2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 rims

440 Technical dataRims and tiresMOExtended tires*
SL 500
SL 500 (Sport Package*)
SL 600
SL 600 (Sport Package*)
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)
8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires
1,2
1Radial-ply tires2Must be used in conjunction with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (U.S. vehicles) or Run Flat Indicator
(Canada vehicles) only.
255/40 R18 95Y MOExtended
Winter tires
1,2,4
255/40 R18 95V M+S .MOExtended
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)
9.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.22 in (31 mm)
Summer tires
1,2,3
3Must not be used with snow chains.
285/35 R18 97Y MOExtended
Winter tires
1,2,3,4
4Not available as factory equipment.
285/35 R18 97V M+S .MOExtended

441 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
!Please compare the recommended tire
inflation pressure for your vehicle with
the tire inflation pressure on the yellow
label located on the spare wheel rim.
If the tire inflation pressure on the yel-
low label on the spare wheel rim differs
from the values given in this Operator’s
Manual, inflate the spare wheel tire to
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sure given on the yellow label on the
spare wheel rim.
iPlease note that the tire inflation pres-
sure of the collapsible tire differs from
the tire inflation pressure of the road
tires.
Inflate the collapsible tire to approxi-
mately 51 psi (3.5 bar).
iThe SL 65 AMG and the SL 55 AMG
with Performance Package* do not
have a spare wheel. The SL 65 AMG
and the SL 55 AMG with Performance
Package* are equipped with TIREFIT
(page 399).

475 Index
Storage compartments 228
Armrest 229
Cup holder 232
Glove box 228
In door 228
In rear 229
Locking compartments
separately 230
Locking storage compartments 230
Parcel net 231
Rear 229
Storage tray 229
Unlocking compartments
separately 230
Unlocking storage
compartments 230, 386
Ventilated compartments 191
Storing tires 283
Submenus 139
Convenience 156
Instrument cluster 149, 150
Lighting 152
Resetting functions 147
Selecting 147
Settings menus 147
Time 150Vehicle 155
Submenus see Control system submenus
Summer opening feature 199
Sun blind see Sunshade
Sun visors 178
Sunshade 203
Closing 203
Opening 203
Suspension tuning
For regular driving style 219
For sporty driving style 219
Suspension tuning (ABC) 219
Switching on
Front fog lamps 127
Rear fog lamp 127
Switching on headlamps 53
Symbol
Distance warning function* 143, 211
Synchronizing
ESP
®
354
Power windows 194
Synchronizing time with head unit 150
T
Tachometer 27, 133
Tail lamps 392, 396
Cleaning lenses 325Technical data
Electrical system 442
Main dimensions 443
Rims and tires 434
Weights 444
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 452
Tele Aid 238
Emergency calls 240
Information 243
Initiating an emergency call
manually 241
Messages in display 379
Roadside Assistance 241
SOS button 31, 241
Tele Aid system 238
Tele Aid System 458
Telephone* 28, 237
Answering a call 160
Dialing 160
Ending a call 160
Hands-free microphone 31
Loading phone book* 160
Messages in display 379
Operating 159
Redialing 161

476 IndexTelephones and two-way radios 266
Temperature
Outside temperature indicator 134
Sensor, Interior 31
Tires 292
Tightening torque 410, 458
Time
Settings (control system) 150
TIN 312, 458
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 313
Tire and Loading Information 285
Tire and loading terminology 310
Tire care and maintenance 282
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure 401
Checking 271, 291, 293
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on
the fuel filler flap
Tire inspection 282
Tire load rating 312, 458
Tire ply composition and material
used 312
Tire Pressure Monitoring System see
TMPS (USA only)
Tire speed rating 263, 303, 312, 459Tire terminology 310
Tire traction 263
TIREFIT
Instructions for use 399
TIREFIT kit 384, 399
Tires 281
Cleaning 283
Direction of rotation 284
Driving instructions 261
Low tire pressure telltale 342
Messages in display 380
Messages in the display 357
MOExtended system* 411
Retreads 281
Rims and tires 434
Rotating 313
Run Flat Indicator 293
Service life 282
Temperature 292, 309
TPMS malfunction telltale 342
Tread depth 283, 316
Wear pattern 313
Winter 315
Tools 383
Tow-away alarm 93
Tow-away alarm switch 30Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 423
Towing eye bolt see Vehicle tool kit
Towing the vehicle 421
TPMS (USA only) 296
Traction 168, 312, 459
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Tread 312, 459
Tread depth 283
Treadwear indicators 312, 459
Trip computer 157
Trip odometer 25
Resetting 133
Trunk
Closing the lid 109
Lighting 131
Load assist 236
Lock button (KEYLESS-GO*) 105
Messages in display 382
Opening from inside vehicle 108
Parcel net 231
Trunk lid lock 386
Unlocking (KEYLESS-GO*) 106
Unlocking in an emergency 386
Unlocking separately 99
Valet locking 110

477 Index
Trunk lid
Opening 108
Turn 185
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 325
Replacing bulbs 392, 395
Turn signals 23, 53
Exterior rear view mirrors 392, 395
Front bulbs 392
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 392
Turning off the engine 60
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 313, 459
Units
Setting speedometer units 149
Unlocking 34
Centrally from inside 113
Driver’s door in an emergency 385
Storage compartments 230, 386
Trunk 99, 108
Trunk (KEYLESS-GO*) 106
Trunk in an emergency 386
With the SmartKey 34With the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 35, 100
Upholstery
Cleaning 330
Upshifting 169
V
Vehicle
Locking 29
Locking in an emergency 387
Minimum distance (Parktronic*) 225
Towing 421
Unlocking 29
Unlocking in an emergency 385
Vehicle capacity weight 313, 459
Vehicle care
Leather upholstery 330
Ornamental moldings 325
Upholstery 330
Wood trims 330
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle level 459
Changing 222
Setting 222
Vehicle level control 459
Vehicle level control (ABC) 220
Vehicle level control switch 30Vehicle lighting
Checking 271
Vehicle loading terminology 310
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 313,
459
Vehicle status messages 345
Vehicle tool kit 383
VIN 430
VIN (vehicle identification number) 459
Voice control system* 23, 459
Hands-free microphone 31
W
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 215
Distronic* 209
Drivers seat belts 71
Parking brake 52
Warranty coverage 429
Washing the vehicle 323
Wear pattern (tires) 313
Wheel bolts
Tightening torque 410
Wheel change 404
Tightening torque 410
Wheel wrench 384

478 IndexWheels
Tires and wheels 281
Wind screen 201, 459
Installing 201
Removing 202
Windows see Side windows
Windows, cleaning 327
Windshield
Cleaning wiper blades 327
Defogging 187
Refilling washer fluid 280
Washer fluid 55, 280
Washer system 280
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 452
Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning
system 271
Windshield washer fluid 55
Filler neck 280
Messages in display 382
Mixing ratio 452
Refilling 280Windshield wipers 23, 54
Fast wiper speed 54
Intermittent wiping 54
Replacing wiper blades 397
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 55
Winter driving
Snow chains 317
Tires 315
Winter driving instructions 264
Winter tires 315
Wood trims
Cleaning 330
Wrench, wheel (vehicle tool kit) 384
X
Xenon headlamps 459