MERCEDES-BENZ SLR CLASS 2005 Owners Manual

360 Practical hintsTowing the vehiclePoints to bear in mind

The vehicle must not be tow-started.


If the vehicle is to be towed, only tow it
with all wheels on the ground.


If the vehicle has suffered transmission
damage, only tow it with the propeller
shaft disconnected.


Before towing the vehicle, make sure
the battery is connected and charged.
Otherwise you will not be able to switch
on the ignition and move the selector
lever to N. There will then be no power
assistance when steering and braking.
Transporting the vehicle
The towing eye bolt can be used to pull the
vehicle onto a trailer or transporter for
transporting purposes.
Move the selector lever to N.!Due to the low clearance height of the
SLR, care must be taken when loading
and unloading from a transporter to
avoid damaging the vehicle body work.
To secure the vehicle, only tie it down
by the wheels or tires. Otherwise it
could be damaged.

361 Practical hintsFuses
Fuses
!
You must not change the fuses your-
self, as you could damage the vehicle
electrical systems.
Have fuses changed at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

Technical dataSpare parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main dimensions
Weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

364 Technical dataThe “Technical data” section provides the
necessary technical data for your vehicle.Spare parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a stock of genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte-
nance and repair work. In addition, strate-
gically located parts distribution centers
provide quick and reliable parts service.
More than 300 000 different spare parts
for Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Mercedes-Benz genuine parts are subject-
ed to stringent quality inspections. Each
part has been specifically developed, man-
ufactured or selected for and adapted to
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be installed.
!The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts and accessories not authorized
by Mercedes-Benz could damage the
vehicle, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or
could compromise the vehicle’s dura-
bility or safety.

365 Technical data
Warranty coverage
Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of
the warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will ex-
change or repair any defective parts origi-
nally installed in the vehicle in accordance
with the terms of the following warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty


Emission System Warranty


Emission Performance Warranty


California, Maine, Massachusetts and
Vermont
1 Emission Control System
WarrantyReplacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Spare Parts
and Accessories warranties, copies of
which are available at any Mercedes-Benz
Center.Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a re-
placement. It will be mailed to you.
1At time of printing, the decision regarding compli-
ance with Vermont certification regulations was
still pending. The vehicle may not be permitted to
be registered in Vermont. Check with an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details.

366 Technical dataIdentification labels1Vehicle certification label with Vehicle
Identification Number
2Product option code plate with paint
number
The vehicle certification plate with the Ve-
hicle Identification Number and the vehicle
identification plate (certification plate)
with the paint number are located on the
A-pillar on the driver’s side.
The Vehicle Identification Number is locat-
ed on the driver’s side in the bottom corner
of the windshield.3Vehicle Identification Number
4Vacuum line routing diagram label
5Emission control information label,
includes both federal and California
certification exhaust emission
standards
Engine number
The engine number is engraved on the un-
derside of the engine and can only be read
after removing the casing on the bottom of
the engine.
There is also a plate on the left-hand side
of the engine cover.
iWhen ordering parts, please specify
vehicle identification and engine num-
bers.

367 Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
The SLR has two poly-V-belts (belt one
shown in purple/belt two shown in black).1Idler pulley
2Automatic belt tensioner
3Power steering pump
4Air conditioning compressor
5Idler pulley
6Crankshaft
7Coolant pump
8Generator (alternator)
9Idler pulley
aAutomatic belt tensioner
bSupercharger

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

369 Technical data
Rims and tires
Rims and tires
Only use tires and rims which have been
specifically developed for your vehicle and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other tires and rims can have detrimental
effects, such as

Poor handling characteristics


Increased noise


Increased fuel consumption
!Moreover, tires and rims not approved
by Mercedes-Benz may, under load,
exhibit dimensional variations and dif-
ferent tire deformation characteristics
that could cause them to come into
contact with the vehicle body or axle
parts. This may result in damage to the
tires or the vehicle.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. A placard with
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sures is located on the driver’s door
B-pillar. Some vehicles may have sup-
plemental tire pressure information for
driving at high speeds (
page 263) or
for vehicle loads less than the maxi-
mum loaded vehicle condition. If such
information is provided, it can be found
on the placard located on the inside of
the fuel filler flap. The tire pressure
should be checked regularly and
should only be adjusted on cold tires.
Follow tire manufacturer’s mainte-
nance recommendation included with
vehicle.