Mercedes-Benz 2002 SLK 320 - Manuals

3 Contents Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp .................. 184Fuel reserve and fuel cap placement warning .................... 185Electronic stability program (ESP) — warning lamp ............... 185BAS / ESP malfunction indicator lamp ............................. 185ABS malfu...

4 Contents Changing batteries in the remote control ....................236 Synchronizing remote control ............................237 Raising hardtop manually ............238Replacing wiper blade insert .......243Antenna ...........................................244Manual release of fuel filler ...

5 Introduction Product information Kindly observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety a...

6 Introduction Operator’s manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warni...

12 Introduction Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the ma...

13 Introduction For the USA only:The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations,Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”. Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect whic...

15 Contents - Instruments and controls Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Instruments and controls Instruments and controls ............... 16 Center console .............................. 18Overhead control panel ........

18 Instruments and controls Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Center console 1 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp, see page 190 2 Power window switch, see page 111 3 Parking brake lever, see page 156 4 Mirror adjustment switch,...

19 Instruments and controls Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Overhead control panel 1 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid, telephone and voice recognition system 2 Interior lighting, see page 112 3 Tele Aid (emergency ...

20 Contents - Operation Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Operation Vehicle keys ...................................... 22Remote control with folding master key ...................... 22 Start lock-out ...................

22 Central locking system Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Vehicle keys Included with your vehicle are 2 remote controls with folding master keys. Remote control with folding master key The remote control operates all...

23 Central locking system Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Obtaining replacement keys Your vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent locking system requiring a special key manufacturing process. For security reasons,...

27 Central locking system Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Mechanical keys The mechanical keys fit all locks on the vehicle. Remove the protective cap from the driver’s door lock before inserting the mechanical key in...

30 Central locking system Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Central locking switch 1 Locking 2 Unlocking The central locking switch is located in the center console. The doors and trunk can only be locked with the cent...

33 Central locking system Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Trunk The lock is located next to the recessed handle. 0 Neutral position – remove key in this position. 1 UnlockingNow open trunk using recessed handle (4). ...

34 Central locking system Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Lower trunk lid using handle (5) and close it with hands placed flat on edges on trunk lid. Please remember to keep your fingers out of the space between the ...

35 Antitheft alarm system Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Emergency release for trunk lid The handle for the trunk lid lock emergency release is located in the trunk lid. To open lid, pull lever (1) in direction of a...

36 Antitheft alarm system Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index The antitheft alarm is automatically armed or disarmed with the remote control or any of your vehicle’s keys by locking or unlocking the vehicle. The antithef...

37 Tow-away alarm Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Tow-away alarm The switch is located on the center console. 1 Press to switch off 2 Indicator lamp Once the alarm system has been armed, the exterior vehicle lamps wi...

39 Seats Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index The switches are located on each seat. We recommend to adjust the seats in the following order: 1 Seat, up / down Press the switch (up / down direction) until comfortable seat...

40 Seats Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index 5 Head restraint height 6 Head restraint release Head restraint height Raising:Pull up on head restraint. Lowering:Push down on head restraint. Adjust head restraint to suppor...

42 Seats Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Seat heater (optional) The seat heater switches are located in the center console. The seat heaters can be switched on with the key in steering lock positions 1 or 2. Press sw...

44 Restraint systems Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Seat belts and integrated restraint system Your vehicle is equipped with lap-shoulder seat belts, emergency tensioning retractors for the seat belts, front and sid...

46 Restraint systems Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Fastening of seat belts 1 Latch plate 2 Buckle 3 Release button Push latch plate (1) into buckle (2) until it clicks. Do not twist the belt. A twisted seat belt ma...

51 Restraint systems Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index BabySmart TM airbag deactivation system Special BabySmart TM compatible child seats, designed for use with the Mercedes-Benz system and available at any authorized...

52 Restraint systems Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Supplemental restraint system (SRS) Airbags are intended as a supplement to seat belts. Airbags alone cannot protect as well as airbags plus seat belts in impacts ...

54 Restraint systems Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Airbags 1 Driver airbag The driver airbag is located in the steering wheel hub. 2 Passenger airbag The passenger airbag is located in the dashboard ahead of the pa...

55 Restraint systems Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index 3 Side impact airbag The side impact airbags are located in the doors. The most effective occupant restraint system yet developed for use in production vehicles is...

