Mercedes-Benz 2009 SLR McLaren Roadster Installation and operation manual

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster.
Maintenance Booklet.
Order no. 6515 8251 13 Part no. 199 584 93 93 Edition A 2009

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PLEASE NOTE
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU
HAVE YOUR VEHICLE SERVICED BY YOUR
AUTHORIZED MERCEDES-BENZ CENTER
WHO IS FULLY EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE
THIS SERVICE AND THAT GENUINE
MERCEDES-BENZ PARTS BE USED.
SERVICE, REPLACEMENT, OR REPAIR OF
THE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND
SYSTEMS CAN BE PERFORMED BY ANY
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT
OR INDIVIDUAL USING CERTIFIED PARTS.
THE USE OF DEFECTIVE OR NON-EQUIVA-
LENT PARTS MAY RESULT IN YOUR EMIS-
SION PERFORMANCE WARRANTY CLAIM
BEING DENIED.
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H
Natural resources form the basis of our
existence on this planet. The objectives
of our policy are for these resources to be
used sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
Our declared policy is integrated environ-
mental protection. This policy starts at
the root causes and encompasses in its
management decisions all the conse-
quences for the environment which could
arise from production processes or the
products themselves.
You too can help to protect the environ-
ment by operating your Mercedes-Benz
SLR in an environmentally responsible
manner.
Operating conditions and your individual
driving style to a large extent influence
fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
brake, and tire wear. To reduce fuel con-
sumption and the rate of wear, please
consider the following:
• Avoid short trips.
• Make sure that the tire pressures are
always correct.
• Avoid frequent, abrupt acceleration.
• Do not carry any unnecessary weight.
• Remove ski holders and roof racks
once you no longer need them.
• Do not warm up the engine with the
car stationary.
• Shift gears such that each gear is
used only up to 2/3 of its maximum
engine speed.
• Keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel con-
sumption.
A regularly serviced vehicle will also help
protect the environment. You should ad-
here to the maintenance intervals dis-
played by the Maintenance System
service indicator, along with other main-
tenance work described in this booklet.
We recommend that you have services
performed by an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center using Genuine Mercedes-
Benz parts.
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Regular checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Notes on the warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Parts / Operating materials . . . . . .10
Service records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Emission System Maintenance
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Emission Control System Caution -
Gasoline Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Confirmations
Tire inspection or rotation . . . . . . . . 15
Maintenance services. . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Maintenance service overview
Mercedes-Benz SLR (199) . . . . . . . 48
Tire inspection or rotation . . . . . . . 50
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Additional work to be Performed
together with the Respective
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Spark Plug Replacement Intervals 57
Recommended additional
maintenance checks for
high-mileage vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Description of Emissions Systems
Maintenance Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Contents

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We want you to enjoy your Mercedes-Benz
SLR. Vehicle safety and operational
reliability are two very important factors
and to maintain them, regular
maintenance services are necessary.
We continuously strive to improve our
product and ask for your understanding
that we reserve the right to make changes
in the periodic maintenance work which is
required for our vehicles. The information
in this manual is accurate as of the press
time. At the time of your scheduled
maintenance appointments with your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, the
most current maintenance work
information will be utilized for your
vehicle’s age or mileage. Please check
with your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for any changes to the periodic
maintenance work required for your
vehicle.
Your Mercedes-Benz SLR comes equipped
with the Mercedes-Benz SLR
Maintenance System. The Maintenance
System tracks distance driven and the
time elapsed since your last service. The
next necessary maintenance service is
indicated in the maintenance service
indicator in the instrument cluster.
Additional work that is not calculated by
the Maintenance System is required at
each maintenance interval. Please refer to
“Additional Work to be Performed” on
page 55 for more details.
Following each service, your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center will reset the
Maintenance System service indicator by
confirming the service items performed.
! If the Maintenance System service
counter was inadvertently reset, have a Mer-
cedes-Benz Center correct it. Please only
reset if the proper maintenance service has
been performed. Resetting the system without
performing the proper service will result in
engine and/or other vehicle damage not cov-
ered by the Mercedes-Benz New Car Limited
Warranty.
Introduction

