Owner's Manual
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...D (Y page 101) with gear ranges (Y page 101) Rthe selected program mode: C/S (Y page 102) or M (vehicles with AMG Sport Package and SLK 55 AMG only) (Y page 104) position of the accelerator pedal vehicle speed Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission Á Park position with the current ... the multifunction display (Y page 100). The current transmission position P, R, N, or D appears in detail Automatic transmission ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Only shift the automatic transmission into the starter switch, and go out when you remove the SmartKey from the starter...
...D (Y page 101) with gear ranges (Y page 101) Rthe selected program mode: C/S (Y page 102) or M (vehicles with AMG Sport Package and SLK 55 AMG only) (Y page 104) position of the accelerator pedal vehicle speed Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission Á Park position with the current ... the multifunction display (Y page 100). The current transmission position P, R, N, or D appears in detail Automatic transmission ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Only shift the automatic transmission into the starter switch, and go out when you remove the SmartKey from the starter...
Owner's Manual
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... shifting the automatic transmission into park position P to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked. With the SmartKey removed from the starter switch with AMG Sport Package and SLK 55 AMG only) Transmission positions The current transmission position appears in park position P. The park position is not intended to secure the vehicle.
... shifting the automatic transmission into park position P to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked. With the SmartKey removed from the starter switch with AMG Sport Package and SLK 55 AMG only) Transmission positions The current transmission position appears in park position P. The park position is not intended to secure the vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... power when driving Ron steep downgrades Rin Automatic shift program mountainous regions extreme operating condiProgram mode selector switch Program mode selector switch on vehicles with AMG Sport Package and SLK 55 AMG Runder tions æ For maximum use of engine's braking effect on very steep or lengthy downgrades.
... power when driving Ron steep downgrades Rin Automatic shift program mountainous regions extreme operating condiProgram mode selector switch Program mode selector switch on vehicles with AMG Sport Package and SLK 55 AMG Runder tions æ For maximum use of engine's braking effect on very steep or lengthy downgrades.
Owner's Manual
Page 105
... mode C or S, you may not be prepared. Steering wheel gearshift control (example illustration) 1 Limiting gear range Downshift (in the multifunction display. Vehicles with AMG Sport Package and SLK 55 AMG: For information on when the engine is out of park position P. Limiting gear range G Warning! This could result in a change the program mode...
... mode C or S, you may not be prepared. Steering wheel gearshift control (example illustration) 1 Limiting gear range Downshift (in the multifunction display. Vehicles with AMG Sport Package and SLK 55 AMG: For information on when the engine is out of park position P. Limiting gear range G Warning! This could result in a change the program mode...
Owner's Manual
Page 106
... the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control. Briefly pull left in the multifunction display. Manual program mode M differs with AMG Sport Package and on SLK 55 AMG only. In manual program mode M, system-controlled automatic gearshifting is available on the accelerator pedal when the engine has reached its rpm limit...
... the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control. Briefly pull left in the multifunction display. Manual program mode M differs with AMG Sport Package and on SLK 55 AMG only. In manual program mode M, system-controlled automatic gearshifting is available on the accelerator pedal when the engine has reached its rpm limit...
Owner's Manual
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...in the multifunction display. up digital speedometer or outside temperature (Y page 113) up maintenance service indicator (Y page 259) engine oil level (SLK 55 AMG only) (Y page 225) RCalling RChecking Checking coolant temperature G Warning! Driving when your engine is a message stored. 112 Turn off the ...are available: RChecking RChecking Press button j or k repeatedly until the coolant temperature appears in the multifunction display. 6 7 AMG vehicles only. The vehicle status message memory menu is only displayed if there is overheated can occur just by opening the engine hood....
...in the multifunction display. up digital speedometer or outside temperature (Y page 113) up maintenance service indicator (Y page 259) engine oil level (SLK 55 AMG only) (Y page 225) RCalling RChecking Checking coolant temperature G Warning! Driving when your engine is a message stored. 112 Turn off the ...are available: RChecking RChecking Press button j or k repeatedly until the coolant temperature appears in the multifunction display. 6 7 AMG vehicles only. The vehicle status message memory menu is only displayed if there is overheated can occur just by opening the engine hood....
Owner's Manual
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... 2 of the following messages will subsequently appear in the multifunction display: REngine OK Oil Level Checking engine oil level with the control system On the SLK 55 AMG, you want to interrupt the checking procedure, press button k or j on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the following message appears in the multifunction...