57 Restraint systems Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Front airbags The driver and passenger front airbags are designed to activate only in certain frontal impacts exceeding a preset threshold. The passenger front air...

63 Restraint systems Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Infant and child restraint systems Use only a BabySmart TM compatible child restraint in this vehicle. We recommend that all infants and children be properly restr...

66 Rear view mirrors Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Rear view mirrors Inside rear view mirror Manually adjust the inside rear view mirror. Use your inside rear view mirror to determine the size and distance of objec...

74 Instrument cluster Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Activating the instrument cluster The instrument cluster is activated by: • Opening the door. • Pressing button (1) on the instrument cluster. • Turning the key i...

78 Flexible service system Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index The counter can also be set by any individual. To do so: 1. Turn key in steering lock to position 2. 2. Within 1 second press button (1) twice. 3. The presen...

80 Checking engine oil level Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Perform the oil level check with the dipstick, if it cannot be completed via the odometer display field. In this case we recommend that you have the system...

81 Exterior lamp switch Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Exterior lamp switch D Off C Parking lamps (also side marker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, instrument panel lamps) Canada only: When the engine is runn...

82 Exterior lamp switch Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Fog lamps are automatically switched off when the exterior lamp switch is turned to position D . Daytime running lamps (Canada only) Vehicles with automatic tra...

83 Combination switch Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Combination switch 1 Low beam (exterior lamp switch position B ) 2 High beam (exterior lamp switch position B ) 3 High beam flasher (high beam available independe...

94 Audio system Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Operating and display elements 1 On / off, volume, see page 97 2 Telephone mode selector, see page 108 3 Seek, see page 99, 102 and 106 4 Radio mode selector, see page ...

95 Audio system Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index 10 Soft keys forradio band selection, see page 99tone controls, see page 97scan, see page 100Tape eject, see page 102Tape track select, see page 102Dolby, see page 103C...

96 Audio system Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Entering the code number Switch on the radio.“CODE” will appear on the display. Using the buttons on the alpha-numeric keypad, enter the five digit code. Confirm by pre...

97 Audio system Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Operation Switching on and off Press the control knob . The radio is switched off when the ignition key is turned to position 0 or removed from the ignition. The radio ...

98 Audio system Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Balance Press the AUD key repeatedly until “BALANCE” appears in the display. Press the “L” key to move the sound to the left speaker or the “R” key to move the sound to...

100 Audio system Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Scan tuning Press the SC key. Each strong receivable station on the band selected will be tuned in for 8 seconds. The first scan will tune only the stations with a hig...

102 Audio system Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Cassette eject Press the eject (EJ) key. The display will fold down and the cassette will be ejected. Remove the cassette, then fold the display back up manually. The ...

107 Audio system Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Random play / repeat function The tracks of the current CD are played in random order when the random feature (RDM) is selected. Press the RDM key to switch on, and pr...

110 Audio system Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Accepting incoming call in tape, CD or radio mode If the telephone is activated in the background (telephone symbol in the display), then a switch is made automaticall...

112 Interior equipment Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Interior lighting 1 Automatic interior lighting. Interior lamp is switched on, and off (soft fade) delayed, when unlocking or locking the vehicle, or when openin...

113 Interior equipment Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Sun visors with vanity mirror Swing sun visors down to protect against sun glare. Interior Warning! Do not use the driver’s vanity mirror while driving. P68.60-2...

114 Interior equipment Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Cup holder and glove box Cup holder To open cup holder: Briefly press button (1). The cup holder opens automatically. To store cup holder: Push cup holder agains...

119 Garage door opener Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Garage door opener 1 Integrated remote control transmitter 2 Hand-held remote control transmitter The built-in remote control is capable of operating up to three...

120 Garage door opener Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Programming or reprogramming the integrated remote control: 1. Turn key in starter switch to position 1 or 2. 2. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter of the...

122 Retractable hardtop Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Retractable hardtop Important! A minimum clearance height of 5 1 / 2 ft. (1.65 m) and an additional 10 in (25 cm) length behind the vehicle is required to lower...

123 Retractable hardtop Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Important! Do not manually move corner flaps of rear shelf. Doing so will result in damage to the roof folding mechanism that is not covered by the Mercedes-Ben...

124 Retractable hardtop Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index 3. Slide hardtop switch back (1) and hold: • The indicator lamp in the hardtop switch lights up. Note: If indicator lamp blinks slowly, a malfunction has occurr...

