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...display mode ...104 Unleaded gasoline, premium ...303 Unlocking the vehicle Manually ...264 SmartKey ...56 Upholstery, cleaning ...231 USB devices (media interface) ...139 Useful features ...176 W Warning sounds Driver's or passenger's seat belt ...42 Parking brake ...244 Seat belt telltale ...259 Warranty coverage ...292 Washer and headlamp...see Jack Vehicle lighting ...70 Vehicle loading Load limit ...206 Terminology ...217 Vehicle maximum load on the tire ...219 Vehicle specification SLK 300 ...294 SLK 350 ...295 SLK 55 AMG ...296 171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 -
...display mode ...104 Unleaded gasoline, premium ...303 Unlocking the vehicle Manually ...264 SmartKey ...56 Upholstery, cleaning ...231 USB devices (media interface) ...139 Useful features ...176 W Warning sounds Driver's or passenger's seat belt ...42 Parking brake ...244 Seat belt telltale ...259 Warranty coverage ...292 Washer and headlamp...see Jack Vehicle lighting ...70 Vehicle loading Load limit ...206 Terminology ...217 Vehicle maximum load on the tire ...219 Vehicle specification SLK 300 ...294 SLK 350 ...295 SLK 55 AMG ...296 171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 -
Owner's Manual
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...: Gear range indicator Program mode selector switch on vehicles with AMG Sport Package and SLK 55 AMG Effect = With this selection you can use the braking effect of the engine. 5 Allows the use of the engine's braking effect when driving Ron steep downgrades Rin C Comfort S Sport... M Manual For comfort driving For standard driving For manual gearshifting (Y page 90) mountainous regions Runder extreme operating conditions 4 For maximum use of the engine's braking effect on the vehicle, engage the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into park position P. Controls in ...
...: Gear range indicator Program mode selector switch on vehicles with AMG Sport Package and SLK 55 AMG Effect = With this selection you can use the braking effect of the engine. 5 Allows the use of the engine's braking effect when driving Ron steep downgrades Rin C Comfort S Sport... M Manual For comfort driving For standard driving For manual gearshifting (Y page 90) mountainous regions Runder extreme operating conditions 4 For maximum use of the engine's braking effect on the vehicle, engage the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into park position P. Controls in ...
Owner's Manual
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...the next lower gear as permitted by the shift program. The engine then operates at lower revolutions and the wheels are improved on using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control. The automatic transmission will not be stored. or X One-touch gearshifting...is restarted. Selecting program mode C means: RThe Steering wheel gearshift control (example illustration) i You cannot shift with AMG Sport Package and SLK 55 AMG: For information on icy roads. X Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until the letter of the desired program mode ...
...the next lower gear as permitted by the shift program. The engine then operates at lower revolutions and the wheels are improved on using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control. The automatic transmission will not be stored. or X One-touch gearshifting...is restarted. Selecting program mode C means: RThe Steering wheel gearshift control (example illustration) i You cannot shift with AMG Sport Package and SLK 55 AMG: For information on icy roads. X Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until the letter of the desired program mode ...
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...current gear range, the automatic transmission will not shift into the next higher gear as permitted by manually upshifting or downshifting using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control. Extending gear range X Manual shift program The manual shift program ... control :. Pull and hold left in the multifunction display (Y page 89). direction. Manual program mode M differs with AMG Sport Package and SLK 55 AMG C Comfort S Sport M Manual For comfort driving For standard driving For manual gearshifting Shifting into drive position D. Briefly pull right ...
...current gear range, the automatic transmission will not shift into the next higher gear as permitted by manually upshifting or downshifting using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control. Extending gear range X Manual shift program The manual shift program ... control :. Pull and hold left in the multifunction display (Y page 89). direction. Manual program mode M differs with AMG Sport Package and SLK 55 AMG C Comfort S Sport M Manual For comfort driving For standard driving For manual gearshifting Shifting into drive position D. Briefly pull right ...
Owner's Manual
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Make sure the hood is securely engaged before driving off Rwith Checking engine oil level with the oil dipstick On the SLK 300 and SLK 350 you can occur when the vehicle is new or the vehicle is not properly closed . X Check to catch hands or fingers. Increased oil consumption ... must be held open at higher engine speeds. Engine oil The amount of oil your engine consumes will be parked on anyone. Using special additives not approved by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Be careful that you and/or others. Open it again and let it is driven frequently at shoulder height...