... 2 of the following messages will subsequently appear in the multifunction display: REngine OK Oil Level Checking engine oil level with the control system On the SLK 55 AMG, you want to interrupt the checking procedure, press button k or j on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the following message appears in the multifunction...
Owner's Manual
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...damage to avoid any potentially serious burns: RUse extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any oil when adding. Coolant level SLK 55 AMG 1 Filler cap X X RDo Unscrew filler cap 1 from the cooling system, or if the coolant temperature indicator indicates that the ..." section (Y page 351) and (Y page 354). G Warning! Allow engine to relieve excess pressure. Avoid environmental damage caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Be careful not to overfill with automatic transmission: The transmission fluid level does not need to spill any signs of water...
...damage to avoid any potentially serious burns: RUse extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any oil when adding. Coolant level SLK 55 AMG 1 Filler cap X X RDo Unscrew filler cap 1 from the cooling system, or if the coolant temperature indicator indicates that the ..." section (Y page 351) and (Y page 354). G Warning! Allow engine to relieve excess pressure. Avoid environmental damage caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Be careful not to overfill with automatic transmission: The transmission fluid level does not need to spill any signs of water...
Owner's Manual
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... be placed in snow conditions. mph (240 km/h): SLK 300 SLK 300 (Sport Package) SLK 300 (Appearance Package) SLK 350 SLK 350 (Sport Package) SLK 350 (Appearance Package) mph (250 km/h): mph (280 km/h): SLK 55 AMG SLK 55 AMG (Performance Package) Load identification Q M+S15 up to ...100 mph (160 km/h) T M+S15 up to 118 mph (190 km/h) H M+S15 up to 130 mph (210 km/h) V M+S15 up to each vehicle and may vary from exceeding a speed of Canada 15 or The factory equipped tires on a tire's sidewall, any authorized Mercedes...
... be placed in snow conditions. mph (240 km/h): SLK 300 SLK 300 (Sport Package) SLK 300 (Appearance Package) SLK 350 SLK 350 (Sport Package) SLK 350 (Appearance Package) mph (250 km/h): mph (280 km/h): SLK 55 AMG SLK 55 AMG (Performance Package) Load identification Q M+S15 up to ...100 mph (160 km/h) T M+S15 up to 118 mph (190 km/h) H M+S15 up to 130 mph (210 km/h) V M+S15 up to each vehicle and may vary from exceeding a speed of Canada 15 or The factory equipped tires on a tire's sidewall, any authorized Mercedes...
Owner's Manual
Page 257
... that safe braking is not covered by applying above-normal braking pressure at higher speeds. Please be aware of the brakes by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Because the ESP® operates automatically, the engine and ignition must be degraded to the brake warning lamp in...loads, you may produce a squeaking-type noise depending on the Rvehicle Rbrake G Warning! Operation Driving instructions brake is only available on SLK 55 AMG. All checks and service work on the brake system should occasionally test the effectiveness of this and adjust your brake system is normally only...
... that safe braking is not covered by applying above-normal braking pressure at higher speeds. Please be aware of the brakes by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Because the ESP® operates automatically, the engine and ignition must be degraded to the brake warning lamp in...loads, you may produce a squeaking-type noise depending on the Rvehicle Rbrake G Warning! Operation Driving instructions brake is only available on SLK 55 AMG. All checks and service work on the brake system should occasionally test the effectiveness of this and adjust your brake system is normally only...
Owner's Manual
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... extractor 8 Electric air pump RCollapsible RElectric RJack RProtective RTIREFIT RTowing RValve air pump wrap18 kit19 eye bolt extractor wrench RWheel 18 Vehicles 19 SLK with spare wheel only. 55 AMG with all features, standard or optional, potentially available for completeness at the time of purchase. First aid kit i Check expiration dates and...
... extractor 8 Electric air pump RCollapsible RElectric RJack RProtective RTIREFIT RTowing RValve air pump wrap18 kit19 eye bolt extractor wrench RWheel 18 Vehicles 19 SLK with spare wheel only. 55 AMG with all features, standard or optional, potentially available for completeness at the time of purchase. First aid kit i Check expiration dates and...
Owner's Manual
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...: 1 liter) engine oil at next refueling (SLK 55 AMG) or Check engine oil level at next refueling (SLK 300, SLK 350) appears while the engine is running and at next refu- For information on approved engine oils contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only...cleared it from the multifunction display. Visually check for possible leaks. SLK 55 AMG only: Add 1 qt. Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Possible cause/consequence SLK 300 and SLK 350 only: Check engine oil level at operating temperature, the engine ...