125 Retractable hardtop Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Raising Hardtop 1. Engage parking brake. 2. Turn key in steering lock to position 2. 3. Slide hardtop switch forward (2) and hold: • The indicator lamp in the h...

128 Luggage cover Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Luggage cover 1 Handle 2 Holder To close compartment: Pull out on handle and hook guide rod into left and right side holders. To open compartment: Unhook guide rod fr...

129 Contents - Driving Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Driving Control and operation of radio transmitters ..................... 130 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................. 131 Maintenance ...

133 Tele Aid Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Emergency calls An emergency call is initiated automatically: • following an accident in which the Emergency Tensioning Retractors (ETR’s) or airbags deploy, • if the anti...

135 Tele Aid Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Roadside Assistance button • Located below the center armrest cover is the Roadside Assistance button • . Pressing and holding the button (for longer than 2 seconds), will...

136 Tele Aid Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index See system self-check on page 132 when the indicator lamp does not light up in red or stays on longer than approximately 10 seconds. If the indicator lamp in the Roadside ...

137 Tele Aid Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Important! If the indicator lamps do not start flashing after pressing one of the buttons or remain illuminated (in red) at any time, the Tele Aid system has detected a fa...

142 Steering lock Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Steering lock 0 The key can be withdrawn in this position only. The steering is locked when the key is removed from the steering lock. If necessary, move steering whe...

143 Steering lock Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Notes: A warning sounds when the driver’s door is opened while the key is in steering lock position 1 or 0. With the engine at idle speed, the charging rate of the al...

146 Manual transmission Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Important! Downshifting gears leading to overrevving the engine can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do ...

147 Automatic transmission Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Automatic transmission The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, dependent upon • Selector lever position, see page 150 • Program mo...

148 Automatic transmission Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Driving The selector lever is automatically locked while in position “P”. To move the selector lever out of position “P”, the service brake pedal must be fir...

150 Automatic transmission Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Selector lever position The current selector lever position is indicated in the gear range indicator display. The automatic gear shifting process can be adap...

151 Automatic transmission Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Dependent on the program mode selector switch position “S” or “W” the maximum speed in the reverse gear is different. However, it is not possible to change t...

154 Automatic transmission Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Program mode selector switch The transmission is provided with a selector switch for Standard “S” and Winter / Wet (snow and ice) “W” program modes. S Standa...

155 Automatic transmission Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index W Winter / Wet (snow and ice) mode Press switch on symbol “W”. The vehicle starts out in 2nd gear, except with selector lever in 1st gear, or with accelerato...

156 Parking brake Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Parking brake To engage, firmly pull up brake handle (1). When the key is in steering lock position 2, the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster should come on...

157 Driving instructions Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Driving instructions Drive sensibly – Save Fuel Fuel consumption, to a great extent, depends on driving habits and operating conditions. To save fuel you shoul...

160 Driving instructions Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Important! It is advisable to set the parking brake whenever parking or leaving the vehicle. In addition, move selector lever to position “P” (manual transmiss...

165 Driving instructions Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Block heater (for Canada only) The engine is equipped with a block heater. The electrical cable may be installed at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Deep ...

167 Driving systems Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index 3 Canceling To cancel the cruise control, briefly push lever to position 3. When you step on the brake pedal or the vehicle speed drops below approximately 20 mph (...

170 Driving systems Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated. The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP is combined with the BAS malfunction indicator lamp. The BAS / ...

172 Driving systems Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index ABS control The ABS malfunction indicator lamp - in the instrument cluster comes on with the key in steering lock position 2 and should go out with the engine runni...

173 Driving systems Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Electronic stability program (ESP) The ESP enhances directional control and reduces driving wheel spin of the vehicle under various driving conditions. Over / under...

174 Driving systems Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Notes: The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP is combined with that of the BAS. The yellow BAS / ESP malfunction indicator lamp in the instrument cluster and th...

176 Driving systems Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Note: Avoid spinning of one drive wheel. This may cause serious damage to the drive train which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The ESP warnin...

179 Check regularly and before a long trip Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Check regularly and before a long trip SLK 230 Kompressor shown 1 Windshield washer andheadlamp cleaning system For refilling reservoir, see ...

181 Contents - Instrument cluster display Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Instrument cluster display Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster .................... 182 On-board diagnostic system ........

183 Malfunction and indicator lamps Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index An on-board diagnostic connector is located in the passenger compartment near the engine hood release, allowing the accurate identification of syste...

