Summary of Contents for Mercedes-Benz 2009 SLR Mclaren Roadster
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M e r c e d e s - B e n z S L R M c L a r e n R o a d s t e r . M a i n t e n a n c e B o o k l e t . Order no.
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THIS SERVICE AND THAT GENUINE Highlights hazards that may result in dam- Press time May 22, 2008 age to your vehicle. MERCEDES-BENZ PARTS BE USED. GSP/OIS SERVICE, REPLACEMENT, OR REPAIR OF Printed in U. S. A. THE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND...
Maintenance Booklet Vehicle data Model License Plate No. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) License Plate No. Date of initial registration License Plate No. Paint color and code License Plate No.
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You too can help to protect the environ- A regularly serviced vehicle will also help ment by operating your Mercedes-Benz protect the environment. You should ad- SLR in an environmentally responsible here to the maintenance intervals dis- manner.
Maintenance Booklet Introduction We want you to enjoy your Mercedes-Benz time elapsed since your last service. The SLR. Vehicle safety and operational next necessary maintenance service is reliability are two very important factors indicated in the maintenance service and to maintain them, regular indicator in the instrument cluster.
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Mercedes-Benz 56. We recommend that you only use Center. brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz. A reminder for the next scheduled brake fluid replacement is affixed in the engine compartment.
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Maintenance Booklet Introduction Interior filters (e.g. dust filter, recircu- Mercedes-Benz Center prior to lating air filter, activated charcoal filter or 5,000 miles on the vehicle odometer. combination filter) are replaced accord- For your convenience, this Maintenance ing to the maintenance intervals listed.
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Mercedes-Benz Center prior to The following cases are not covered by 5,000 miles on the vehicle odometer. the Mercedes-Benz New Car Limited Warranty: For your convenience, this Maintenance • Using engine oils and oil filters of spec-...
(for example: weekly, when re- windshield washer fluid level warning fueling, or before any long journey): lamp will illuminate. Add washer fluid mixed with Mercedes-Benz windshield washer solvent/concentrate, test • Engine oil level - Check the engine oil function and check wiper blades.
Notes on the warranty An extensive and well-equipped network We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by your au- of Mercedes-Benz Centers is at your dis- posal for service work. Your authorized thorized Mercedes-Benz Center which Mercedes-Benz Center can ensure that...
Parts / Operating materials Service records We recommend only the use of Genuine Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Mercedes-Benz parts for service and re- will certify in the Maintenance Booklet pairs, since they meet our specifications. the maintenance services on your vehicle It is also important to only use fuels, lubri- which it has performed.
Maintenance Booklet Emission System Maintenance General The U.S. Environmental Protection Agen- The vehicle owner is responsible for the cy and, in California, the Air Resources regular maintenance of the emission con- Board have certified that the emission trol system, as well as the use of premi- control systems of your vehicle comply um unleaded gasoline with an anti-knock with the applicable exhaust emission...
Emission System Maintenance Emission Control System Caution - Gasoline Engines b) Leaded gasoline should not be used Your Mercedes-Benz SLR vehicle is equipped with both a three-way catalyst under any circumstances. Damage and a closed loop oxygen sensor system to the emission control components to comply with current exhaust emission will result.
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We recommend that you have the mal- function checked as soon as possible. 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.
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.
Maintenance Booklet 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: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ First Repair order no.
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Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 20,000 miles Service and applicable Additional Work For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 47. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Repair order no.
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Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 30,000 miles Service and applicable Additional Work For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 47. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Repair order no.
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Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 40,000 miles Service and applicable Additional Work For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 47. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Repair order no.
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Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 50,000 miles Service and applicable Additional Work For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 47. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Repair order no.
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Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 60,000 miles Service and applicable Additional Work For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 47. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Repair order no.
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Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 70,000 miles Service and applicable Additional Work For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 47. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Repair order no.
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Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 80,000 miles Service and applicable Additional Work For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 47. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Repair order no.
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Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 90,000 miles Service and applicable Additional Work For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 47. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Repair order no.