...: 1 liter) engine oil at next refueling (SLK 55 AMG) or Check engine oil level at next refueling (SLK 300, SLK 350) appears while the engine is running and at next refu- For information on approved engine oils contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only...cleared it from the multifunction display. Visually check for possible leaks. SLK 55 AMG only: Add 1 qt. Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Possible cause/consequence SLK 300 and SLK 350 only: Check engine oil level at operating temperature, the engine ...
Owner's Manual
Page 292
...engine or the catalytic converter. Possible solution X N N N Have the measuring system checked at the next gas station. Refuel at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. There is a risk of engine damage. The fuel level has dropped below the reserve mark. Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the... multifunction display Display messages Possible cause/consequence Cannot Measure Engine Oil Level Engine Oil Level Reduce Oil Level SLK 55 AMG only: The measuring system is safe to its disposal. Observe all legal requirements with respect to do so. Engage the parking...
...engine or the catalytic converter. Possible solution X N N N Have the measuring system checked at the next gas station. Refuel at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. There is a risk of engine damage. The fuel level has dropped below the reserve mark. Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the... multifunction display Display messages Possible cause/consequence Cannot Measure Engine Oil Level Engine Oil Level Reduce Oil Level SLK 55 AMG only: The measuring system is safe to its disposal. Observe all legal requirements with respect to do so. Engage the parking...
Owner's Manual
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... contact with eyes or skin should not be sealed with Performance Package only. Practical hints Flat tire Sealing tires with TIREFIT This section applies to SLK 55 AMG with TIREFIT. TIREFIT can then peel it dry-cleaned with TIREFIT, change clothing as soon as possible. X Foreign objects (e.g. Small tire punctures, particularly those...
... contact with eyes or skin should not be sealed with Performance Package only. Practical hints Flat tire Sealing tires with TIREFIT This section applies to SLK 55 AMG with TIREFIT. TIREFIT can then peel it dry-cleaned with TIREFIT, change clothing as soon as possible. X Foreign objects (e.g. Small tire punctures, particularly those...
Owner's Manual
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Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output ... Nm / 2 500 rpm - 5 000 rpm) SAE J 1349 Maximum engine speed 6 500 rpm 21 The quoted data apply only to SAE J 1349 SLK 300 (171.454)21 272 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 6 3.46 in (88.00 mm) 3.23 in (82.10 mm) 182.8 cu in (2...300 hp / 6 500 rpm (224 kW / 6 500 rpm)22 266 lb-ft / 4 900 rpm (360 Nm / 4 900 rpm) 7 200 rpm SLK 55 AMG (171.473)21 113 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 8 3.82 in (97.00 mm) 3.62 in (92.00 mm) 331.9 cu in (5 439 cm3...
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output ... Nm / 2 500 rpm - 5 000 rpm) SAE J 1349 Maximum engine speed 6 500 rpm 21 The quoted data apply only to SAE J 1349 SLK 300 (171.454)21 272 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 6 3.46 in (88.00 mm) 3.23 in (82.10 mm) 182.8 cu in (2...300 hp / 6 500 rpm (224 kW / 6 500 rpm)22 266 lb-ft / 4 900 rpm (360 Nm / 4 900 rpm) 7 200 rpm SLK 55 AMG (171.473)21 113 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 8 3.82 in (97.00 mm) 3.62 in (92.00 mm) 331.9 cu in (5 439 cm3...
Owner's Manual
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... H2 - 1.42 in (36 mm) 225/45 R17 91H M+S. - - 7.5 J x 17 H2 1.46 in (37 mm) 205/50 R17 89H M+S.25 225/45 R17 91H M+S.25 SLK 55 AMG SLK 55 AMG (Performance Package) Rims (light alloy) 7 J x 16 H2 - 7.5 J x 18 H2 1.46 in (37 mm) 225/40 R18 92H XL (Extra Load) M+S.25... - AMG rims (light alloy) - Wheel offset Winter tires23,24 Winter tires23,24 1.34 in (34 mm) 205/55 R16 91H M+S. - 23 Radial-ply 24 Not tires available as factory equipment. 25 For use with snow chains, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 346
... H2 - 1.42 in (36 mm) 225/45 R17 91H M+S. - - 7.5 J x 17 H2 1.46 in (37 mm) 205/50 R17 89H M+S.25 225/45 R17 91H M+S.25 SLK 55 AMG SLK 55 AMG (Performance Package) Rims (light alloy) 7 J x 16 H2 - 7.5 J x 18 H2 1.46 in (37 mm) 225/40 R18 92H XL (Extra Load) M+S.25... - AMG rims (light alloy) - Wheel offset Winter tires23,24 Winter tires23,24 1.34 in (34 mm) 205/55 R16 91H M+S. - 23 Radial-ply 24 Not tires available as factory equipment. 25 For use with snow chains, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 346
Owner's Manual
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Technical data Rims and tires Mixed size tires Model SLK 300 SLK 350 SLK 300 (Sport Package) SLK 350 (Sport Package) SLK 55 AMG SLK 55 AMG (Performance Package) - 7.5 J x 18 H2 1.46 in (37 mm) 225/40 ZR18 92Y XL (Extra Load) - 8.5 J x 18 H2 1.18 in (30 mm) 245/35 ZR18 92Y ...XL (Extra Load) Front axle Rims (light alloy) AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires26 7.5 J x 17...
