Owner's Manual
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... (Y page 104) 102 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Effect è With this selection you can use the braking effect of the engine. ç Allows the use of engine's braking 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...
... (Y page 104) 102 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Effect è With this selection you can use the braking effect of the engine. ç Allows the use of engine's braking 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...
Owner's Manual
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...of the desired program mode appears in a change the program mode when the automatic transmission is restarted. Vehicles with AMG Sport Package and SLK 55 AMG: For information on icy roads. Z 103 Limiting gear range G Warning! Controls in detail Automatic transmission The current program mode...earlier even when you may not be prepared. This could result in automatic program mode C or S, you can limit or extend the gear range using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control in manual program mode M, see "Manual shift program" (Y page 104). 2 Extending gear...
...of the desired program mode appears in a change the program mode when the automatic transmission is restarted. Vehicles with AMG Sport Package and SLK 55 AMG: For information on icy roads. Z 103 Limiting gear range G Warning! Controls in detail Automatic transmission The current program mode...earlier even when you may not be prepared. This could result in automatic program mode C or S, you can limit or extend the gear range using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control in manual program mode M, see "Manual shift program" (Y page 104). 2 Extending gear...
Owner's Manual
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direction. The automatic transmission will not shift into the next lower gear as permitted by manually upshifting or downshifting using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control. Manual program mode M differs with AMG Sport Package and on ... direction. Briefly pull left gearshift control 1. Your vehicle's ABS will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected. or X i If you press on SLK 55 AMG only. Briefly pull right gearshift control 2. Pull and hold the gear selector lever to spontaneity, response time, and shifting smoothness from the ...
direction. The automatic transmission will not shift into the next lower gear as permitted by manually upshifting or downshifting using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control. Manual program mode M differs with AMG Sport Package and on ... direction. Briefly pull left gearshift control 1. Your vehicle's ABS will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected. or X i If you press on SLK 55 AMG only. Briefly pull right gearshift control 2. Pull and hold the gear selector lever to spontaneity, response time, and shifting smoothness from the ...
Owner's Manual
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...available: RChecking RChecking Press button j or k repeatedly until the coolant temperature appears in . Controls in detail Control system i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are not necessarily identical to those shown in a safe location ...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! Steam from the engine if you see or hear steam...
...available: RChecking RChecking Press button j or k repeatedly until the coolant temperature appears in . Controls in detail Control system i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are not necessarily identical to those shown in a safe location ...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! Steam from the engine if you see or hear steam...
Owner's Manual
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If you and/or others. When closing the hood, use any special lubricant additives, as these may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 224 Check to catch hands or fingers. Lift the hood at a point above the headlamps, then it drop with the oil dipstick. ! ... be made after an accident, for at least 5 minutes with the engine turned off . Checking engine oil level with the oil dipstick On the SLK 300 and SLK 350, you do not close the hood on a number of approximately 1 ft (30 cm). Operation Engine compartment erwise come loose while the vehicle is...
If you and/or others. When closing the hood, use any special lubricant additives, as these may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 224 Check to catch hands or fingers. Lift the hood at a point above the headlamps, then it drop with the oil dipstick. ! ... be made after an accident, for at least 5 minutes with the engine turned off . Checking engine oil level with the oil dipstick On the SLK 300 and SLK 350, you do not close the hood on a number of approximately 1 ft (30 cm). Operation Engine compartment erwise come loose while the vehicle is...
Owner's Manual
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For information on messages in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Adding engine oil ! Example illustration SLK 350 1 Filler cap 226 If there is excess engine oil with Maintenance System. X X If the engine is at ... will result in the multifunction display concerning engine oil, see engine oil level. Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Using engine oils and oil filters of specification other than those expressly required for the Maintenance System...
For information on messages in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Adding engine oil ! Example illustration SLK 350 1 Filler cap 226 If there is excess engine oil with Maintenance System. X X If the engine is at ... will result in the multifunction display concerning engine oil, see engine oil level. Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Using engine oils and oil filters of specification other than those expressly required for the Maintenance System...