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Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 100,000 miles Service and applicable Additional Work For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 47. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Repair order no.
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Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 110,000 miles Service and applicable Additional Work For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 47. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Repair order no.
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Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 120,000 miles Service and applicable Additional Work For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 47. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Repair order no.
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Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 130,000 miles Service and applicable Additional Work For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 47. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Repair order no.
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Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 140,000 miles Service and applicable Additional Work For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 47. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Repair order no.
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Maintenance Booklet Confirmations Maintenance: 150,000 miles Service, applicable Additional Work and recommended High-Mileage checks For scope of work, refer to maintenance overview and description of maintenance services starting on page 47. Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed: Odometer: ________________________________ Rubber stamp Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________ Next Repair order no.
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Detailed descriptions for each maintenance service can be found starting on page 50. For description of emission system maintenance jobs, see page 60. The four digit-numbers listed next to the maintenance services are reference numbers of the detailed maintenance job descriptions listed in the Mercedes-Benz maintenance information used by Mercedes-Benz technicians.
Tire rotation ( page 50) ommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular (uneven) treadwear. 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. •...
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Tire rotation ommended intervals, or sooner at first signs of irregular (uneven) treadwear. 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. •...
The first tire inspection or rotation (if applicable) ( page 15) occurring at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at any time up to 5,000 miles (vehicle odometer) is provided at no charge.
Maintenance Booklet Service At every 10,000 miles or 1 year Interior Function check Warning and indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting - - - - Switches and controls 5454 Audible warning system 5450 Windshield wiper, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system 8252 Check seat belts for damage and proper function 9150...
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Maintenance Booklet Service Check condition/thickness of brake discs front/rear 4251 Check brake pads for lining thickness front/rear 4251 Check and clean front and rear ventilation grille and air ducts for the brake system 6150 Parking brake - Adjust cable slack 4261 Check tires for damage and condition 4051...
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Maintenance Booklet Service Engine compartment Leakage - Major components 0053 Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components In the event of leakage, determine cause and perform repair via separate work order Change engine oil and filter 0101 Check condition of poly-V-belts 1351 Check engine mounts - - - -...
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Maintenance Booklet Service Trunk Check fluid level, correct if necessary Starter battery 5410 Windshield washer system (including summerwash/winterwash) 8210 Check TIREFIT tire sealant expiration date 4054 Service completion Check parking brake according to specifications 4290 Perform road test - - - - Reset maintenance service counter in instrument cluster 0042 Restore customer’s vehicle settings...
Maintenance Booklet Additional Work to be Performed together with the Respective Service At every service Record customer’s vehicle settings - - - - Wash vehicle - - - - Check body for paint damage 9850 Check charge status of starter and consumer batteries using “Midtronics MCR 717“ tester, recharge if necessary 5452 Replace stabilizer bar bushings 3281...
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Maintenance Booklet Additional Work to be Performed together with the Respective Service At every 40,000 miles or 4 years Replace poly-V-belt 1381 Replace compressor poly-V-belt 1381 At every 60,000 miles or 4 years Replace fuel filter 0780 Every 2 years Replace brake fluid 4280 Check vehicle ride height and wheel loads...
Maintenance Booklet Recommended additional maintenance checks for high-mileage vehicles At 150,000 miles Check if all fluid levels and changes are updated Transmission - - - - Rear axle - - - - Check if air, fuel, ventilation filters are updated Engine air filter - - - - Fuel filter...
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Maintenance Booklet Recommended additional maintenance checks for high-mileage vehicles At 150,000 miles (continued) Check integrity of engine, mechanical components Perform compression test (hot and cold) - - - - Perform leak down test (hot and cold) 0053 Check spark plugs - - - - Exhaust system hangers and leaks - - - -...
Maintenance Booklet Description of Emission System Maintenance Jobs The composition of exhaust emissions is 0101 Engine oil and filter change 0780 Replace fuel filter influenced not only by the special emission Change the engine oil and oil filter every Replace the fuel filter approximately every control equipment, but also by various en- 10,000 miles.