Mercedes-Benz 2009 SLR McLaren Roadster Automobile User Manual


 
Contents
Tire labeling.................................. 276
Load identification........................ 280
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) .
281
Maximum tire load ....................... 282
Maximum tire inflation pressure... 283
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
(U.S. vehicles) .............................. 284
Tire ply material............................ 286
Tire and loading terminology ........ 286
Rotating tires................................ 289
Anti-theft wheel nuts .................... 290
Winter driving..................................... 292
Winter tires*................................. 292
Snow chains................................. 293
Maintenance ...................................... 294
Clearing the maintenance service
indicator message........................ 294
Maintenance service term exceeded...
295
Calling up the maintenance service due
date.............................................. 295
Resetting the maintenance service
indicator ....................................... 296
Vehicle care ....................................... 297
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 297
Vehicle washing ........................... 298
Soft top care ................................ 300
Practical hints.................................. 302
What to do if ... .................................. 304
Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 304
Lamp in center console................ 317
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display.................... 319
Symbol messages ........................ 332
Where will I find ...? ........................... 356
First aid kit................................... 356
TIREFIT kit, electric air pump, towing
eye bolt and vehicle literature portfolio
356
Unlocking in an emergency ............... 357
Unlocking the vehicle................... 357
Replacing SmartKey batteries............ 359
Replacing bulbs ................................. 361
Front lamps.................................. 362
Rear lamps................................... 362
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 363
Removing wiper blades ................ 363
Installing wiper blades ................. 364
Flat tire .............................................. 365
Preparing the vehicle ................... 365
Sealing tires with TIREFIT............. 365
Batteries............................................ 370
Charging the batteries ................. 371
Towing the vehicle............................. 373
Installing/reinstalling towing eye bolt..
375
Points to bear in mind.................. 375
Transporting the vehicle .............. 375
Fuses................................................. 376
Technical data ................................. 378
Parts service...................................... 380
Warranty coverage ............................ 381
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ..................... 381
Identification labels ........................... 382
Engine number............................. 382
Layout of poly-V-belt drive................. 383
Engine ............................................... 384
Rims and tires ................................... 385
Mixed size tires ............................ 386
Winter tires* ................................ 388
Electrical system ............................... 390
Main dimensions ............................... 391