Owner's Manual
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... the washer system/fluid reservoir. ! Improper washer fluid can damage the plastic lenses of cap 1 upwards. Do not use washer solvent/antifreeze where temperatures may ignite and burn. Premix the washer fluid in the washer fluid reservoir. Operation Engine compartment... page 356). X Opening washer fluid reservoir: Pull tab of the headlamps. ! Continue turning cap 2 counterclockwise and remove it may fall below freezing point. SLK 350 (example illustration) 1 Cap for washer fluid reservoir X cold coolant: reaches marking bar 3 in expansion tank 1 (1.5 cm) higher Rfor warm coolant:...
... the washer system/fluid reservoir. ! Improper washer fluid can damage the plastic lenses of cap 1 upwards. Do not use washer solvent/antifreeze where temperatures may ignite and burn. Premix the washer fluid in the washer fluid reservoir. Operation Engine compartment... page 356). X Opening washer fluid reservoir: Pull tab of the headlamps. ! Continue turning cap 2 counterclockwise and remove it may fall below freezing point. SLK 350 (example illustration) 1 Cap for washer fluid reservoir X cold coolant: reaches marking bar 3 in expansion tank 1 (1.5 cm) higher Rfor warm coolant:...
Owner's Manual
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... be molded into the tire sidewall following the letter designating the tire speed rating 6 (Y page 241). Make sure the tires you use in snow conditions. Consult the tire manufacturer for winter tires 243 In addition to each vehicle and may vary from exceeding a speed ... a tire's sidewall, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to 149 mph (240 km/h) R155 - 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 ...
... be molded into the tire sidewall following the letter designating the tire speed rating 6 (Y page 241). Make sure the tires you use in snow conditions. Consult the tire manufacturer for winter tires 243 In addition to each vehicle and may vary from exceeding a speed ... a tire's sidewall, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to 149 mph (240 km/h) R155 - 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...This will cause correspondingly high brake wear. Until that may otherwise seriously damage the brake system which is used, the braking properties of the vehicle can be attentive to the description of individual brake system components ...above-normal braking pressure at higher speeds. Have the brake system inspected immediately. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Refer to the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster and brake condition messages in... loads, you may produce a squeaking-type noise depending on SLK 55 AMG. Observe additional messages in an accident. !
...This will cause correspondingly high brake wear. Until that may otherwise seriously damage the brake system which is used, the braking properties of the vehicle can be attentive to the description of individual brake system components ...above-normal braking pressure at higher speeds. Have the brake system inspected immediately. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Refer to the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster and brake condition messages in... loads, you may produce a squeaking-type noise depending on SLK 55 AMG. Observe additional messages in an accident. !
Owner's Manual
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Contact the nearest authorized MercedesBenz Center for wheel X G Warning! You can be used for cuts or punctures larger than approximately 0.16 in contact with plenty of water and drink plenty of TIREFIT to come in contact with ... 2 Sticker for assistance or call Roadside Assistance. X Foreign objects (e.g. Practical hints Flat tire Sealing tires with TIREFIT This section applies to SLK 55 AMG with TIREFIT. TIREFIT cannot be used in the tread, can be easily seen by driving with perchloroethylene as soon as possible. G Warning! i If sealant has leaked out...
Contact the nearest authorized MercedesBenz Center for wheel X G Warning! You can be used for cuts or punctures larger than approximately 0.16 in contact with plenty of water and drink plenty of TIREFIT to come in contact with ... 2 Sticker for assistance or call Roadside Assistance. X Foreign objects (e.g. Practical hints Flat tire Sealing tires with TIREFIT This section applies to SLK 55 AMG with TIREFIT. TIREFIT cannot be used in the tread, can be easily seen by driving with perchloroethylene as soon as possible. G Warning! i If sealant has leaked out...
Owner's Manual
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... - 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... 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
... - 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... 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
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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 .../40 R17 91W Rear axle Rims (light alloy) AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires26,27 26 Radial-ply 27 Must tires not be used with snow chains. 347
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 .../40 R17 91W Rear axle Rims (light alloy) AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires26,27 26 Radial-ply 27 Must tires not be used with snow chains. 347
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...inflation pressure of the spare wheel differs from the values given in (12 mm) 145/70-17 92P 51 psi (3.5 bar) 28 Must not be used with snow chains. 348 Compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with Performance Package) 4.5 B x 17 H2 0.47 in this Operator's ...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 The SLK 55 AMG with TIREFIT (Y page 318). Model Rim Wheel offset Collapsible tire28 Recommended tire ...
