Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

Maintenance Booklet 2006

PLEASE NOTE
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU THE USE OF DEFECTIVE OR NON-
HAVE YOUR VEHICLE SERVICED BY EQUIVALENT PARTS MAY RESULT IN
YOUR AUTHORIZED MERCEDES-BENZ YOUR EMISSION PERFORMANCE
CENTER WHO IS FULLY EQUIPPED WARRANTY CLAIM BEING DENIED.
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.
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Vehicle data

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Protecting the environment

• Avoid short trips.

H • Make sure that the tire pressures are
always correct.
Natural resources form the basis of our
existence on this planet. The objectives • Avoid frequent, abrupt acceleration.
of our policy are for these resources to be • Do not carry any unnecessary weight.
used sparingly and in a manner which
• Remove ski holders and roof racks
takes the requirements of both nature
once you no longer need them.
and humanity into account.
• Do not warm up the engine with the
Our declared policy is integrated environ-
car stationary.
mental protection. This policy starts at
the root causes and encompasses in its • Shift gears such that each gear is
management decisions all the conse- used only up to 2/3 of its maximum
quences for the environment which could engine speed.
arise from production processes or the • Keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel con-
products themselves. sumption.
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. played by the Maintenance System
Operating conditions and your individual service indicator, along with other main-
driving style to a large extent influence tenance work described in this booklet.
fuel consumption and the rate of engine, We recommend that you have services
brake, and tire wear. To reduce fuel con- performed by an authorized Mercedes-
sumption and the rate of wear, please Benz Center using Genuine Mercedes-
consider the following: Benz parts.

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Contents

Introduction Maintenance overview

Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System. 4 Mercedes-Benz SLR model . . . . . . . 50
Regular checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 First visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Notes on the warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Parts / Operating materials . . . . . . 10
Service records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Emission system maintenance Additional work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Spark plug replacement intervals . . 60
Emission System Caution -
Gasoline Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Recommended additional
maintenance checks at
150,000 miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Confirmations Emissions systems
First visit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 maintenance jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Tire inspection or rotation . . . . . . . . 17
Maintenance services. . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Introduction

We want you to enjoy your Mercedes- Following each service, your authorized
Benz SLR. Vehicle safety and operational Mercedes-Benz Center will reset the
reliability are two very important factors Maintenance System service indicator by
and to maintain them, regular confirming the service items performed.
maintenance services are necessary.
!
We continuously strive to improve our If the Maintenance System service
product, and ask for your understanding counter was inadvertently reset, have
that we reserve the right to make a Mercedes-Benz Center correct it.
changes in the required periodic Please only reset if the proper
maintenance work which is required for maintenance service has been
our vehicles. performed. Resetting the system
without performing the proper service
Your Mercedes-Benz SLR comes will result in engine and/or other
equipped with the Mercedes-Benz SLR vehicle damage not covered by the
Maintenance System. The Maintenance Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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 58 for more details.

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Introduction

A detailed listing of service procedures Coolant should be checked for the prop-
performed are contained in this booklet, er concentration before the start of the
starting on page 49. winter season (or once a year in hot re-
gions). Have the coolant (water/anticor-
Additional work rosion/antifreeze mixture) replaced
every 4 years, see page 59.
Additional work means any work that is
not calculated by the Maintenance Sys- Replacement of coolant (water/anticor-
tem. This work is listed in the section rosion/antifreeze mixture) may be re-
“Additional Work to be Performed”, see quired more frequently if coolant is not
page 58. This type of work has to be car- maintained according to instructions
ried out according to the individual vehi- and/or other than approved anticorro-
cle type, due to the specific technical sion/antifreeze products for your vehicle
parameters, wear processes or special are being used. For instructions on cool-
equipment. ant, see “Coolants” in your vehicle Oper-
ator’s Manual. For a listing of approved
anticorrosion/antifreeze products for
Special service requirements your vehicle, refer to the Factory Ap-
proved Service Products pamphlet in
Brake fluid should be replaced every two your vehicle literature portfolio, or con-
years, preferably in the spring, see page tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
59. 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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Introduction

