2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR CLASS rims

371 Technical data
Rims and tires
Winter tires*Front axle:Rims (light alloy)
9J x 18
Wheel offset
1.77 in (45 mm)
Tires (radial-ply tires)
245/40 R18 97V XL M+S
Rear axle:Rims (light alloy)
9J x 18
Wheel offset
1.77 in (45 mm)
Tires (radial-ply tires)
245/40 R18 97V XL M+S
!Only use Michelin tires of the sizes and
types noted above. They are the only
tires approved for use on the SLR. Use
of tires not specially approved for the
SLR could result in unanticipated per-
formance characteristics. For more in-
formation, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

408 IndexSteering wheel gearshift control
Automatic transmission 174
Warning lamp 301
Storage compartment
Armrest 200
Center 201
Rear 201
Storage compartments 200
Message in the multifunction
display 339
Storing tires 255
Submenus
For settings 119
In control system 121
Instrument cluster 128
Lighting 130
Resetting functions 126
Selecting 126
Settings menus 126
Vehicle 134
Sun visors 180Switching off
Audio system 146
Automatic central locking (control
system) 135
Delayed (exterior lamps) 132
Engine 58
Hazard warning flasher 110
Headlamps 57
Switching on
Audio system 146
Automatic central locking (control
system) 135
ESP 84
Front fog lamps 108
Hazard warning flasher 110
Headlamps 51
High beams 109
Rear fog lamp 109
Windshield wipers 53
Symbol
Engine oil temperature 301
Synchronizing
Power windows 196T
Tachometer
Displaying gear range 170
Overspeed range 115
Technical data 362
Electrical system 372
Engine 368
Engine power output 368
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 375
Main dimensions 373
Poly-V-belt 367
Rims and tires 369
Weights 374
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 382
Tele Aid 207, 389
Emergency call button 33
Emergency calls 209
Information 212
Initiating an emergency call
manually 210
Messages in the multifunction
display 309
Roadside Assistance 211
SOS button 210
Tele Aid system 208

409 Index
Telephone 203
Answering a call 140
Dialing 141
Ending a call 141
Hands-free microphone 33
Loading phone book 141
Operating 138
Operation 160
Redialing 142
Signal strength 139
Storage location 201
Temperature
Outside temperature indicator 115
Sensor 33
Setting interior temperature 185
Setting units in display 129
Tires 263Tightening torque 389
Time
Setting hours 128
Setting minutes 128
Time display mode
Setting 129
TIN 280
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 281
Tire and Loading Information 257
Tire and loading terminology 278
Tire care and maintenance 254
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure 351
Checking 242, 262, 264
Checking manually 264
Setting units 136Tire inspection 254
Tire load rating 280
Tire ply composition and material
used 280
Tire speed rating 234, 271, 280
Tire terminology 278
Tire traction 234
TIREFIT kit 340, 349, 389
Using 349
Tires 253
Direction of rotation 256
Driving instructions 233
Message in the multifunction
display 331
Retreads 253
Rims and tires 369
Rotating 281
Service life 254
Temperature 263, 277
Tread depth 255, 284
Wear pattern 281
Winter* 284