2009 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR light

347 Practical hints
What to do if ...
Left display
Right display
Possible cause/
consequence
Possible solution
.
Turn Signal
Left Mirror
The turn signal in the left exteri-
or rear view mirror is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only
appear if all LEDs have stopped
working.

Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible.
Turn Signal
Right Mirror
The turn signal in the right exte-
rior rear view mirror is
malfunctioning. This message
will only appear if all LEDs have
stopped working.

Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible.
License Plate
Lamp - Left
The left license plate lamp is
malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
License Plate
Lamp - Right
The right license plate lamp is
malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
AUTO Light
Inoperative
The light sensor is malfunction-
ing. The headlamps switch on
automatically.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately.
To switch off the headlamps (U.S. vehicles only):

In the control system, set lamp operation to manual
mode (
page 134).

Switch on headlamps using the exterior lamp switch.

349 Practical hints
What to do if ...
Left display
Right display
Possible cause/
consequence
Possible solution
.
Reverse Lamp
Right
The right backup lamp is
malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Reverse Lamp
Left
The left backup lamp is
malfunctioning.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Tail Lamp
Left
Auxiliary Bulb On
The left tail lamp is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only
appear if a critical number of
LEDs have blown.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Tail Lamp
Right
Auxiliary Bulb On
The right tail lamp is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only
appear if a critical number of
LEDs have blown.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Lights Are
Still On
You have removed the Smart-
Key from the starter switch,
opened the driver’s door and
left the exterior lamps on.

Switch off the headlamps.
Switch off lights
or remove key
The exterior lamp switch is set
to U and you have forgotten
to take out the SmartKey. The
parking lamps remain switched
on.

Switch off the headlamps.
or

Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.

361 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs
Safe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-
fore essential that all bulbs and lamp
assemblies are in good working order at all
times.
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have headlamps checked and
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp
adjustment.
!
Do not replace the LEDs or bulbs yourself.
You could otherwise damage the vehicle lighting
system or parts of the vehicle. Only have the
LEDs or bulbs replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
i
If the headlamps are fogged up on the inside
as a result of high humidity, driving the vehicle a
distance should clear up the fogging.
i
Substitute bulbs will be brought into use
when lamps malfunction. Observe the messages
in the multifunction display (
page 346).
i
If one of the following bulbs blows, another
bulb will adopt its function:


Rear turn signals


Brake lamps


Side lamps


Tail lamps

367 Practical hints
Flat tire

Screw the air pump’s air hose5 onto
flange6 of the TIREFIT container.

Stick TIREFIT container1 upside
down into notch3 of the electric air
pump.
7Tire valve
8Electric air pump switch
9Pressure gauge and vent screw
aFiller hose

Unscrew the valve cap from tire
valve7.

Screw filler hosea onto tire valve7.

Close vent screw9 on pressure
gauge.

Insert electrical plug4 into vehicle
cigarette lighter socket.

Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position1 (
page 40).

PressI on electric air pump switch8.
The electric air pump should now
switch on and inflate the tire.After 5 minutes, the pressure gauge must
display at least 26 psi (1.8 bar). The air
hose can become hot during inflation.
Please exercise appropriate caution.

If this tire inflation pressure is not at-
tained, turn off the electric air pump,
detach the filler hose from the tire
valve, and drive vehicle back and forth
very slowly approximately 30 ft (10 m).
This serves to better distribute the
TIREFIT sealant material inside the tire.

Unscrew the air pump’s air hose5
from flange6 of the TIREFIT
container.

Screw air hose5onto tire valve7.

Inflate the tire again.
Warning!
G
Observe safety instructions on air pump
label.
!
Do not operate the electric air pump longer
than 8 minutes without interruption. Otherwise it
may overheat.
You may operate the air pump again after it has
cooled off.


386 Technical dataRims and tiresMixed size tires
Only Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster:
Turbine-style
10-spoke-style*
Front axle:Rims (light alloy)
9 J x 19
9 J x 18
Wheel offset
1.83 in (46.5 mm)
1.77 in (45 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
255/35 ZR19 (96Y) XL
1
245/40 ZR18 (93Y)
Rear axle:Rims (light alloy)
11
1/2 J x 19
11
1/2 J x 18
Wheel offset
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.!
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 Roadster. Use of tires not specially ap-
proved for the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Roadster could result in unanticipated perfor-
mance characteristics. For more information,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

387 Technical data
Rims and tires
Only Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S:
Multi-spoke rims in forged aluminum
Front axle:Rims (light alloy)
9 J x 19
Wheel offset
1.83 in (46.5 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
255/35 ZR19 (96Y) XL
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.Rear axle:Rims (light alloy)
11
1/2 J x 19
Wheel offset
1.73 in (44 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
295/30 ZR19 (100Y) XL
1
!
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 Roadster 722 S. Use of tires not spe-
cially approved for the Mercedes-Benz SLR
McLaren Roadster 722 S could result in
unanticipated performance characteristics. For
more information, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

388 Technical dataRims and tiresWinter tires*
Only Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster:
Turbine-style
10-spoke-style*
Front axle:Rims (light alloy)
9 J x 19
9 J x 18
Wheel offset
1.83 in (46.5 mm)
1.77 in (45 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
255/35 R19 (96V) M+S.
245/40 R18 (97V) M+S.XL
Rear axle:Rims (light alloy)
9 J x 19
9 J x 18
Wheel offset
1.83 in (46.5 mm)
1.77 in (45 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
255/35 R19 (96V) M+S.
245/40 R18 (97V) M+S.XL
!
Only use Michelin or Dunlop tires of the siz-
es 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.

389 Technical data
Rims and tires
Only Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S:
Turbine-style
Front axle:Rims (light alloy)
9 J x 19
Wheel offset
1.83 in (46.5 mm)
Tires (radial-ply tires)
255/35 R19 96V XL M+S.
Rear axle:Rims (light alloy)
9 J x 19
Wheel offset
1.83 in (46.5 mm)
Tires (radial-ply tires)
255/35 R19 96V XL M+S.
!
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 Road-
ster 722 S. Use of tires not specially approved
for the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster
722 S could result in unanticipated performance
characteristics. For more information, contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.