Interior filters (e.g. dust filter, recircu- Mercedes-Benz Center prior to 6,500
lating air filter, activated charcoal filter or miles on the vehicle odometer.
combination filter) are replaced accord-
For your convenience, this Maintenance
ing to the maintenance intervals listed.
Booklet contains a tire inspection confir-
Under severe dust conditions, or with the
mation page on which you can record the
Climate Control frequently operating in
date and mileage when tire inspections
the air recirculation mode, the respective
were performed.
filter should be replaced correspondingly
sooner. Tire rotation - Tire rotations can only be
performed on vehicles with the same tire
dimensions on all four wheels (e.g. winter
Tire inspection - Your vehicle’s tires are
tires). In cases where your vehicle is
a critical component to overall vehicle
configured with staggered tire sizes
performance and vehicle stability. The
(different tire sizes, front vs. rear), tire
useful life of tires will vary and is
rotations are not possible.
proportional to tire type, speed rating,
ambient conditions, tire loading, tire If your vehicle’s tire configuration allows
inflation pressure, road surfaces, and for rotation, tire rotation should be
individual driving style, among other performed by observing a front-to-rear
factors. Therefore, Mercedes-Benz pattern that will maintain the intended
recommends regular checks for wear and rotational (spinning) direction of the tire
proper inflation. (on unidirectional tires, an arrow on the
sidewall indicates the intended rotation
The first tire inspection, which includes
or spinning direction of the tire) and in
checking for proper inflation pressure
accordance with the tire manufacturer’s
and tread condition, is at no charge pro-
recommended intervals, or sooner at first
vided it is performed at an authorized
signs of irregular (uneven) tread wear.

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Introduction

Tire manufacturer’s rotation Engine oils and oil filters are specifical-
recommendations will necessitate a tire ly tested for their suitability in our en-
rotation at least once in between gines and durability for our service
maintenance services and at every intervals. Therefore, only use approved
maintenance service based on engine oils and oil filters required for ve-
Mercedes-Benz SLR maintenance hicles with Maintenance System. For a
intervals. listing of approved engine oils and oil fil-
ters, refer to the Factory Approved Serv-
The first tire rotation is at no charge pro-
ice products pamphlet, or contact an
vided it is performed at an authorized
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Mercedes-Benz Center prior to 6,500
miles on the vehicle odometer.
Using engine oils and oil filters of specifi-
cation other than those expressly re-
For your convenience, this Maintenance
quired for the Maintenance System or
Booklet contains a tire rotation confirma-
changing of oil and oil filter at change in-
tion page on which you can record the
tervals longer than those called for by the
date and mileage when tire rotations
Maintenance System will result in engine
were performed.
damage not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty.
Spark Plugs should be replaced accord-
ing to schedule on page 60. Severe oper-
ating conditions (frequent starting and
stopping, excessive idling, sustained fast
highway driving) may call for spark plugs
to be replaced correspondingly sooner.

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Introduction

Regular checks

In addition to the services, we recom- • Windshield washing system - If the

mend that you check the following items washer fluid level drops below 1/3, the
regularly (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
• Engine oil level - Check the engine oil washer solvent/concentrate, test
level using the engine oil dipstick. Fur- function and check wiper blades.
ther information about engine oil level
measurement can be found in the vehi- • Check lights
cle Operator’s Manual.
• Tire condition and pressures –
• Coolant level - Please refer to the Op- Check at least every other week.
erator’s Manual for the correct proce- Please refer to section “Tires and
dure to check the coolant level. wheels” in the Operator’s Manual for
guidelines and correct procedures to
• Brake fluid level - If brake fluid has to check tire condition and pressures.
be added, see an authorized Mer-
cedes-Benz Center to determine the Please refer to the Factory Approved
cause, e.g. leaks or worn brake pads. Service Products booklet or see your
Mercedes-Benz Center for more informa-
tion on selecting the proper fluids, lubri-
cants, and oils for your vehicle.

