing the subscriber agreement and placing an acquaintance call using the ¡ button. Failure to complete either of these steps will result in a system that is not activated. If you have any questions regarding activation, please call the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-881-6611 (in Canada). ! To prevent any damage, the cellular phone flap must be folded down before closing the telephone compartment. i For additional information on operating the telephone using the audio system head unit, refer to "Telephone operation" ( page 160) in chapter "Audio system". For additional information on operating the telephone using the multifunction steering wheel, refer to "Control system" ( page 138). 207 Controls in detail Useful features The Tele Aid system (Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand) The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: automatic and manual emergency Roadside assistance information The Tele Aid system is operational providing that the vehicle's battery is charged, properly connected, not damaged and cellular and GPS coverage is available. The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can be adjusted when using the volume control on the multifunction steering wheel. To activate, press the SOS button, the Roadside Assistance button · or the Information button ¡, depending on the type of response required. Shortly after the completion of your Tele Aid acquaintance call, you will receive a user ID and password. By visiting www. mbusa. com and selecting "Tele Aid" (USA only), you will have access to account information, remote door unlock, and more. i The SOS button is located above the inside rear view mirror. The Roadside Assistance button · and the Information button ¡ are located in the center storage compartment ( page 201). System self-check Initially, after switching on the ignition, malfunctions are detected and indicated (the indicator lamps in the SOS button, the Roadside Assistance button · and the Information button ¡ stay on longer than ten seconds or do not come on). appears for approximately ten seconds in the multifunction display. ! The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular network for communication and the GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites for vehicle location. If either of these signals are unavailable, the Tele Aid system may not function and if this occurs, assistance must be summoned by other means. 208 Controls in detail Useful features Emergency calls An emergency call is initiated automatically following an accident in which the emergency tensioning devices (ETDs) or airbags have deployed. An emergency call can also be initiated manually by opening the cover next to the inside rear view mirror labeled SOS, then briefly pressing the button located under the cover. For more information, see "Initiating an emergency call manually" ( page 210). Once the emergency call is in progress, the indicator lamp in the SOS button will begin to flash. [. . . ] Rim ( page 280) RON (Research Octane Number) The Research Octane Number for gasoline as determined by a standardized method. It is an indication of a gasoline's ability to resist undesired detonation (knocking). The average of both the MON (Motor Octane Number) and RON (Research Octane Number) is posted at the pump, also known as ANTI-KNOCK INDEX. SBC brake system (Sensotronic Brake Control) Electronically controlled hydraulic braking system for increased braking safety and comfort. [. . . ]