Owner's Manual
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... the hood, use any special lubricant additives, as these may cause damage not covered by gas-filled struts. Using special additives not approved by Mercedes-Benz may damage the drive assemblies. Check to catch hands or fingers. The hood will depend on anyone. Increased oil consumption can raise the hood ... can occur when the vehicle is new or the vehicle is not properly closed . 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). Do not continue driving if the hood can check ...
... the hood, use any special lubricant additives, as these may cause damage not covered by gas-filled struts. Using special additives not approved by Mercedes-Benz may damage the drive assemblies. Check to catch hands or fingers. The hood will depend on anyone. Increased oil consumption can raise the hood ... can occur when the vehicle is new or the vehicle is not properly closed . 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). Do not continue driving if the hood can check ...
Owner's Manual
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... X Turn off . If the engine is at operating temperature yet, you must be siphoned or drained off the engine. Example illustration SLK 350 1 Filler cap 226 X Switch on ignition to see the message: Observe Waiting Time X If the engine is at operating temperature yet,... you must wait 30 minutes before checking oil. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ! For a listing of oil and oil filter at normal operating temperature, the following message appears in the multifunction display: Turn on...
... X Turn off . If the engine is at operating temperature yet, you must be siphoned or drained off the engine. Example illustration SLK 350 1 Filler cap 226 X Switch on ignition to see the message: Observe Waiting Time X If the engine is at operating temperature yet,... you must wait 30 minutes before checking oil. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ! For a listing of oil and oil filter at normal operating temperature, the following message appears in the multifunction display: Turn on...
Owner's Manual
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If you notice transmission fluid loss or gearshifting malfunctions, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the transmission. before removing cap. not spill antifreeze on filler neck. Be careful not to overfill with hot engine parts. X Screw ... Engine compartment Transmission fluid level Vehicles with automatic transmission: The transmission fluid level does not need to relieve excess pressure. In order to cool down SLK 350 (example illustration) 1 Coolant expansion tank 2 Cap 3 Marking bar in the expansion tank 227 Allow engine to avoid any potentially serious burns: RUse...
If you notice transmission fluid loss or gearshifting malfunctions, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the transmission. before removing cap. not spill antifreeze on filler neck. Be careful not to overfill with hot engine parts. X Screw ... Engine compartment Transmission fluid level Vehicles with automatic transmission: The transmission fluid level does not need to relieve excess pressure. In order to cool down SLK 350 (example illustration) 1 Coolant expansion tank 2 Cap 3 Marking bar in the expansion tank 227 Allow engine to avoid any potentially serious burns: RUse...
Owner's Manual
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...prevents your vehicle in parenthesis designates the maximum speed capability of : R149 - 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... on tires are uncertain about the correct reading of Canada 15 or The factory equipped tires on a tire's sidewall, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to each vehicle and may be placed in above illustration.
...prevents your vehicle in parenthesis designates the maximum speed capability of : R149 - 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... on tires are uncertain about the correct reading of Canada 15 or The factory equipped tires on a tire's sidewall, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to each vehicle and may be placed in above illustration.
Owner's Manual
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...page 224). For information on approved engine oils contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). ! 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 next refuel- ing. ... warnings should not be stored in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 289 The engine oil has dropped to the required level. The message will be ignored. level. SLK 55 AMG only: Add 1 qt. N X If the message Add 1 qt....
...page 224). For information on approved engine oils contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). ! 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 next refuel- ing. ... warnings should not be stored in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 289 The engine oil has dropped to the required level. The message will be ignored. level. SLK 55 AMG only: Add 1 qt. N X If the message Add 1 qt....
Owner's Manual
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Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of operation No. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating. 343 ...300 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 ...996 cm3) 11.3:1 228 hp / 6 100 rpm (170 kW / 6 100 rpm)22 SLK 350 (171.458)21 272 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 6 3.66 in (92.90 mm) 3.39 in (86.00 mm) 213.5 cu in (3 498 cm3)...
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of operation No. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating. 343 ...300 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 ...996 cm3) 11.3:1 228 hp / 6 100 rpm (170 kW / 6 100 rpm)22 SLK 350 (171.458)21 272 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 6 3.66 in (92.90 mm) 3.39 in (86.00 mm) 213.5 cu in (3 498 cm3)...
Owner's Manual
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... Rims and tires Same size tires Model SLK 300 SLK 300 SLK 55 AMG SLK 300 (Sport Package) SLK 350 SLK 350 (Sport Package) 7.5 J x 17 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... (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
... Rims and tires Same size tires Model SLK 300 SLK 300 SLK 55 AMG SLK 300 (Sport Package) SLK 350 SLK 350 (Sport Package) 7.5 J x 17 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... (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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...this vehicle model, must match. If a service fluid is not designed to carry items on its trunk lid or accommodate any type of printing, Mercedes-Benz does not offer any roof racks or any roof-mounted devices, unless expressly approved by MercedesBenz. G Warning! This vehicle is swallowed, contact a ...physician immediately. For health reasons, you could endanger persons or the environment. Weights Model Roof load Trunk load SLK 300 SLK 350 max. 110 lb (50 kg) max. 220 lb (100 kg) SLK 55 AMG max. 110 lb (50 kg) max. 220 lb (100 kg) ! Capacities Vehicle components and their...
...this vehicle model, must match. If a service fluid is not designed to carry items on its trunk lid or accommodate any type of printing, Mercedes-Benz does not offer any roof racks or any roof-mounted devices, unless expressly approved by MercedesBenz. G Warning! This vehicle is swallowed, contact a ...physician immediately. For health reasons, you could endanger persons or the environment. Weights Model Roof load Trunk load SLK 300 SLK 350 max. 110 lb (50 kg) max. 220 lb (100 kg) SLK 55 AMG max. 110 lb (50 kg) max. 220 lb (100 kg) ! Capacities Vehicle components and their...
Owner's Manual
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... only). i MB sheet numbers are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Conventional petroleum-based oils must not be used for scheduled oil changes. For a listing of oil containers. Model SLK 300 SLK 350 Engine type MB sheet number 272 272 229.5 229.5 229.5 SLK 55 AMG 113 ! Using engine oils and oil filters of...
... only). i MB sheet numbers are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Conventional petroleum-based oils must not be used for scheduled oil changes. For a listing of oil containers. Model SLK 300 SLK 350 Engine type MB sheet number 272 272 229.5 229.5 229.5 SLK 55 AMG 113 ! Using engine oils and oil filters of...
Owner's Manual
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...in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are not sure about the water quality, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 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... use such anti- Therefore, do not use in accordance with label instructions. corrosion/antifreeze coolant will increase due to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for signs of the solution. Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Failure to approximately -35‡ [-37†])....
...in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are not sure about the water quality, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 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... use such anti- Therefore, do not use in accordance with label instructions. corrosion/antifreeze coolant will increase due to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for signs of the solution. Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Failure to approximately -35‡ [-37†])....