Useful Information; Important Safety Notes; Operation - Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Operator's Manual

Operation

250

Useful information

i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip-
ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
i
Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (

Important safety notes

G WARNING
If wheels and tires of the wrong size are used,
the wheel brakes or suspension components
may be damaged. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always replace wheels and tires with those
that fulfill the specifications of the original
part.
When replacing wheels, make sure to use the
correct:
designation
R
model
R
When replacing tires, make sure to use the
correct:
designation
R
manufacturer
R
model
R
Warning
G
A flat tire severely impairs the driving, steer-
ing and braking characteristics of the vehicle.
There is a risk of an accident.
do not drive with a flat tire. Immediately
replace the flat tire with your spare wheel, or
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Accessories that are not approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or that are not
page 23).
Y
being used correctly can impair the operating
safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approved
accessories, visit a qualified specialist work-
shop and inquire about:
suitability
R
legal stipulations
R
factory recommendations
R
Information on dimensions and types of
wheels and tires for your vehicle can be found
( page 275).
Y
Information on air pressure for the tires on
your vehicle can be found:
on the vehicle's Tire and Loading Informa-
R
tion placard on the B-pillar
on the tire pressure label on the fuel filler
R
flap
under "Tire pressure"
R
i
Further information on wheels and tires
can be obtained at any qualified specialist
workshop.
Operation
Information on driving
If the vehicle is heavily loaded, check the
R
tire pressures and correct them if neces-
sary.
While driving, pay attention to vibrations,
R
noises and unusual handling characteris-
tics, e.g. pulling to one side. This may indi-
cate that the wheels or tires are damaged.
If you suspect that a tire is defective,
reduce your speed immediately. Stop the
vehicle as soon as possible to check the
wheels and tires for damage. Hidden tire
damage could also be causing the unusual
handling characteristics. If you find no
signs of damage, have the wheels and tires
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
When parking your vehicle, make sure that
R
the tires do not get deformed by the curb or
other obstacles. If it is necessary to drive
over curbs, speed humps or similar eleva-