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A detailed listing of service procedures
performed are contained in this booklet,
starting on page 47.
Additional work
Additional work means any work that is
not calculated by the Maintenance Sys-
tem. This work is listed in the section
“Additional Work to be Performed”, see
page 55. This type of work has to be car-
ried out according to the individual vehi-
cle type, due to the specific technical
parameters, wear processes or special
equipment.
Special service requirements
Brake fluid should be replaced every two
years, preferably in the spring, see page
56. We recommend that you only use
brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz.
A reminder for the next scheduled brake
fluid replacement is affixed in the engine
compartment.
Coolant should be checked for the prop-
er concentration before the start of the
winter season (or once a year in hot re-
gions). Have the coolant (water/anticor-
rosion/antifreeze mixture) replaced
every 4 years, see page 56.
Replacement of coolant (water/anticor-
rosion/antifreeze mixture) may be re-
quired more frequently if coolant is not
maintained according to instructions
and/or other than approved anticorro-
sion/antifreeze products for your vehicle
are being used. For instuctions on cool-
ant, see “Coolants” in your vehicle Oper-
ator’s Manual. For a listing of approved
anticorrosion/antifreeze products for
your vehicle, refer to
www.startekinfo.com or
www.mbusa.com/ownersonline, or
contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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Introduction
Interior filters (e.g. dust filter, recircu-
lating air filter, activated charcoal filter or
combination filter) are replaced accord-
ing to the maintenance intervals listed.
Under severe dust conditions, or with the
Climate Control frequently operating in
the air recirculation mode, the respective
filter should be replaced correspondingly
sooner.
Tire inspection -Your vehicle’s tires are
a critical component to overall vehicle
performance and vehicle stability. The
useful life of tires will vary and is
proportional to tire type, speed rating,
ambient conditions, tire loading, tire
inflation pressure, road surfaces, and
individual driving style, among other
factors. Therefore, Mercedes-Benz
recommends regular checks for wear and
proper inflation.
The first tire inspection, which includes
checking for proper inflation pressure
and tread condition, is at no charge pro-
vided it is performed at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center prior to
5,000 miles on the vehicle odometer.
For your convenience, this Maintenance
Booklet contains a tire inspection confir-
mation page on which you can record the
date and mileage when tire inspections
were performed.
Tire rotation - Tire rotations can only be
performed on vehicles with the same tire
dimensions on all four wheels (e.g. winter
tires). In cases where your vehicle is
configured with staggered tire sizes
(different tire sizes, front vs. rear), tire
rotations are not possible.
If your vehicle’s tire configuration allows
for rotation, tire rotation should be
performed by observing a front-to-rear
pattern that will maintain the intended
rotational (spinning) direction of the tire
(on unidirectional tires, an arrow on the
sidewall indicates the intended rotation
or spinning direction of the tire) and in
accordance with the tire manufacturer’s
recommended intervals, or sooner at first
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Tire manufacturer’s rotation
recommendations will necessitate a tire
rotation at least once in between
maintenance services and at every
maintenance service based on
Mercedes-Benz SLR maintenance
intervals.
The first tire rotation is at no charge pro-
vided it is performed at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center prior to
5,000 miles on the vehicle odometer.
For your convenience, this Maintenance
Booklet contains a tire rotation confirma-
tion page on which you can record the
date and mileage when tire rotations
were performed.
Spark Plugs should be replaced accord-
ing to schedule on page 57. Severe oper-
ating conditions (frequent starting and
stopping, excessive idling, sustained fast
highway driving) may call for spark plugs
to be replaced correspondingly sooner.
Engine oils and oil filters are specifical-
ly tested for their suitability in our en-
gines and durability for our service
intervals. Therefore, only use approved
engine oils and oil filters required for ve-
hicles with Maintenance System. Con-
ventional petroleum-based oils must not
be used for vehicles equipped with the
Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System.
The following cases are not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz New Car Limited
Warranty:
• Using engine oils and oil filters of spec-
ification other than those expressly re-
quired for the Maintenance System.
• Changing of oil and oil filter at change
intervals longer than those called for
by the Maintenance System.
• Using any oil additives.
Mercedes-Benz recommends
MOBIL 1 OIL.
Use the MB sheet number 229.3 and only
SAE 5W-50 engine oils.
MB sheet numbers are printed on the out-
side of oil containers.
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Introduction
Regular checks
In addition to the services, we recom-
mend that you check the following items
regularly (for example: weekly, when re-
fueling, or before any long journey):
• Engine oil level - Check the engine oil
level using the engine oil dipstick. Fur-
ther information about engine oil level
measurement can be found in the vehi-
cle Operator’s Manual.
• Coolant level - Please refer to the Op-
erator’s Manual for the correct proce-
dure to check the coolant level.
• Brake fluid level -If brake fluid has to
be added, see an authorized Mer-
cedes-Benz Center to determine the
cause, e.g. leaks or worn brake pads.
• Windshield washing system - If the
washer fluid level drops below 1/3, the
windshield washer fluid level warning
lamp will illuminate. Add washer fluid
mixed with Mercedes-Benz windshield
washer solvent/concentrate, test
function and check wiper blades.
• Check lights
• Tire condition and pressures –
Check at least every other week.
Please refer to section “Tires and
wheels” in the Operator’s Manual for
guidelines and correct procedures to
check tire condition and pressures.
For more information on selecting the
proper fluids, lubricants and oils for your
vehicle please refer to
www.startekinfo.com or
www.mbusa.com/ownersonline, or see
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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