184 Malfunction and indicator lamps Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Brake pad wear indicator lamp With the key in steering lock position 2, the brake pad wear indicator lamp comes on. It goes out when the engine is r...

185 Malfunction and indicator lamps Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Fuel reserve and fuel cap placement warning With the key in steering lock position 2, the fuel reserve warning lamp comes on. It should go out immed...

186 Malfunction and indicator lamps Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index ABS malfunction indicator lamp The ABS malfunction indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on with the key in steering lock position 2 and sh...

187 Malfunction and indicator lamps Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Low engine coolant level warning lamp With the key in steering lock position 2, the warning lamp comes on. It should go out when the engine is runni...

192 First aid kit Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index First aid kit The first aid kit is located in the left side panel of the trunk. Stowing items in the vehicle Fuses Before replacing a blown fuse, determine the cause ...

197 Checking engine oil level Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Checking engine oil level 1 Oil dipstick 2 Oil filler cap To check the engine oil level, park vehicle on level ground, with engine at normal operational t...

198 Coolant level Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Coolant level To check the coolant level, the vehicle must be parked on level ground and the engine stopped. Check coolant level only when coolant is cold. Adding coo...

199 Windshield and headlamp washer system Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Windshield and headlamp washer system 1 Windshield and headlamp washer fluid reservoir Capacity approximately 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) The reservoir ...

201 Vehicle jack Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Vehicle jack (except SLK 32 AMG) 1 Jack base 2 Handle 3 Pin See illustration for proper storage of jack. Before storing the jack in its holder in the spare wheel well,...

203 Tires, wheels Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Wheels Replace rims or tires with the same designation, manufacturer and type as shown on the original part. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further info...

205 Tires, wheels Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Spare wheel Important! SLK 230 Kompressor:The spare wheel rim size is 4 1 / 2 B x 15 H 2 with inflatable, collapsible tire, size 165-15 89 P. SLK 320:The spare wheel ...

206 Tires, wheels Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Spare wheel bolts 1 Wheel bolt for wheel rim size 7 J x 16 H 2and 8 J x 16 H 2Wheel bolt for AMG wheel rim size 7 1 / 2 J x 17 H 2 and 8 1 / 2 J x 17 H 2 Wheel bolt f...

207 Tires, wheels Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Changing wheels Move vehicle to a level area which is a safe distance from the roadway. 1. Set parking brake and turn on hazard warning flasher. 2. Move selector leve...

208 Tires, wheels Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index 4. Using the wrench, loosen but do not yet remove the wheel bolts. 5. Remove the protective cover from the jack support tube opening by inserting the screwdriver (sup...

209 Tires, wheels Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index 6. Holding the jack, unfold pin (1) and handle (2). Insert pin fully into the tube hole up to the stop. Crank handle clockwise until jack base (3) meets the ground. P...

210 Tires, wheels Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Important! For ease of handling and proper unfolding of tire during its inflation when installing spare wheel with collapsible tire, first mount the spare wheel, then...

216 Tires, wheels Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index 5. Unscrew valve tire cap. Remove tire valve (2) using valve stem removal tool (3). Do not place tire valve in sand or dirt. 6. Remove plug (4) from end of hose (1) a...

217 Tires, wheels Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index 10. The air pump is located inside the storage box, see page 202. Observe instructions on air pump label. 11. Remove air pump from storage box inside trunk. 12. Pull ...

218 Tires, wheels Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Note: Do not operate electric air pump longer that 6 minutes without interruption. Air pump could overheat! After air pump has cooled off, operate air pump again. 16....

219 Tires, wheels Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Tire inflation pressure A table (see fuel filler flap) lists the tire inflation pressures specified for Mercedes-Benz recommended tires as well as for the varying ope...

220 Battery Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index If a tire constantly loses air, it should be inspected for damage. The spare tire should be checked periodically for condition. Spare tire will age and become worn over tim...

221 Battery Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Therefore, we strongly recommend that you have the battery charge checked frequently, and corrected if necessary, especially if you use the vehicle less than approximately ...

223 Jump starting Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Proceed as follows: 1. Position the vehicle with the charged battery so that the jumper cables will reach, but never let the vehicles touch. Make sure the jumper cabl...

225 Towing the vehicle Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Sport Package Grille removal for Sport Package version: Pull on top end of grille simultaneously pushing apron (arrow) up. Grille installation for Sport Package:...