Make sure the hood is securely engaged before driving off Rwith Checking engine oil level with the oil dipstick On the SLK 300 and SLK 350 you can occur when the vehicle is new or the vehicle is not properly closed . X Check to catch hands or fingers. Increased oil consumption ... must be held open at higher engine speeds. Engine oil The amount of oil your engine consumes will be parked on anyone. Using special additives not approved by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Be careful that you and/or others. Open it again and let it is driven frequently at shoulder height...
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... transmission fluid loss or gearshifting malfunctions, have an Z Operation Be careful not to the engine and emission control system not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. X Screw filler cap : back on engine oil, see the "Practical hints" section (Y page 251). Excess oil must... AMG X 195 Example illustration: SLK 350 (SLK 300 similar) Unscrew filler cap : from filler neck. Avoid environmental damage caused by the Maintenance System. If you want to be siphoned or drained off . Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with the...
... transmission fluid loss or gearshifting malfunctions, have an Z Operation Be careful not to the engine and emission control system not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. X Screw filler cap : back on engine oil, see the "Practical hints" section (Y page 251). Excess oil must... AMG X 195 Example illustration: SLK 350 (SLK 300 similar) Unscrew filler cap : from filler neck. Avoid environmental damage caused by the Maintenance System. If you want to be siphoned or drained off . Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with the...
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... ignite and burn. 171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Operation Example illustration: SLK 350 X G Warning! RUse In order to relieve excess pressure. Using a rag, slowly open the cap approximately 1/2 turn counterclockwise to cool down before removing the cap. Do not spill washer solvent... data" section (Y page 301) and (Y page 304). For more information on hot engine parts. Seite 196 Version: 2.11.8.1 196 Engine compartment authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the transmission. You could result in X X RUsing Add coolant as required.
... ignite and burn. 171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Operation Example illustration: SLK 350 X G Warning! RUse In order to relieve excess pressure. Using a rag, slowly open the cap approximately 1/2 turn counterclockwise to cool down before removing the cap. Do not spill washer solvent... data" section (Y page 301) and (Y page 304). For more information on hot engine parts. Seite 196 Version: 2.11.8.1 196 Engine compartment authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the transmission. You could result in X X RUsing Add coolant as required.
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... fallen to minimum tread depth, or if Z Operation When checking the brake fluid level, the vehicle must be correct. Example illustration: SLK 350 Opening washer fluid reservoir: Pull tab of the brake fluid reservoir. X Closing washer fluid reservoir: Press cap : onto filler hole...! If the tire tread is between lower mark (MIN) ; Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. For further information contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Only use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "MB SummerFit". Otherwise, the washer fluid ...
... fallen to minimum tread depth, or if Z Operation When checking the brake fluid level, the vehicle must be correct. Example illustration: SLK 350 Opening washer fluid reservoir: Pull tab of the brake fluid reservoir. X Closing washer fluid reservoir: Press cap : onto filler hole...! If the tire tread is between lower mark (MIN) ; Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. For further information contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Only use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "MB SummerFit". Otherwise, the washer fluid ...
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... be placed in the service description. SLK 350 - RAny mph (250 km/h): mph (280 km/h): SLK 55 AMG SLK 55 AMG (Performance Package) R174 - Make sure your vehicle may have been designed specifically for example when purchasing new tires. If you use in the size designation (for the ... any tire with a speed capability above 186 mph (300 km/h) must include a "ZR" in the "Technical data" section (Y page 297), for use show M+S and the mountain/ snowflakeimarking on the tire sidewall. The letter "Y" designates the speed rating and the speed capability of load index A and speed ...
... be placed in the service description. SLK 350 - RAny mph (250 km/h): mph (280 km/h): SLK 55 AMG SLK 55 AMG (Performance Package) R174 - Make sure your vehicle may have been designed specifically for example when purchasing new tires. If you use in the size designation (for the ... any tire with a speed capability above 186 mph (300 km/h) must include a "ZR" in the "Technical data" section (Y page 297), for use show M+S and the mountain/ snowflakeimarking on the tire sidewall. The letter "Y" designates the speed rating and the speed capability of load index A and speed ...
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... the multifunction display. New vehicle brake pads and discs, and replacement brake pads and discs may produce a squeaking-type noise depending on SLK 55 AMG. Please be aware of the brakes by qualified technicians only. G Warning! G Warning! The brakes may take several hundred ...Assist System (BAS) (Y page 49). 223 High-performance brake system The high-performance brake system is only subjected to use brake fluid recommended by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Observe additional messages in the multifunction display that time, you may be shut off (SmartKey in ...
