Owner's Manual
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... tips...Automatic shift program ...Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting ...Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting ...Manual shift program SLK 55 AMG...Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...Good visibility ...Headlamp cleaning system* ...Rear view mirrors...Sun visors ...Rear... Opening and closing the retractable hardtop...252 Wind screen...259 Driving systems...260 Cruise control ...260 Loading ...265 Roof rack ...265 Useful features...266 Storage compartments ...266 Shelf behind roll bars...268 Cup holder ...268 Ashtray ...269 Cigarette lighter...270 Power outlet ...271...
... tips...Automatic shift program ...Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting ...Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting ...Manual shift program SLK 55 AMG...Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...Good visibility ...Headlamp cleaning system* ...Rear view mirrors...Sun visors ...Rear... Opening and closing the retractable hardtop...252 Wind screen...259 Driving systems...260 Cruise control ...260 Loading ...265 Roof rack ...265 Useful features...266 Storage compartments ...266 Shelf behind roll bars...268 Cup holder ...268 Ashtray ...269 Cigarette lighter...270 Power outlet ...271...
Owner's Manual
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i SLK 55 AMG: The steering wheel in your vehicle. For instructions on which part of the system you are not necessarily identical to AMG vehicles as well. 125 However, multifunction steering wheel symbols and feature description apply to those shown in the control system displays. i The headings used in the menus ... you which optional equipment is installed in this vehicle will find a number of submenus instead of menus available in the system depends on using these submenus, see "Settings menu" ( page 134). The number of functions for calling up and changing settings.
i SLK 55 AMG: The steering wheel in your vehicle. For instructions on which part of the system you are not necessarily identical to AMG vehicles as well. 125 However, multifunction steering wheel symbols and feature description apply to those shown in the control system displays. i The headings used in the menus ... you which optional equipment is installed in this vehicle will find a number of submenus instead of menus available in the system depends on using these submenus, see "Settings menu" ( page 134). The number of functions for calling up and changing settings.
Owner's Manual
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Do not place full load on slippery road surfaces. Shift into reverse gear R or parking position P only when the vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 1 Button, inside: downshift 2 Button, outside: upshift 165 This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is stopped. speed would be exceeded. ...to a lower gear if the engine's max. Controls in the automatic program mode C or S. Avoid spinning of the steering wheel. ! Steering wheel gearshift control* SLK 280, SLK 350 The steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to warm up under low load...
Do not place full load on slippery road surfaces. Shift into reverse gear R or parking position P only when the vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 1 Button, inside: downshift 2 Button, outside: upshift 165 This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is stopped. speed would be exceeded. ...to a lower gear if the engine's max. Controls in the automatic program mode C or S. Avoid spinning of the steering wheel. ! Steering wheel gearshift control* SLK 280, SLK 350 The steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to warm up under low load...
Owner's Manual
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... for an extended period when driving off and you need to change the gears by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do not place full load on slippery road surfaces. In the manual... program mode M, system-controlled automatic gearshifting is not covered by manually upshifting or downshifting using the steering wheel gearshift buttons to the left and right of the center console. 1 Program mode...shifting For comfort driving For standard driving 169 Allow engine to warm up under low load use. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is switched off on the engine ...
... for an extended period when driving off and you need to change the gears by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do not place full load on slippery road surfaces. In the manual... program mode M, system-controlled automatic gearshifting is not covered by manually upshifting or downshifting using the steering wheel gearshift buttons to the left and right of the center console. 1 Program mode...shifting For comfort driving For standard driving 169 Allow engine to warm up under low load use. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is switched off on the engine ...
Owner's Manual
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... of the steering wheel is heated. Switching on Switch on . Indicator lamp 2 comes on the ignition ( page 36). Heated steering wheel* (SLK 280, SLK 350, Canada only) The steering wheel heating warms up the leather area of the steering wheel. Turn switch at tip of lever in detail... Useful features i Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. i The steering wheel heating is temporarily suspended while indicator lamp ...
... of the steering wheel is heated. Switching on Switch on . Indicator lamp 2 comes on the ignition ( page 36). Heated steering wheel* (SLK 280, SLK 350, Canada only) The steering wheel heating warms up the leather area of the steering wheel. Turn switch at tip of lever in detail... Useful features i Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. i The steering wheel heating is temporarily suspended while indicator lamp ...