231 Exterior lamps Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Headlamp assembly 1 Bulb socket for turn signal, parking and standing lamp 2 Headlamp cover with locking tab 3 Electrical connector for low beam headlamp bulb 4 Elec...

236 Remote control Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Changing batteries in the remote control Checking batteries If the transmit button Œ or ‹ is pressed longer than 1 second, the battery check lamp in the transmitter ...

237 Remote control Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Change batteries, inserting new ones with plus (+) side facing up. Press battery cover onto housing until locked in place. Important! Batteries contain materials tha...

240 Raising hardtop manually Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index 6. First person: Briefly pull on handles of cables (2) to release trunk lid hinge locks. Second person:Pull trunk lid rearward by pulling on trunk lid hing...

241 Raising hardtop manually Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index 9. Place hands from below on lower section of hardtop (4), and pull hardtop out of its storage compartment. 10. With rear section of roof (5) in a vertical...

242 Raising hardtop manually Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index 11. Remove cap from headliner. To close hardtop:Insert hex-socket wrench and turn clockwise (7) to its stop. To lock hardtop:Turn wrench counterclockwise (...

247 Cleaning and care of the vehicle Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion or damage due to negligent or incorrect care cannot always be removed or repaired with the car-care produc...

250 Cleaning and care of the vehicle Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Prior to cleaning the inside of the rear window, operate hardtop via the switch until rear shelf (1) is in a vertical position. Leave key in steeri...

251 Cleaning and care of the vehicle Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Instrument cluster Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a washing solution. Wipe with a cloth moistened in ...

254 Technical data Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Spare parts service All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a stock of original spare parts required for maintenance and repair work. In addition, strategicall...

255 Technical data Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Identification labels 1 Certification Label and Paintwork No. 2 Vehicle Identification No. (VIN) 3 Engine No. 1 P63.20-2446-26 P62.10-2022-26 3 2

256 Technical data Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index 4 VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield) 5 Emission control label 6 Information Label California version Vacuum line routing for emission control system When orderi...

261 Technical data Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Rims – Tires 2 Must not be used with snow chains. Model SLK 230 KOMPRESSORExcept Sport Package SLK 320Except Sport Package Rims and summer tires Rims front axlelight...

263 Technical data Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index 2 Must not be used with snow chains. Model SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR SLK 320 SLK 32 AMG Rims and winter tires Rims (light alloy)Wheel offset 7 J x 16 H 21.46 in (37 mm) 7 J...

264 Technical data Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Electrical system SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR SLK 320 SLK 32 AMG Generator (alternator) 14 V / 90 A 14 V / 115 A 14 V / 120 A Starter motor 12V / 1.1 kW 12V / 1.7 kW 12V / 1....

265 Technical data Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Weights (see certification tag) Main Dimensions Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg) Model SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR/SLK 320 SLK 32 AMG Overall vehicle length 157.9 in (4010 mm)...

267 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Windshield / Headlamp washer system approx. 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) MB Windshield washerconcentrate “S” 1 Fuel tank includinga reserve of ap...

269 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Premium unleaded gasoline Caution! To maintain the engine’s durability and performance, premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If pre...

270 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Gasoline additives A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon build up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz recommends the use ...

271 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index the engine temperature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the solution. Therefore, do not use more than this a...

272 Consumer information Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Consumer information This has been prepared as required of all manufactures of passenger cars under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursua...

273 Consumer information Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest are “AA”, “A”, “B”, and “C”. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured...

274 Index Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Index A ABS (Antilock brake system) ....................................... 171 Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 186 Adjusting telescoping ste...

275 Index Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Block heater .................................................................... 165Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................ 169 Malfunction in...

276 Index Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Clock, setting .................................................................... 76Coin Holder ...................................................................... 116Co...

277 Index Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Synchronizing ........................................................... 174Warning lamp ............................................................ 185 ETR (Emergency tens...

278 Index Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index G Garage door opener ........................................................ 119Gasoline Additives .................................................................... 270Fu...

280 Index Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index N Night security illumination ..........................................112 O On-board diagnostic system ......................................... 182Operator’s manual .........

281 Index Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index S Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag ........... 61 Seat belts ......................................................................

282 Index Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index T Tachometer ....................................................................... 76Technical data ................................................................ 260 Ele...

283 Index Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index V Vanity Mirror ...................................................................113Vehicle jack (except SLK 32 AMG) ............................. 201Vehicle tools (except ...

Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If your are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehi...

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