Mercedes-Benz SLR-Class 2005 User Manual

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Operation

Driving instructions

Drive sensibly – save fuel

Fuel consumption, to a great extent,
depends on driving habits and operating
conditions.

To save fuel you should:

Keep tires at the recommended tire
inflation pressures.

Remove unnecessary loads.

Allow engine to warm up under low
load use.

Avoid frequent acceleration and decel-
eration.

Have all maintenance work performed
at the intervals specified in the
Maintenance Booklet and as required
by the maintenance service display.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.

Fuel consumption is also increased by
driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go
traffic, on short trips and in hilly area.

Drinking and driving

Pedals

Warning!

Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs

and driving are very dangerous combina-

tions. Even a small amount of alcohol or

drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions

and judgement.

The possibility of a serious or even fatal

accident are greatly increased when you

drink or take drugs and drive.

Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow

anyone to drive who has been drinking or

taking drugs.

Warning!

Keep driver’s foot area clear at all times.

Objects stored in this area may impair pedal

movement.