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Introduction

Notes on the warranty

An extensive and well-equipped network We strongly recommend that you

of Mercedes-Benz Centers is at your dis- have your vehicle serviced by your au-
posal for service work. Your authorized thorized Mercedes-Benz Center which
Mercedes-Benz Center can ensure that is fully equipped to provide this serv-
your vehicle is professionally and thor- ice.
oughly serviced and repaired.
Please note that engines have to be serv-
Please see the Service and Warranty In- iced in accordance with special instruc-
formation booklet for detailed informa- tions and using special measuring
tion on warranty terms and coverage. equipment to comply with legal require-
ments concerning exhaust emissions.
Please follow the instructions given in
Modifications to or tampering with emis-
this Maintenance Booklet, even if you
sions components is not permissible.
entrust the vehicle to a third party for
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is
use or care. Only in this way will you
familiar with the relevant regulations.
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.

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Introduction

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.
cants and anticorrosion/antifreeze cool- Other than the maintenance services de-
ant meeting factory specifications. scribed, the Maintenance Booklet does
Please refer to the Factory Approved not record or reflect any repair work that
Service Products booklet or see your may have been performed to your vehi-
Mercedes-Benz Center for more informa- cle. Please keep those receipts with your
tion on this subject. 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 DaimlerChrysler Company

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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 index of at least 91 (displayed on the
standards for model year 2006 vehicles. pump) in all gasoline engine models un-
This vehicle also complies with the appli- less otherwise specified.
cable Canadian Motor Vehicle Emission
Standards. Failure to properly maintain the emission
system may result in repairs not being
To be certain that the emission control covered by the emission system warran-
systems function as designed, regular ties.
maintenance is necessary for compo-
nents of the vehicle which affect exhaust Explanations of each maintenance job
and evaporation emissions composition. are given in numerical order on page 63.

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Emission System Maintenance

Emission Control System Caution -

Gasoline Engines

Your Mercedes-Benz SLR vehicle is b) Leaded gasoline should not be used

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.
regulations. Keep your vehicle in proper
operating condition by following our rec- c) The specified engine maintenance
ommended maintenance instructions as jobs have to be performed com-
outlined. pletely and at the required inter-
vals. Correct ignition timing and
The following has to be adhered to: properly functioning spark plugs for in-
stance are important for the service
a) In all gasoline engine models, use life of the catalysts. Failure to properly
only premium unleaded gasoline perform the specified maintenance
with an anti-knock index of at least jobs may adversely affect the emis-
91 (as displayed on the pump) un- sion control system on the vehicle and
less otherwise specified. Damage to reduce its service life.
the engine could occur if premium un-
leaded fuel is not used. Refer to the
Operator’s Manual for special precau-
tions.

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Emission System Maintenance

d) The operation of the emission con- If the “CHECK ENGINE” indicator lamp in
trol system must not be altered in the instrument cluster illuminates when
any way. Alterations are not permissi- the engine is running, it indicates a possi-
ble by law. In addition, alterations may ble malfunction of the engine manage-
result in damage to the catalysts, in- ment system or emission control system.
creased fuel consumption, and im-
paired engine running conditions. 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.

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Notes

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Confirmations

First visit: 1,000 miles - 3,000 miles

First visit
provided at
Date: _______________________ no charge*
*This first visit for a basic vehicle diag-
nostic test at an authorized Mercedes-
Odometer: ___________________ Benz Center is provided at no charge.
Please refer to the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for full details.

