2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 rims

423 Technical data
Rims and tires
Same size tires
17" tires
18" tires
SL 500*
SL 600
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
81/2 J x 17 H2
-
-
-
Wheel offset
1.38 in (35 mm)
-
-
-
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
255/45 R17 98W
-
-
-
Winter tires (radial-ply tires)
255/45 R17 102V XL
or Extra Load M+S
-
-
-
SL 500
SL 600
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
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)
1.18 in (30 mm)
-
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
-
-
-
-
Winter tires (radial-ply tires)
255/40 R18 95V M+S
255/40 R18 95V M+S
255/40 R18 95V M+S
-

424 Technical dataRims and tires19" tires
SL 500*
SL 600
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
-
-
-
81/2 J x 19 EH2
Wheel offset
-
-
-
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
-
-
-
-
Winter tires (radial-ply tires)
-
-
-
255/35 R19 96V XL or
Extra Load M+S
1
1Must not be used with 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).

448 IndexCenter air vents 29
Center console
Lower part 30
Upper part 29
Centigrade
Setting temperature units 148
Central locking
Automatic 110
Central locking switch 111
Switching on/off (control
system) 156
Unlocking from inside 111
Central locking switch 29
Central unlocking switch 29
Changing
Batteries (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 378
Batteries (SmartKey) 377
SmartKey setting 96
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
settings 103
Vehicle level 222Charging
Vehicle batteries 404
CHECK ENGINE
Messages in display 351
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator
lamp 27, 327, 328
Checking
Coolant level 276
Oil level 269, 272
Tire inflate pressure 269
Vehicle lighting 269
Child safety
Airbags 64
Automatic child seat recognition 76
Infant and child restraint systems 62
Cigarette lighter 29, 233
Cleaning
Cup holder 320
Gear selector lever 320
Hard plastic trim items 320
Headlamps 178Headliner 320
Leather upholstery 321
Plastic and rubber parts 321
Seat belts 320
Steering wheel 320
Upholstery 321
Windshield 53
Wood trims 321
Cleaning tires 281
Clock 23
Closing
Hood 271
Power window with
KEYLESS-GO* 195
Retractable hardtop (SmartKey) 201
Retractable hardtop (switch) 198
Side windows 194, 195
Sunshade 204
Trunk lid 109
Windows 193
Windows with KEYLESS-GO* 195

464 IndexSwitching on
Front fog lamps 127
Rear fog lamp 127
Switching on headlamps 51
Symbol
Distance warning function* 142, 212
Synchronizing
ESP 341
Power windows 195
Synchronizing time with head unit 149
T
Tachometer 27, 132
Tail lamps 381, 385
Technical data
Electrical system 428
Main dimensions 429
Rims and tires 422
Weights 430
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 438Tele Aid 237
Emergency calls 239
Information 242
Initiating an emergency call
manually 240
Messages in display 364
Roadside Assistance 240
SOS button 31, 240
Tele Aid system 237
Tele Aid System 444
Telephone* 28, 236
Answering a call 162
Dialing 162
Ending a call 163
Hands-free microphone 31
Loading phone book* 163
Messages in display 364
Operating 161
Redialing 163
Telephones and two-way radios 264Temperature
Outside temperature indicator 133
Sensor 31
Setting interior temperature 185
Setting units in display 148
Tires 289
Tightening torque 399, 444
Time
Settings (control system) 149
Time display mode
Setting 151
TIN 307
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 307
Tire and Loading Information 283
Tire and loading terminology 305
Tire care and maintenance 280
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure 390
Checking 269, 288, 290
Setting units 156

465 Index
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on
the fuel filler flap
Tire inspection 280
Tire load rating 307
Tire ply composition and material
used 307
Tire speed rating 261, 297, 307, 444
Tire terminology 305
Tire traction 261
TIREFIT
Instructions for use 388
TIREFIT kit 373, 388
Tires 279
Direction of rotation 282
Driving instructions 259
Messages in display 365
Messages in the display 343, 344
Retreads 279
Rims and tires 422
Rotating 308
Service life 280Temperature 289, 304
Tire pressure monitor warning
lamp* 333
Tread depth 281, 309
Wear pattern 308
Winter 309
Tools 372
Tow-away alarm 90
Arming 90
Disarming 90
Disarming for transport 90
Tow-away alarm switch 30
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 411
Towing eye bolt see Vehicle tool kit
Towing the vehicle 408
Traction 170, 307, 444
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Tread 307
Tread depth 281Treadwear indicators 307
Trip computer 159
Trip odometer 25
Resetting 132
Trunk
Closing the lid 109
Lighting 130
Load assist 235
Lock button (KEYLESS-GO*) 104
Messages in display 371
Opening from inside vehicle 108
Parcel net 231
Trunk lid lock 375
Unlocking (KEYLESS-GO*) 105
Unlocking in an emergency 375
Unlocking separately 98
Trunk lid
Opening 107
Trunk lid emergency release 109