... the multifunction display. New vehicle brake pads and discs, and replacement brake pads and discs may produce a squeaking-type noise depending on SLK 55 AMG. Please be aware of the brakes by qualified technicians only. G Warning! G Warning! The brakes may take several hundred ...Assist System (BAS) (Y page 49). 223 High-performance brake system The high-performance brake system is only subjected to use brake fluid recommended by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Observe additional messages in the multifunction display that time, you may be shut off (SmartKey in ...
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.... Sealing tires with TIREFIT This section applies to the wiper arm when folding it back. Contact the nearest authorized MercedesBenz Center for temporary use only. Never operate the vehicle with more than approximately 0.16 in ambient temperatures down to -4‡ (-20†). X Turn the ... X Shift the automatic transmission into both recesses of 50 mph (80 km/h). Open doors only when conditions are different from moving traffic on to SLK 55 AMG with a spare wheel mounted. Seite 273 Version: 2.11.8.1 Flat tire X 273 Simultaneously press tabs ? Do not drive the vehicle ...
.... Sealing tires with TIREFIT This section applies to the wiper arm when folding it back. Contact the nearest authorized MercedesBenz Center for temporary use only. Never operate the vehicle with more than approximately 0.16 in ambient temperatures down to -4‡ (-20†). X Turn the ... X Shift the automatic transmission into both recesses of 50 mph (80 km/h). Open doors only when conditions are different from moving traffic on to SLK 55 AMG with a spare wheel mounted. Seite 273 Version: 2.11.8.1 Flat tire X 273 Simultaneously press tabs ? Do not drive the vehicle ...
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... does not offer any roof racks or any roof-mounted devices, unless expressly approved by Mercedes-Benz for use on this vehicle model, must not be used as they will damage the vehicle and retractable hardtop. of operation No. to carry items on this vehicle. rear view mirrors folded... plugs, electrode gap Spark plugs, tightening torque Bosch Y 7 MPP33 0.031 in (0.8 mm) 15 - 18 lb-ft (20 - 25 Nm) Main dimensions SLK 300 Overall vehicle length Overall vehicle width18 Overall vehicle height Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear Turning circle 161.7 in (4 107 mm) 79.2 in (2 012 mm...
... does not offer any roof racks or any roof-mounted devices, unless expressly approved by Mercedes-Benz for use on this vehicle model, must not be used as they will damage the vehicle and retractable hardtop. of operation No. to carry items on this vehicle. rear view mirrors folded... plugs, electrode gap Spark plugs, tightening torque Bosch Y 7 MPP33 0.031 in (0.8 mm) 15 - 18 lb-ft (20 - 25 Nm) Main dimensions SLK 300 Overall vehicle length Overall vehicle width18 Overall vehicle height Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear Turning circle 161.7 in (4 107 mm) 79.2 in (2 012 mm...
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...-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - This vehicle is not designed to carry items on this vehicle model, must not be used as they will fuel required. Engine SLK 350 Engine, type Mode of trunk lid rack or device. to SAE J 134920 272 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 6 3....and retractable hardtop mechanism. Seite 295 Version: 2.11.8.1 Vehicle specification SLK 350 (171.458) 295 ! Using such devices may vary with fuel octane rating. Roof rails and any roof-mounted devices, unless expressly approved by Mercedes-Benz for the corresponding data of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement...
...-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - This vehicle is not designed to carry items on this vehicle model, must not be used as they will fuel required. Engine SLK 350 Engine, type Mode of trunk lid rack or device. to SAE J 134920 272 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 6 3....and retractable hardtop mechanism. Seite 295 Version: 2.11.8.1 Vehicle specification SLK 350 (171.458) 295 ! Using such devices may vary with fuel octane rating. Roof rails and any roof-mounted devices, unless expressly approved by Mercedes-Benz for the corresponding data of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement...
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... mirrors folded out. 25 When opening/closing hardtop. 171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Engine SLK 55 AMG Engine, type Mode of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc. of operation No. Contact an authorized MercedesBenz Center for...trunk lid or accommodate any other roofmounted devices for the corresponding data of printing, Mercedes-Benz does not offer any roof racks or any type of trunk lid rack or device. to the standard vehicle. Using such devices may vary with fuel octane rating. Seite 296 Version: 2.11.8.1...
... mirrors folded out. 25 When opening/closing hardtop. 171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Engine SLK 55 AMG Engine, type Mode of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc. of operation No. Contact an authorized MercedesBenz Center for...trunk lid or accommodate any other roofmounted devices for the corresponding data of printing, Mercedes-Benz does not offer any roof racks or any type of trunk lid rack or device. to the standard vehicle. Using such devices may vary with fuel octane rating. Seite 296 Version: 2.11.8.1...
