2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR CLASS tires

Technical dataSpare parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main dimensions
Weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

369 Technical data
Rims and tires
Rims and tires
Only use tires and rims which have been
specifically developed for your vehicle and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other tires and rims can have detrimental
effects, such as

Poor handling characteristics


Increased noise


Increased fuel consumption
!Moreover, tires and rims not approved
by Mercedes-Benz may, under load,
exhibit dimensional variations and dif-
ferent tire deformation characteristics
that could cause them to come into
contact with the vehicle body or axle
parts. This may result in damage to the
tires or the vehicle.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. A placard with
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sures is located on the driver’s door
B-pillar. Some vehicles may have sup-
plemental tire pressure information for
driving at high speeds (
page 263) or
for vehicle loads less than the maxi-
mum loaded vehicle condition. If such
information is provided, it can be found
on the placard located on the inside of
the fuel filler flap. The tire pressure
should be checked regularly and
should only be adjusted on cold tires.
Follow tire manufacturer’s mainte-
nance recommendation included with
vehicle.

370 Technical dataRims and tiresMixed size tires
Turbine-style
10-spoke-style*
5-spoke-style*
Front axle:Rims (light alloy)
9J x 19
9J x 18
9J x 18
Wheel offset
1.83 in (46.5 mm)
1.77 in (45 mm)
1.77 in (45 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
255/35 ZR19 (96Y) XL
1
245/40 ZR18 (93Y)
245/40 ZR18 (93Y)
Rear axle:Rims (light alloy)
11
1/2 J x 19
11
1/2 J x 18
11
1/2 J x 18
Wheel offset
1.77 in (45 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
295/30 ZR19 (100Y) XL
1
295/35 ZR18 (99Y)
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
295/35 ZR18 (99Y)
1
!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.

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.

394 IndexCenter air vents 31
Center console
Lower part 32
Upper part 31
Center storage compartment 201
Centigrade
Setting temperature units 129
Central locking
Automatic 103
Central locking switch 31, 103
Switching on/off (control
system) 135
Unlocking from inside 103
Changing
Bulbs 346
CDs 156
Charging the batteries (vehicle) 355
Battery charger 356Checking
Brake fluid 241
Coolant level 241, 249
Engine oil level 241
Tire inflation pressure 242
Vehicle lighting 242
Washer reservoir level 242
Child safety
Airbags 64
Automatic child seat recognition 75
Infant and child restraint systems 62
Cigarette lighter 202
Cleaning
Headlamps 178, 293
Vehicle 290
Windows 292
Windshield 53
Wiper blades 291Cleaning tires 255
Clearing
Service display 286
Clock 128
Closing
Hood 246
Trunk lid 102
Windows 193, 194
Windows with SmartKey 195
Cockpit 26, 386
Cold tire inflation pressure 278
Combination switch 27, 51, 109
High beam flasher 51
Windshield wipers 52
Comfort
Shift program mode 173
Compact guide 341
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 237

396 IndexDeep water see Standing water
Defroster
Rear window 181
Defrosting the windshield 188
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 132
Interior lighting 134
Delayed switch-off
Interior lighting 134
Delayed switch-off time
Cellular phone 205
Department of Transportation see DOT
Differential
Message in the multifunction
display 322
Difficulties
While driving see Problems while driv-
ing
With starting 49
Digital speedometer 122
Direction of rotation (tires) 256
Display elements
Audio system 144Displays
Digital speedometer 122
Maintenance service indicator 286
Showing vehicle status
messages 124
Vehicle status messages 304
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 138
Door
Handle 34
Message in the multifunction
display 318
Opening 100
Opening from the inside 100
Opening from the outside 100
Opening in an emergency 343
Unlocking from the outside 98
DOT 279
Downhill driving
Cruise control 198
Downshifting 168
Drinking and driving 229Driving 45, 50
Driving abroad 236
Hydroplaning 234
In winter 235
Problems 54
Safety systems 79
Through standing water 236
Driving abroad 236
Driving hints
SBC brake system 86
Driving instructions 229
Driving off 232
Driving safety systems 79
ABS 79
BAS 81
ESP 81
SBC brake system 84
Driving systems 197
Cruise control 197
Driving tips 173
Dust cover 222
Slipping on/off 223

404 IndexOperating
Audio system 143
CD player 123
Radio 123
Radio transmitters 237
Telephone 138, 143, 160
Operating safety
Audio system 143
Operating system
Vehicle status message memory 124
Operator’s manual 340
Overdue maintenance service 287
Overhead control panel 33
Overspeed range 388P
Paint number 366
Panic alarm 78
Panic button on SmartKey 78
Parcel net in trunk 201
Parking 56, 232
Parking brake 32
Engaging 56
Message in the multifunction
display 316
Releasing 49
Parking lamps 347
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
Warning lamp 303
Passenger compartment 236
Passenger side
Front airbag 68
Head-thorax airbag 69
Knee airbag 68
Pedals 229
Performance enhancement system
Airbrake 87Phone book 141
Loading 141
Quick search 141
Phone number
Dialing 141
Redialing 142
Playing
CDs 157
Poly-V-belt drive 388
Layout 367
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 267
Power assistance 230
Power train 388
Power washer 290
Power windows 193
Synchronizing 196
Problems
While driving 54
With the vehicle 21
Production options weight 279
Program mode selector switch 388
PSI 280

406 IndexS
Safety systems
Driving 79
SBC brake system 79, 84, 388
Activation 85
Deactivation 86
Driving hints 86
Emergency operating mode 84
Messages in the multifunction
display 312
Self-check 85, 317
Warning lamp 84
Seat
Angle 42
Fore and aft 42
Height 42
Seat belt force limiter 72
Seat belts 45, 62
Message in the multifunction
display 318
Telltale 302
Seating capacity 258Selecting
Manual gearshift program 176
Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 75
Sensor
Light 328
Service
Calling up the due date 287
Service life (tires) 254
Service see Maintenance
Setting
Cruise control 198
Current speed 198
Daytime running lamp mode 131
Higher speed in cruise control 199
Hours (clock) 128
Individual vehicle settings 125
Instrument lighting 113
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 134
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 134Lamps and lighting (control
system) 130
Locator lighting 132
Lower speed in cruise control 199
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 129
Minutes (clock) 128
Multifunction display language 130
Night security illumination 132
Speed in cruise control 199
Speedometer display mode 129
Station selection mode 135
Temperature (interior) 185
Temperature indicator 129
Time display mode 129
Tire inflation pressure units 136
Units
Temperature 129
Tire inflation pressure 136
Units in speedometer 129