Rubber stamp

Performed Yes/No

Diagnostic test † { First visit:

Q+A on vehicle † {
1,000 miles -
Signature 3,000 miles

Appointment Month/year

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Confirmations
First tire
Tire inspection or rotation inspection or
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 rotation
(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 provided at
maintenance intervals. no charge*
*This first tire inspection or rotation (if
Date: ____________ Odometer: ___________________ Date: ____________ Odometer: ___________________ applicable) at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center at any time up to 6,500
miles (vehicle odometer) is provided at
no charge. Please refer to the Service
Date: ____________ Odometer: ___________________ Date: ____________ Odometer: ___________________ and Warranty Information Booklet for full
details.

Date: ____________ Odometer: ___________________ Date: ____________ Odometer: ___________________

Date: ____________ Odometer: ___________________ Date: ____________ Odometer: ___________________ Reminder:

Date: ____________ Odometer: ___________________ Date: ____________ Odometer: ___________________
Tire
inspection or
Date: ____________ Odometer: ___________________ Date: ____________ Odometer: ___________________
rotation
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 inter-
vals, 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.
The first tire inspection or rotation (if applicable) occurring at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at
any time up to 6,500 miles (vehicle odometer) is provided at no charge.

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Confirmations

Tire inspection or rotation

Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________

Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________

Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________

Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________

Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________

Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________

Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________

Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________

Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________

Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________

Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________

Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________

Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________ Date: ____________ Odometer: _______________

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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 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed:

Odometer: ________________________________

Rubber stamp
Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________

Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________ First

Maintenance
due
Signature
10,000 miles
or

Month/year

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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 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed:

Odometer: ________________________________

Rubber stamp
Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________
Next
Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________
Maintenance
due
Signature 20,000 miles
or

Month/year

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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 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed:

Odometer: ________________________________

Rubber stamp
Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________
Next
Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________
Maintenance
due
Signature 30,000 miles
or

Month/year

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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 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed:

Odometer: ________________________________

Rubber stamp
Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________
Next
Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________
Maintenance
due
Signature 40,000 miles
or

Month/year

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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 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed:

Odometer: ________________________________

Rubber stamp
Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________
Next
Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________
Maintenance
due
Signature 50,000 miles
or

Month/year

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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 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed:

Odometer: ________________________________

Rubber stamp
Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________
Next
Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________
Maintenance
due
Signature 60,000 miles
or

Month/year

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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 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed:

Odometer: ________________________________

Rubber stamp
Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________
Next
Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________
Maintenance
due
Signature 70,000 miles
or

Month/year

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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 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed:

Odometer: ________________________________

Rubber stamp
Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________
Next
Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________
Maintenance
due
Signature 80,000 miles
or

Month/year

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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 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed:

Odometer: ________________________________

Rubber stamp
Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________
Next
Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________
Maintenance
due
Signature 90,000 miles
or

Month/year

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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 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed:

Odometer: ________________________________

Rubber stamp
Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________
Next
Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________
Maintenance
due
Signature 100,000 miles
or

Month/year

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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 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed:

Odometer: ________________________________

Rubber stamp
Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________
Next
Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________
Maintenance
due
Signature 110,000 miles
or

Month/year

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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 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed:

Odometer: ________________________________

Rubber stamp
Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________
Next
Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________
Maintenance
due
Signature 120,000 miles
or

Month/year

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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 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed:

Odometer: ________________________________

Rubber stamp
Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________
Next
Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________
Maintenance
due
Signature 130,000 miles
or

Month/year

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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 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed:

Odometer: ________________________________

Rubber stamp
Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________
Next
Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________
Maintenance
due
Signature 140,000 miles
or

Month/year

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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 49.

Date: ____________________________________ Maintenance service completed:

Odometer: ________________________________

Rubber stamp
Oil Brand / viscosity: _______________________
Next
Repair order no. (if applicable) _________________
Maintenance
due
Signature 150,000 miles
or

Month/year

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Maintenance service descriptions

Required Vehicle Maintenance Service Work

(including Emission System Maintenance)

Notes:
Overviews of maintenance services and intervals can be found starting on page 50.
Maintenance services must be performed at the number of miles or years (whichever comes first) as indicated,
except where no time interval available or otherwise noted.

