2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR CLASS rims

383 Technical data
Rims and tires
Only Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
722 Edition:
Lightweight-style
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)9 J x 19
Wheel offset1.83 in (46.5 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)255/35 ZR19 (96Y) XL1
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)111/2 J x 19
Wheel offset1.73 in (44 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)295/30 ZR19 (100Y) XL1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
!Only use Michelin tires of the sizes and
types noted above. They are the only tires
approved for use on the Mercedes-Benz SLR
McLaren 722 Edition. Use of tires not specially
approved for the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
722 Edition could result in unanticipated perfor-
mance characteristics. For more information,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

384 Technical data
Rims and tires
Winter tires*
Only Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren:
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)9 J x 18
Wheel offset1.77 in (45 mm)
Tires (radial-ply tires)245/40 R18 97V XL M+S.
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)9 J x 18
Wheel offset1.77 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 performance characteristics. For
more information, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

385 Technical data
Rims and tires
Only Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
722 Edition:
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)9 J x 19
Wheel offset1.83 in (46.5 mm)
Tires (radial-ply tires)255/35 R19V 96 XL M+S.1
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)9 J x 19
Wheel offset1.83 in (46.5 mm)
Tires (radial-ply tires)255/35 R19V 96 XL M+S.1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
!Only use Dunlop tires of the sizes and types
noted above. They are the only tires approved for
use on the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722
Edition. Use of tires not specially approved for
the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition
could result in unanticipated performance char-
acteristics. For more information, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

417 Index
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 391
Refueling 247
Regular checks 248
Remote control, SmartKey 98
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 220
Replacing bulbs 359
Reporting safety defects 22
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button, in Instrument cluster 114,
292
Residual heat utilization 197
Restraint systems 60
Air bags 60, 62
Child restraints 60
Children in the vehicle 75
Emergency Tensioning Device
(ETD) 60, 74
Seat belts 60, 71
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 169
Rims 285, 381
Roadside Assistance 16, 217
RON 247, 402
Roof rack 230S
Safety
Driving safety systems 81
Occupant 60
Reporting defects 22
Safety belts see Seat belts
Seat belt force limiter 74
Seat belts 60
Children in the vehicle 75
Fastening seat belts 45
Message in the multifunction
display 352
Proper use of 46
Safety guidelines 64
Telltale 308
Warning lamp 308–309
Seating capacity 263
Seats 41
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
Lamps in the instrument cluster 300
OCS 71
Tele Aid 215Service and warranty information 14
Service intervals see Service indicator
Service life
Tires 260
Vehicle batteries 256
Service see Maintenance
Service, Parts 376
Settings
Control system menus 120
Control system submenus 121
Factory, SmartKey 99
Individual, Vehicle 129
Menus and submenus 119
Resetting to factory settings, Control
system 129
Selective, SmartKey 100
Time 133
Shift program mode selector switch, Auto-
matic transmission 175
Shifting, Automatic transmission 169
Side air vents 31

419 Index
Rims and tires 381
Weights 388
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 390
Windshield washer system and head-
lamp cleaning system 397
Tele Aid 214, 403
Call priority 220
Emergency calls 215
Hands-free microphone 33
Information 218
Initiating an emergency call
manually 217
Messages in the multifunction
display 352
Remote door unlock 220
Roadside Assistance 217
SOS button 217
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 221
System self-check 215Telephone 209
Answering a call 142
Dialing 143
Ending a call 143
Hands-free microphone 33
Loading phone book 143
Messages in the multifunction
display 340
Operation 141, 162
Redialing 144
Signal strength 141
Storage location 207
Temperature
Interior temperature 191
Outside temperature 116
Sensor, Interior 33
Sensor, outside 116
Tether attachment points, see Children in
the vehicle
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 287, 288,
403
Time 133
TIN 279, 286
Tire and Loading Information 262
Placard 262
Terminology 284Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking
Checking electronically 269
Checking manually 269
TIREFIT kit 353, 362, 403
Tire inflation pressure 364
Using 362
Tires 258, 381
Air pressure 284
Care and maintenance 259
Cleaning 261
Direction of rotation, Spinning 261
Driving instructions 240
Hydroplaning 241
Important guidelines 258
Important notes, Tire inflation
pressure 268
Inflation pressure 249, 267, 268,
281
Information placards 262
Inspection 259
Load rating 274, 280, 286
Loading terminology 284

420 Index
Low tire pressure telltale 29, 311
Messages in the multifunction
display 324, 346
Ply composition and material
used 283, 286
Problems under-/overinflation 273
Retreads 258
Rims and tires 381
Rotation 287
Service life 260
Size designation 274
Sizes 382
Snow chains 291
Speed rating 241, 274, 276, 286
Storing 261
Temperature 268, 283
Terminology 284
TIN 279
TIREFIT kit 362
Traction 241, 282
Tread depth 260, 290
Treadwear indicators 260
Vehicle maximum load on 286
Wear pattern 287
Winter* 290Top tether, see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit 286
Tow-away alarm 94
Towing 370
Transmission damage 372
Towing eye bolt 353
Installing/reinstalling 372
Traction 85, 175, 241, 286
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear
selector lever
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle 372
Traveling abroad 243
Tread 286
Tread depth 260, 290
Treadwear indicators 286
Trip computer 139
Trip odometer 115, 117Trunk
Closing 103
Emergency release 104
Lamp 113
Lock 102
Message in the multifunction
display 352
Opening 101, 102
Opening in an emergency 355
Parcel net 207
Trunk lid rack 230
Turn signals 51
Additional in mirrors 360
Indicator lamps 29
Messages in the multifunction
display 342
Replacing bulbs 359
Turning off the engine 56