Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Operator's Manual.

Thoroughly clean the mounting face of
wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner side
of the wheels/tires, during each rotation.
Check for and ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.
Warning! G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. Wheels could become
loose if not tightened with a torque of
95 lb-ft (130 Nm).
Only use Genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel
bolts specified for your vehicle’s rims.
For information on wheel change, see the
“Practical hints” section ( page 351).
Anti-theft wheel nuts
Your vehicle is equipped with anti-theft
wheel nuts that prevent the theft of your
vehicle’s wheels.
Warning! G
Pull the parking brake lever up as many
notches as possible and move the gear selector
lever to position P, before loosening
the wheel bolts. Otherwise the vehicle may
move and cause an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
!
Do not use air tools, such as an impact
wrench, when installing or removing
the anti-theft wheel nuts. An impact
wrench can damage the anti-theft
wheel nuts and the wheel nut key, or
cause them to malfunction.
1 Anti-theft wheel nut
2 Wheel nut key
Operation
Tires and wheels
!
Store wheel bolts and anti-theft wheel
nuts not currently in use in a safe place
to avoid damage to the threads.
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