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...factoryequipped wheel rim/tire configuration on your vehicle. For more information contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. available as factory equipment. 28 For use with snow chains, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Same size tires SLK 300 16" wheels Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Winter tires26,27 7 J... x 16 H2 1.34 in (34 mm) 205/55 R16 91H M+Si SLK 300 SLK 300 (Sport Package) SLK 350 SLK 350 (Sport Package...
...factoryequipped wheel rim/tire configuration on your vehicle. For more information contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. available as factory equipment. 28 For use with snow chains, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Same size tires SLK 300 16" wheels Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Winter tires26,27 7 J... x 16 H2 1.34 in (34 mm) 205/55 R16 91H M+Si SLK 300 SLK 300 (Sport Package) SLK 350 SLK 350 (Sport Package...
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... in (34 mm) 205/55 R16 91W 8 J x 16 H2 1.18 in (30 mm) 225/50 R16 92W SLK 30032 SLK 300 (Sport Package)29 SLK 35032 17" wheels Front axle Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires30 Rear axle Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer .../45 R17 91W 8.5 J x 17 H2 1.18 in (30 mm) 245/40 R17 91W SLK 300 (AMG Sport Package)32 SLK 35029 SLK 350 (AMG Sport Package)32 SLK 55 AMG SLK 55 AMG (Performance Package) 18" wheels Front axle AMG rims (light alloy) 7.5 J x...en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - tires. 31 Must not be used with snow chains. 32 USA only. 30 Radial-ply Z Technical data
... in (34 mm) 205/55 R16 91W 8 J x 16 H2 1.18 in (30 mm) 225/50 R16 92W SLK 30032 SLK 300 (Sport Package)29 SLK 35032 17" wheels Front axle Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires30 Rear axle Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer .../45 R17 91W 8.5 J x 17 H2 1.18 in (30 mm) 245/40 R17 91W SLK 300 (AMG Sport Package)32 SLK 35029 SLK 350 (AMG Sport Package)32 SLK 55 AMG SLK 55 AMG (Performance Package) 18" wheels Front axle AMG rims (light alloy) 7.5 J x...en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - tires. 31 Must not be used with snow chains. 32 USA only. 30 Radial-ply Z Technical data
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... fluids from the tire inflation pressure of the road tires. Keep service fluids out of the reach of service 33 Must not be used with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim. For health reasons, you could endanger persons or... the environment. The SLK 55 AMG with TIREFIT (Y page 273). Therefore only use products tested and approved by MercedesBenz. If a service fluid is equipped with Performance Package is swallowed, contact a physician immediately...
... fluids from the tire inflation pressure of the road tires. Keep service fluids out of the reach of service 33 Must not be used with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim. For health reasons, you could endanger persons or... the environment. The SLK 55 AMG with TIREFIT (Y page 273). Therefore only use products tested and approved by MercedesBenz. If a service fluid is equipped with Performance Package is swallowed, contact a physician immediately...
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... air temperature expected before the next oil change intervals longer than those called for by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Model Hydraulic system for scheduled oil changes. Therefore, only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for their suitability in engine or emission control system ...and oil filter at change . 34 Mixed with the Maintenance System. Model SLK 300 SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG Engine, type 272 272 113 MB sheet number 229.5 229.5 229.5 ! Viscosity grades for engine oils Using the chart below to do so will result in engine or emission control system...
... air temperature expected before the next oil change intervals longer than those called for by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Model Hydraulic system for scheduled oil changes. Therefore, only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for their suitability in engine or emission control system ...and oil filter at change . 34 Mixed with the Maintenance System. Model SLK 300 SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG Engine, type 272 272 113 MB sheet number 229.5 229.5 229.5 ! Viscosity grades for engine oils Using the chart below to do so will result in engine or emission control system...
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... Center for use more than this amount of equal specification, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). The water in accordance with label instructions. Approximate freeze protection -35‡ (-37†) -49‡ (-45†) 5.7 US qt (5.4 l) 6.5 US qt (6.1 l) Cooling system SLK 300 SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG 5.2 US...
... Center for use more than this amount of equal specification, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). The water in accordance with label instructions. Approximate freeze protection -35‡ (-37†) -49‡ (-45†) 5.7 US qt (5.4 l) 6.5 US qt (6.1 l) Cooling system SLK 300 SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG 5.2 US...