If your vehicle exceeds the mileage shown in the maintenance service overview, continue to maintain the vehicle by having performed
the maintenance services at the time or mileage intervals (whichever comes first) as indicated starting on page 52.

Detailed descriptions for each maintenance service can be found starting on page 52.

For description of emission system maintenance jobs, see page 63.

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.

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Maintenance service overview Mercedes-Benz SLR (199)
Miles 1,000 - 3,000 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000
Time (Years) ---- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
First visit (컄 page 52) •
If applicable to your vehicle’s tire configuration (see page 6), tire rotations should be performed in accordance with the tire manufacturer’s rec-
Tire rotation (컄 page 53) 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.

Service (컄 page 54) • • • • • • •

Additional Work: (컄 page 58) • • • • • • •
Query service history in MaySIS before • • • • • • •
Record customer’s vehicle settings • • • • • • •
Wash vehicle • • • • • • •
Check body for paint damage • • • • • • •
Check starter and consumer battery status • • • • • • •
Replace stabilizer bar bushings • • • • • • •
Replace combination filter • • •
Replace engine air filter • • •
Replace poly-V-belt •
Replace compressor poly-V-belt •
Replace wheel bolts •2
Replace fuel filter •3
Replace spark plugs •3
Replace brake fluid •1 •1 •1
Check vehicle ride height and wheel loads •1 •1 •1
Check wheel settings •1 •1 •1
Replace screws of underbody paneling •1 •1 •1
Replace coolant for main circuit •1
Replace coolant for low temperature circuit •1
Replace battery in remote control key •1
Replace rear differential oil •
Replace transmission oil and filter •7
High-mileage checks (컄 page 61)
1 not mileage dependent; only time-interval applies 2 at 40,000 miles or 3 years 3 at 60,000 miles or 4 years 7 not time dependent; only milage-interval applies

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Maintenance service overview Mercedes-Benz SLR (199)
Miles 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000
Time (Years) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
First visit
If applicable to your vehicle’s tire configuration (see page 6), tire rotations should be performed in accordance with the tire manufacturer’s rec-
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.

Service • • • • • • • •
Additional Work: • • • • • • • •
Query service history in MaySIS before • • • • • • • •
Record customer’s vehicle settings • • • • • • • •
Wash vehicle • • • • • • • •
Check body for paint damage • • • • • • • •
Check starter and consumer battery status • • • • • • • •
Replace stabilizer bar bushings • • • • • • • •
Replace combination filter • • • •
Replace engine air filter • • • •
Replace poly-V-belt • •
Replace compressor poly-V-belt • •
Replace wheel bolts •4 •5
Replace fuel filter •6
Replace spark plugs •6
Replace brake fluid •1 •1 •1 •1
Check vehicle ride height and wheel loads •1 •1 •1 •1
Check wheel settings •1 •1 •1 •1
Replace screws of underbody paneling •1 •1 •1 •1
Replace coolant for main circuit •1 •1
Replace coolant for low temperature circuit •1 •1
Replace battery in remote control key •1 •1
Replace rear differential oil
Replace transmission oil and filter

High-mileage checks •7
1
not mileage dependent; only time-interval applies 4 at 80,000 miles or 6 years 5 at 120,000 miles or 9 years 6 at 120,000 miles or 8 years 7 not time dependent; only milage-interval applies

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First visit

First visit At 1,000 - 3,000 miles 00-5500

Diagnostic test ----
Q + A on vehicle ----

This first visit for a basic vehicle diagnostic test at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is provided at no charge.

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Tire rotation

Tire rotation
If applicable to your vehicle’s tire configuration (컄 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 manufac-
turer’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) (컄 page 17) occurring at an authorized Mercedes Center at any time up to 6,500
miles (vehicle odometer) is provided at no charge.

