2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 snow chains

425 Technical data
Rims and tires
Mixed size tires
SL 500
SL 500 (Sport Package*)
SL 600
Front axle:Rims (light alloy)
81/2 J x 18 H2
81/2 J x 18 H2
81/2 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.38 in (35 mm)
1.38 in (35 mm)
1.38 in (35 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
255/40 R18 95W
255/40 R18 95W
255/40 R18 95Y
Rear axle:Rims (light alloy)
91/2 J x 18 H2
91/2 J x 18 H2
91/2 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.57 in (40 mm)
1.57 in (40 mm)
1.57 in (40 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
285/35 R18 97W
1
285/35 R18 97W
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
285/35 R18 97Y
1

426 Technical dataRims and tires
SL 600 (Sport Package*)
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
Front axle:Rims (light alloy)
81/2 J x 18 H2
81/2 J x 18
81/2 J x 19 EH2
Wheel offset
1.38 in (35 mm)
1.18 in (30 mm)
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
255/40 ZR18 95Y
255/40 ZR18 95Y
255/35 ZR19 96Y XL or Extra
Load
1
Rear axle:Rims (light alloy)
91/2 J x 18 H2
91/2 J x 18
91/2 J x 19 EH2
Wheel offset
1.57 in (40 mm)
1.30 in (33 mm)
1.22 in (31 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
285/35 ZR18 97Y
1
285/35 ZR18 97Y
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
285/30 ZR19 98Y XL or Extra
Load
1

427 Technical data
Rims and tires
Spare wheel
SL 500
SL 600
SL 55 AMG
Rim
6 B x 17 H2
6 B x 18
6 B x 18
Wheel offset
0.98 in (25 mm)
0.98 in (25 mm)
0.98 in (25 mm)
Collapsible tire
185/60-17 93P
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
175/55-18 91P
1
175/55-18 91P
1
iThe SL 65 AMG does not have a spare
wheel. The SL 65 AMG is equipped
with TIREFIT (
page 388).

462 IndexSide windows
Automatic closing 195
Automatic opening 194
Closing 193, 194
Closing fully 195
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 195
Express-close 195
Express-open 194
Opening 193, 194
Opening fully 194
Stopping 195
Synchronizing power windows 195
Sidewall 306
SmartKey 94
Changing the batteries 377
Checking the batteries 97
Closing retractable hardtop 201
Factory setting 96
Global locking 96, 97
Global unlocking 96
Messages in display 357
Opening retractable hardtop 200Positions in starter switch 36
Reprogramming 96
Restoring factory settings 97, 103
Selective setting 96
Starting the engine 48
Turning off the engine 58
Unlocking 34
SmartKey positions 36
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 98
Changing the batteries 378
Checking the battery 105
Factory setting 102
Global locking 102, 103
Global unlocking 102
Locking 104
Loss of 106
Messages in display 359
Reprogramming 103
Selective setting 103
Unlocking 35, 99SmartKey with remote control 95
Snow chains 310
Spare fuses 412
Spare fuses see Vehicle tool kit
Spare tire see Spare wheel 388
Spare wheel 372, 373, 393, 427
Inflating tire 397
Tire inflation pressure 397
Speed settings
Cruise control 207
Distronic* 214
Speedometer 25
Setting units 148
Sporty driving style 220
SRS 443
Indicator lamp 332
Standing lamps 123, 381
Replacing bulbs 384
Standing water
Driving instructions 263

467 Index
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 216
Distronic* 211
Drivers seat belts 69
Warranty coverage 417
Washing the vehicle 317
Wear pattern (tires) 308
Wheel bolts
Tightening torque 399
Wheel change 393
Tightening torque 399
Wheel wrench 373
Wheels
Tires and wheels 279
Wind screen 202, 444
Installing 202
Removing 203Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting 187
Refilling washer fluid 278
Washer fluid 54, 278
Washer system 278
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 438
Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning
system 269
Windshield washer fluid 54
Filler neck 278
Messages in display 371
Mixing ratio 438
Refilling 278
Windshield wipers 23, 53
Fast wiper speed 53
Intermittent wiping 53
Replacing wiper blades 386
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 54Winter driving
Snow chains 310
Tires 309
Winter driving instructions 262
Winter tires 309
Wood trims
Cleaning 321
Wrench, wheel (vehicle tool kit) 373
X
Xenon headlamps 444