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

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Emission System Maintenance
General
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agen-
cy and, in California, the Air Resources
Board have certified that the emission
control systems of your vehicle comply
with the applicable exhaust emission
standards for model year 2009 vehicles.
This vehicle also complies with the appli-
cable Canadian Motor Vehicle Emission
Standards.
To be certain that the emission control
systems function as designed, regular
maintenance is necessary for compo-
nents of the vehicle which affect exhaust
and evaporation emissions composition.
The vehicle owner is responsible for the
regular maintenance of the emission con-
trol system, as well as the use of premi-
um unleaded gasoline with an anti-knock
index of at least 91 (displayed on the
pump) in all gasoline engine models un-
less otherwise specified.
Failure to properly maintain the emission
system may result in repairs not being
covered by the emission system warran-
ties.
Explanations of each maintenance job
are given in numerical order on page 60.

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Emission System Maintenance
Emission Control System Caution -
Gasoline Engines
Your Mercedes-Benz SLR vehicle is
equipped with both a three-way catalyst
and a closed loop oxygen sensor system
to comply with current exhaust emission
regulations. Keep your vehicle in proper
operating condition by following our rec-
ommended maintenance instructions as
outlined.
The following has to be adhered to:
a) In all gasoline engine models, use
only premium unleaded gasoline
with an anti-knock index of at least
91 (as displayed on the pump) un-
less otherwise specified. Damage to
the engine could occur if premium un-
leaded fuel is not used. Refer to the
Operator’s Manual for special precau-
tions.
b) Leaded gasoline should not be used
under any circumstances. Damage
to the emission control components
will result.
c) The specified engine maintenance
jobs have to be performed com-
pletely and at the required inter-
vals. Correct ignition timing and
properly functioning spark plugs for in-
stance are important for the service
life of the catalysts. Failure to properly
perform the specified maintenance
jobs may adversely affect the emis-
sion control system on the vehicle and
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Emission System Maintenance
d) The operation of the emission con-
trol system must not be altered in
any way. Alterations are not permissi-
ble by law. In addition, alterations may
result in damage to the catalysts, in-
creased fuel consumption, and im-
paired engine running conditions.
e) Irregular engine running conditions
should be corrected immediately by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cent-
er. Such irregular running conditions
can influence the proper function of the
emission control system.
If the “CHECK ENGINE” indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster illuminates when
the engine is running, it indicates a possi-
ble malfunction of the engine manage-
ment system or emission control system.
We recommend that you have the mal-
function checked as soon as possible.

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Notes

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Confirmations
Tire inspection or rotation
If applicable to your vehicle’s tire configuration (see page 6), tire rotation should be performed in
accordance with the tire manufacturer’s recommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular
(uneven) tread wear. Tire manufacturer’s rotation recommendations will necessitate a tire rotation at
least once in between maintenance services and at every maintenance service based on Mercedes-Benz
maintenance intervals.
Reminder:
Tire
inspection or
rotation
First tire
inspection or
rotation
provided at
no charge*
*This first tire inspection or rotation (if
applicable) at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center at any time up to 5,000
miles (vehicle odometer) is provided at
no charge. Please refer to the Service
and Warranty Information Booklet for full
details.
Tire rotation should be performed in accordance with the tire manufacturer’s recommendations in the Tire
Warranty Pamphlet included in your vehicle literature portfolio. However, tires should be rotated at the
first sign of irregular (uneven) tread wear, even if it occurs before the recommended rotation intervals, and
should be checked regularly for wear and proper inflation. Please note that the useful life of tires will vary
and is proportional to tire type, speed rating, ambient conditions, tire loading, tire inflation pressure, road
surfaces, and individual driving style, among other factors.
Should a tire rotation not be possible for your vehicle’s tire configuration an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center will check your tires for proper inflation pressure and perform a tread inspection.
The first tire inspection or rotation (if applicable) occurring at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at any
time up to 5,000 miles (vehicle odometer) is provided at no charge.
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Confirmations
Tire inspection or rotation
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Confirmations
Maintenance: 10,000 miles
Service and applicable Additional Work
For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 47.
Date: ____________________________________
Odometer: ________________________________
Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________
Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________
Maintenance service completed:
Rubber stamp
Signature
First
Maintenance
due
10,000 miles
or
Month/year

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