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282 OperationTires and wheelsThoroughly clean the mounting face of
wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner side
of the wheels/tires, during each rotation.
Check for and ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.
For information on wheel change, see the
“Practical hints” section (
page 349).
Anti-theft wheel nuts
Your vehicle is equipped with anti-theft
wheel nuts that prevent the theft of your
vehicle’s wheels.
1Anti-theft wheel nut
2Wheel nut key
Warning!
G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. Wheels could become
loose if not tightened with a torque of
95 lb-ft (130 Nm).
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel
bolts specified for your vehicle’s rims.
Warning!
G
Pull the parking brake lever up as many
notches as possible and move the gear se-
lector lever to positionP, before loosening
the wheel bolts. Otherwise the vehicle may
move and cause an accident and/or serious
personal injury. !Do not use air tools, such as an impact
wrench, when installing or removing
the anti-theft wheel nuts. An impact
wrench can damage the anti-theft
wheel nuts and the wheel nut key, or
cause them to malfunction.
!Store wheel bolts and anti-theft wheel
nuts not currently in use in a safe place
to avoid damage to the threads.
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283 Operation
Tires and wheels
Removing anti-theft wheel nuts
Unscrew anti-theft wheel nut1 using
wheel nut key2.
Replace anti-theft wheel nut1 with
one of the regular wheel bolts.
Fasten the wheel bolt and tighten it
with a torque wrench to a tightening
torque of 95 lb-ft (130 Nm).Fitting anti-theft wheel nuts
Unscrew a wheel bolt from one of the
wheels.
Replace that wheel bolt with one of the
anti-theft wheel nuts1 delivered with
your vehicle.
Fasten anti-theft wheel nut1 using
wheel nut key2 and tighten with a
torque wrench to a tightening torque of
95 lb-ft (130 Nm).
Warning!
G
The wheels could come loose if the wheel
bolts are not tightened to a torque of 95 lb-ft
(130 Nm). Have the tightening torque
checked after changing a wheel.
Warning!
G
The wheels could come loose if the wheel
bolts are not tightened to a torque of 95 lb-ft
(130 Nm). Have the tightening torque
checked after changing a wheel.
iKeep the anti-theft wheel nut key in a
convenient place in your vehicle where
you and service personnel can always
find it easily when it is needed.iIf you should lose the anti-theft wheel
nut key or one of the anti-theft wheel
nuts, please contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for a replace-
ment.
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368 Technical dataEngineModel
SLR (199.376)
1
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corre-
sponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.Engine
155
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
8
Bore
3.82 in (97.00 mm)
Stroke
3.60 in (92.00 mm)
Total piston displacement
331.8 cu in (5439 cm
3)
Compression ratio
8.8:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
617 hp/6500 rpm
2
(460 kW/6500 rpm)
2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349
575 lb-ft/3250-5000 rpm
(780 Nm/3250-5000 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
7000 rpm
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
2425 mm/1244 mm
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372 Technical dataElectrical systemGenerator (alternator)
14 V/150 A
Starter motor
12 V/1.7 kW
BatteryStarter battery
12 V/35 Ah
Battery for electrical consumers
12 V/70 Ah
Spark plugs
NGK ILFR6A
Electrode gap
0.031 in (0.8 mm)
Tightening torque
18 – 22 lb-ft (25 – 30 Nm)
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388 Technical termsOverspeed range
Engine speeds within the red marking
on the tachometer dial. Avoid this en-
gine speed range, as it may result in se-
rious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Poly-V-belt drive
Drives engine-components (alternator,
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.
Power train
Collective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit
motive power to the drive axles, includ-
ing
engine
clutch/torque converter
transmission
transfer case
drive shaft
differential
axle shafts/axlesProduction options weight
(
page 279)
Program mode selector switch
Used to switch the automatic transmis-
sion between sport operation (S), com-
fort operation (C) and manual
operation (MAN).
PSI
(Pounds per s
quare i
nch)
(
page 280)
Recommended tire inflation pressure
(page 280)
REST
(Residual Engine Heat Utilization)
Feature that uses the engine heat
stored in the coolant to heat the vehi-
cle interior for a short time after the en-
gine has been turned off.
Rim
(page 280)RON
(R
esearch O
ctane N
umber)
The Research Octane Number for gaso-
line as determined by a standardized
method. It is an indication of a gaso-
line's ability to resist undesired detona-
tion (knocking). The average of both
the MON (Motor Octane Number) and
RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
SBC brake system
(S
ensotronic B
rake C
ontrol)
Electronically controlled hydraulic
braking system for increased braking
safety and comfort.
Shift lock
When the vehicle is parked, this lock
prevents the gear selector lever from
being inadvertently moved out of posi-
tion P without SmartKey turned and
brake pedal depressed.
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389 Technical terms
Sidewall
(
page 280)
SRS
(Supplemental R
estraint S
ystem)
Seat belts, emergency tensioning de-
vice and airbags. Though independent
systems, they are closely interfaced to
provide effective occupant protection.
Tele Aid
(Tele
matic A
larm I
dentification on D
e--
mand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response: automatic and man-
ual emergency, roadside assistance
and information. Tele Aid is initially ac-
tivated by completing a subscriber
agreement and placing an acquain-
tance call.
The Tele Aid system is operational pro-
vided that the vehicle’s battery is
charged, properly connected, not dam-
aged and cellular and GPS coverage is
available.Tightening torque
Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug
wrench) with which threaded fasteners
such as wheel bolts are tightened.
TIN
(T
ire I
dentification N
umber)
(
page 280)
Tire load rating
(page 280)
Tire ply composition and material used
(page 280)
Tire speed rating
(page 280)
TIREFIT kit
Accessory for emergency and tempo-
rary tire repair. The TIREFIT kit consists
of a container with sealant material, a
filler hose and an air compressor.
Traction
(page 280)Tread
(
page 280)
Treadwear indicators
(page 280)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
(page 281)
Vehicle capacity weight
(page 281)
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
(page 281)
VIN
(Vehicle I
dentification N
umber)
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the body to uniquely
identify each vehicle produced.
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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