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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

Wheels, brakes
Check tire pressure monitoring system battery using STAR DIAGNOSIS 4056
Read malfunction memory using STAR DIAGNOSIS and correct faults if necessary ----
Deactivate Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) using STAR DIAGNOSIS ----
Check front axle wheel bearing play 3351
Check rear axle wheel bearing play 3551
Balance wheels ----

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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
Measure tread depth, record in mm 4051
Correct tire inflation pressure ----
Activate Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) using STAR DIAGNOSIS ----

Vehicle underside
Check and clean underbody panelling 6151
Check and clean ventilation grille and air ducts of the rear axle 6150
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
Check condition of front axle ball joints and rubber boots 3353
Check conditions of steering mechanical components and rubber boots 4653
Check rear axle mount for condition 3557
Check drive shaft for condition 3558
Check propeller shaft for condition 4154

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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 ----
Check the following fluid levels, correct if necessary
Brake system 4210
Power steering 4611
Engine cooling system (main and low temperature circuits), anti-corrosion/antifreeze protection 2010
Bleed low temperature circuit 2010

Vehicle front/rear
Check window glass and exterior lighting lenses ----
Check headlamp setting 8260
Check wiper blade condition ----

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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
Enter service in MaySIS ----
Restore customer’s vehicle settings ----
Vehicle inside and outside cleaning ----

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Additional Work to be Performed together with the Respective Service

At every service
Query service history in MaySIS before starting ----
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

Once at 10,000 miles or 1 year

Replace rear differential oil 3501

At every 20,000 miles or 2 years

Replace combination filter 8384
Replace engine air filter 0980

Once at 40,000 miles

Automatic transmission - oil and filter change 2702

At every 40,000 miles or 3 years

Replace wheel bolts ----

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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
Replace spark plugs 1580

Every 2 years
Replace brake fluid 4280
Check vehicle ride height and wheel loads 3253
Check wheel settings 4055
Replace screws of underbody paneling ----

Every 4 years
Replace coolant for main circuit. Verify the correct coolant composition 2080
Replace coolant for low temperature circuit. Verify the correct coolant composition 2080

Every 5 years
Replace battery in remote control key 8080

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Spark Plug Replacement Intervals

Replace Spark Plugs Engine

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At every 60,000 miles or 4 years •

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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 ----
Combination filter ----

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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 ----

Check for damaged/worn drivetrain parts

Front wheel bearing play ----
Rear wheel bearing play ----
Axle joint play ----
Flexible discs ----
Tie rod and drag link joints ----

Check for updates performed

Recalls and Service Campaigns ----

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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. If oil consumption should in- 60,000 miles or 4 years.
gine components and their adjustments. crease, determine the cause and take nec-
essary corrective steps. Reset the 1351 Check engine poly-V-belt condi-
Therefore, emission system maintenance Maintenance System counter. tion
must include these engine components. The poly-V-belt is subject to wear and ag-
Some maintenance jobs are actually only 0980 Replace air filter element ing. It must be checked for cracks and
tests. They are important however, be- Under normal dust conditions, replace air wear at every service. Replace poly-V-belt
cause they allow early detection of dis- filter element approximately every 20,000 if necessary.
crepancies which can later lead to miles or 2 years. Clean air filter cover and
increased exhaust emissions. It is general- housing prior to removal of air filter ele- 1580 Replace spark plugs
ly less expensive to have such items ad- ment. Spark plugs are subject to electrode ero-
justed immediately rather than allowing sion and must be replaced according to
them to contribute to costly repairs. The schedule on page 60, or more frequently
maintenance intervals have been deter- as may be required when subject to severe
mined so that the vehicle, under normal operating conditions.
conditions, should operate properly be-
tween services.

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Editorial status: 05/17/2005

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