Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Operator's Manual.

Getting started
Driving
After a cold start, the transmission engages
at a higher revolution. This allows the
catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature earlier.
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!
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 accelerator
pedal and applying the brake reduces
engine performance and causes
premature brake and drivetrain wear.
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You can open a locked door from the
inside. Open door only when conditions
are safe to do so.
You can deactivate the automatic locking
using the control system
( page 137).
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).