Mercedes-Benz 2006 SLR Unlimited Automobile User Manual


 
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Getting started
Driving
After a cold start, the transmission engag-
es at a higher revolution. This allows the
catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature earlier.
Switching on headlamps
Low beam headlamps
The exterior lamp switch is located on the
dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.
Exterior lamp switch
1 Lights off
2 Low beam headlamps on
̈ Turn switch to B.
For more information on headlamps, see
“Lighting” (
page 105).
!
If you hear a warning signal and the
message:
Release
parking brake
appears in the multifunction display
when driving off, you have forgotten to
release the parking brake.
Release the parking brake.
!
Do not run cold engine at high engine
speed. Running a cold engine at high
engine speed may shorten the service
life of the engine.
!
Simultaneously depressing the acceler-
ator pedal and applying the brake re-
duces engine performance and causes
premature brake and drivetrain wear.
i
You can open a locked door from the
inside. Open door only when conditions
are safe to do so.
You can deactivate the automatic lock-
ing using the control system
(
page 137).
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