Technical data Rims and tires Mixed size tires Model SLK 300 SLK 350 SLK 300 (Sport Package) SLK 350 (Sport Package) SLK 55 AMG SLK 55 AMG (Performance Package) - 7.5 J x 18 H2 1.46 in (37 mm) 225/40 ZR18 92Y XL (Extra Load) - 8.5 J x 18 H2 1.18 in (30 mm) 245/35 ZR18 92Y ...XL (Extra Load) Front axle Rims (light alloy) AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires26 7.5 J x 17...
Owner's Manual
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...in this Operator's Manual, inflate the tire to the recommended tire inflation pressure given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim. The SLK 55 AMG with Performance Package is equipped with Performance Package does not have a spare wheel. i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the spare ...psi (3.5 bar) 28 Must not be used with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim. i The SLK 55 AMG with TIREFIT (Y page 318). Compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with snow chains. 348 If the tire inflation pressure on ...
...in this Operator's Manual, inflate the tire to the recommended tire inflation pressure given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim. The SLK 55 AMG with Performance Package is equipped with Performance Package does not have a spare wheel. i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the spare ...psi (3.5 bar) 28 Must not be used with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim. i The SLK 55 AMG with TIREFIT (Y page 318). Compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with snow chains. 348 If the tire inflation pressure on ...
Owner's Manual
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... 14 V / 150 A 12 V / 1.4 kW 12 V / 74 Ah NGK PLKR 6A 0.031 in (0.8 mm) 15 lb-ft - 22 lb-ft (20 Nm - 30 Nm) SLK 350 14 V / 180 A29 14 V / 150 A30 12 V / 1.4 kW 12 V / 74 Ah Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP33 NGK PLKR 6A 0.031 in (0.8 mm) 15 lb-ft - 22 ...lb-ft (20 Nm - 30 Nm) SLK 55 AMG 14 V / 150 A 12 V / 1.7 kW 12 V / 74 Ah NGK IFR 6D10 0.039 in (1.0 mm) 18 lb-ft - 22 lb-ft (25 Nm - 30 Nm) 29...
... 14 V / 150 A 12 V / 1.4 kW 12 V / 74 Ah NGK PLKR 6A 0.031 in (0.8 mm) 15 lb-ft - 22 lb-ft (20 Nm - 30 Nm) SLK 350 14 V / 180 A29 14 V / 150 A30 12 V / 1.4 kW 12 V / 74 Ah Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP33 NGK PLKR 6A 0.031 in (0.8 mm) 15 lb-ft - 22 ...lb-ft (20 Nm - 30 Nm) SLK 55 AMG 14 V / 150 A 12 V / 1.7 kW 12 V / 74 Ah NGK IFR 6D10 0.039 in (1.0 mm) 18 lb-ft - 22 lb-ft (25 Nm - 30 Nm) 29...
Owner's Manual
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...) 51.1 in (1 298 mm) 60.8 in (1 545 mm) 95.7 in (2 430 mm) 60.1 in (1 526 mm) 61.0 in (1 549 mm) 34.5 ft (10.51 m) SLK 55 AMG 161.5 in (4 103 mm) 79.2 in (2 012 mm) 50.7 in (1 287 mm) 60.4 in (1 535 mm) 95.7 in (2 430 mm) 60.0 in (1 524 mm) 61...
...) 51.1 in (1 298 mm) 60.8 in (1 545 mm) 95.7 in (2 430 mm) 60.1 in (1 526 mm) 61.0 in (1 549 mm) 34.5 ft (10.51 m) SLK 55 AMG 161.5 in (4 103 mm) 79.2 in (2 012 mm) 50.7 in (1 287 mm) 60.4 in (1 535 mm) 95.7 in (2 430 mm) 60.0 in (1 524 mm) 61...