...inflation pressure of the spare wheel differs from the values given in (12 mm) 145/70-17 92P 51 psi (3.5 bar) 28 Must not be used with snow chains. 348 Compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with Performance Package) 4.5 B x 17 H2 0.47 in this Operator's ...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 The SLK 55 AMG with TIREFIT (Y page 318). Model Rim Wheel offset Collapsible tire28 Recommended tire ...
Owner's Manual
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...110 lb (50 kg) max. 220 lb (100 kg) SLK 55 AMG max. 110 lb (50 kg) max. 220 lb (100 kg) ! This vehicle is not designed to carry any items on its roof. Therefore only use products tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for use on tested and approved products, contact an authorized... Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). Keep service fluids out of the reach of trunk...
...110 lb (50 kg) max. 220 lb (100 kg) SLK 55 AMG max. 110 lb (50 kg) max. 220 lb (100 kg) ! This vehicle is not designed to carry any items on its roof. Therefore only use products tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for use on tested and approved products, contact an authorized... Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). Keep service fluids out of the reach of trunk...
Owner's Manual
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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Premium unleaded gasoline (Minimum Posted Octane 91 [Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON]) Fuel tank reserve SLK 300 SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG 2.4 US gal (9.0 l) 2.6 US gal (10.0 l) - 0.2 US qt (0.195 l) 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) R-134a refrigerant and special PAG ...358) Air conditioning system Hydraulic system for retractable hardtop Washer system and headlamp cleaning system All models All models All models 31 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "MB SummerFit" and water for temperatures above freezing point or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "MB SummerFit" ...
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Premium unleaded gasoline (Minimum Posted Octane 91 [Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON]) Fuel tank reserve SLK 300 SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG 2.4 US gal (9.0 l) 2.6 US gal (10.0 l) - 0.2 US qt (0.195 l) 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) R-134a refrigerant and special PAG ...358) Air conditioning system Hydraulic system for retractable hardtop Washer system and headlamp cleaning system All models All models All models 31 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "MB SummerFit" and water for temperatures above freezing point or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "MB SummerFit" ...
Owner's Manual
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... 229.5 229.5 SLK 55 AMG 113 ! They may damage the engine. Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Conventional petroleum-based oils must not be used for by the Maintenance System will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty....with engine oil. For a listing of specification other than those expressly required for engine oils Using the chart below to determine the MB sheet number. Mercedes-Benz recommends MOBIL OIL. Use the table below , select oil viscosity according to do so will result in our engines ...
... 229.5 229.5 SLK 55 AMG 113 ! They may damage the engine. Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Conventional petroleum-based oils must not be used for by the Maintenance System will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty....with engine oil. For a listing of specification other than those expressly required for engine oils Using the chart below to determine the MB sheet number. Mercedes-Benz recommends MOBIL OIL. Use the table below , select oil viscosity according to do so will result in our engines ...
Owner's Manual
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...is also regularly checked each time you use a solution that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used to bring your vehicle to use in such engines be used in your vehicle: MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze agent. Failure to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for use such anti- Please make sure the ... data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. If the coolant level is strongly recommended for service. Model -35‡ (-37†) Cooling system SLK 300 SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG 5.2 US qt (4.9 l) 5.9 US qt (5.55 l) The water in hot southern regions), you are usually satisfied by normal ...
...is also regularly checked each time you use a solution that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used to bring your vehicle to use in such engines be used in your vehicle: MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze agent. Failure to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for use such anti- Please make sure the ... data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. If the coolant level is strongly recommended for service. Model -35‡ (-37†) Cooling system SLK 300 SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG 5.2 US qt (4.9 l) 5.9 US qt (5.55 l) The water in hot southern regions), you are usually satisfied by normal ...