Owner's Manual
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... when driving at varying but moderate vehicle and engine speeds. All of the above 4500 rpm in each gear. Do not attempt to a lower gear using the gear selector lever*. During this period, avoid heavy loads (full throttle driving) and excessive engine speeds (no more than 2/3 of maximum rpm in...manner. Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) In the "Operation" section you will be with its performance later on operating, maintaining and caring for SLK 55 AMG: During the first 1000 miles (1500 km), do not exceed a speed of 85 mph (140 km/h). The more satisfied you will find...
... when driving at varying but moderate vehicle and engine speeds. All of the above 4500 rpm in each gear. Do not attempt to a lower gear using the gear selector lever*. During this period, avoid heavy loads (full throttle driving) and excessive engine speeds (no more than 2/3 of maximum rpm in...manner. Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) In the "Operation" section you will be with its performance later on operating, maintaining and caring for SLK 55 AMG: During the first 1000 miles (1500 km), do not exceed a speed of 85 mph (140 km/h). The more satisfied you will find...
Owner's Manual
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..., and replacement brake pads and discs may produce a squeaking-type noise depending on the brakes by shifting into a lower gear to use increased brake pedal pressure while braking. Please be degraded to an extent that safe braking is substantially impaired. brake force applied ambient conditions... driving, it checked regularly. 295 Operation Driving instructions High-performance brake system (SLK 55 AMG only) The high-performance brake system is designed to operate under which you may need to use the engine's braking power. After hard braking, it is important to the ...
..., and replacement brake pads and discs may produce a squeaking-type noise depending on the brakes by shifting into a lower gear to use increased brake pedal pressure while braking. Please be degraded to an extent that safe braking is substantially impaired. brake force applied ambient conditions... driving, it checked regularly. 295 Operation Driving instructions High-performance brake system (SLK 55 AMG only) The high-performance brake system is designed to operate under which you may need to use the engine's braking power. After hard braking, it is important to the ...
Owner's Manual
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...a tire speed rating of manual transmission. An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of control loss. 299 Do not use the cruise control system under control by corrective steering action. Warning! Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of 155 mph (250 km.../h). SLK 55 AMG with Performance Package* Your vehicle is factory equipped with snow chains, see "Snow chains" ( page 349). When the vehicle is...
...a tire speed rating of manual transmission. An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of control loss. 299 Do not use the cruise control system under control by corrective steering action. Warning! Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of 155 mph (250 km.../h). SLK 55 AMG with Performance Package* Your vehicle is factory equipped with snow chains, see "Snow chains" ( page 349). When the vehicle is...
Owner's Manual
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...by oil entering the ground or water. ! Avoid environmental damage caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Screw filler cap 1 back on engine oil, see "Technical data" ( page 449) and ( page 451). SLK 55 AMG 1 Filler cap 312 Be careful not to the engine and catalytic ...the Maintenance System (U.S. Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler neck. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles). For more information on filler neck. Using engine oils and oil filters of specification other than those expressly required for vehicles with oil. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles), or ...
...by oil entering the ground or water. ! Avoid environmental damage caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Screw filler cap 1 back on engine oil, see "Technical data" ( page 449) and ( page 451). SLK 55 AMG 1 Filler cap 312 Be careful not to the engine and catalytic ...the Maintenance System (U.S. Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler neck. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles). For more information on filler neck. Using engine oils and oil filters of specification other than those expressly required for vehicles with oil. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles), or ...
Owner's Manual
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... for short-distance trips, you need to observe. SLK 350 (example) Battery Your vehicle's battery is located in order to achieve its rated service life. Refer to release any excess pressure. If you use batteries approved by Mercedes-Benz. If you do not intend to operate your... vehicle mostly for battery maintenance intervals. When replacing the battery, always use your vehicle for warm coolant: is located on coolant, see "Coolants...
... for short-distance trips, you need to observe. SLK 350 (example) Battery Your vehicle's battery is located in order to achieve its rated service life. Refer to release any excess pressure. If you use batteries approved by Mercedes-Benz. If you do not intend to operate your... vehicle mostly for battery maintenance intervals. When replacing the battery, always use your vehicle for warm coolant: is located on coolant, see "Coolants...
Owner's Manual
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...;F (-20°C). 408 Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a safe distance from sparks, open flame or heat source. Sealing tires with TIREFIT i SLK 55 AMG with a TIREFIT kit. G Keep TIREFIT away from the roadway. Turn on a hard surface. Remove the SmartKey from moving traffic on the hazard...with TIREFIT. Turn off the engine ( page 61). Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are safe to do so. TIREFIT can be used in a straight ahead position. Do not smoke. Set the parking brake ( page 52). i Open door only when conditions are in ambient temperatures ...
...;F (-20°C). 408 Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a safe distance from sparks, open flame or heat source. Sealing tires with TIREFIT i SLK 55 AMG with a TIREFIT kit. G Keep TIREFIT away from the roadway. Turn on a hard surface. Remove the SmartKey from moving traffic on the hazard...with TIREFIT. Turn off the engine ( page 61). Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are safe to do so. TIREFIT can be used in a straight ahead position. Do not smoke. Set the parking brake ( page 52). i Open door only when conditions are in ambient temperatures ...
Owner's Manual
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Technical data Rims and tires Same size tires Model Summer tires1 Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Winter tires1,2 Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Winter tires*1,2,3 Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset 1 2 SLK 280 205/55 R16 91H M+S. 7 J x 16 H2 1.34 in (34 mm) SLK 280 SLK 350 225/45 R17 91H M+S. 7.5 J x 17 H2 1.42 in (36 mm) 225/45 R17 91H M+S.MOExtended 7.5 J x 17 H2 1.42 in (36 mm) Radial-ply tires Not available as factory equipment. 3 Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only. 441
Technical data Rims and tires Same size tires Model Summer tires1 Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Winter tires1,2 Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Winter tires*1,2,3 Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset 1 2 SLK 280 205/55 R16 91H M+S. 7 J x 16 H2 1.34 in (34 mm) SLK 280 SLK 350 225/45 R17 91H M+S. 7.5 J x 17 H2 1.42 in (36 mm) 225/45 R17 91H M+S.MOExtended 7.5 J x 17 H2 1.42 in (36 mm) Radial-ply tires Not available as factory equipment. 3 Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only. 441
Owner's Manual
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Technical data Rims and tires Model SLK 280 (Sport Package*) SLK 350 (Sport Package*) SLK 55 AMG 205/50 R17 89H M+S. or 225/45 R17 91H M+S. 7.5 J x 17 H2 1.46 in (37 mm) Radial-ply tires Not available as factory equipment. 3 For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 442 Summer tires1 Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Winter tires1,2,3 Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset 1 2 7.5 J x 18 H2 1.46 in (37 mm) SLK 55 AMG SLK 55 AMG (Performance Package*) 225/40 R18 92H XL (Extra Load) M+S.
Technical data Rims and tires Model SLK 280 (Sport Package*) SLK 350 (Sport Package*) SLK 55 AMG 205/50 R17 89H M+S. or 225/45 R17 91H M+S. 7.5 J x 17 H2 1.46 in (37 mm) Radial-ply tires Not available as factory equipment. 3 For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 442 Summer tires1 Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Winter tires1,2,3 Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset 1 2 7.5 J x 18 H2 1.46 in (37 mm) SLK 55 AMG SLK 55 AMG (Performance Package*) 225/40 R18 92H XL (Extra Load) M+S.
Owner's Manual
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Technical data Rims and tires Mixed size tires SLK 280 Front axle: Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires 1 SLK 280* SLK 350 7.5 J x 17 H2 1.42 in (36 mm) 225/45 R17 91W or 225/45 R17 91W MOExtended 2 8.5 J x17 H2 1.18 in (30 mm) 245/40 R17 91W or 245/40 R17 91W MOExtended 2 7 J x 16 H2 1.34 in (34 mm) 205/55 R16 91W Rear axle: Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires 1,3 8 J x16 H2 1.18 in (30 mm) 225/50 R16 92W 1 2 Radial-ply tires Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only. 3 Must not be used with snow chains. 443
Technical data Rims and tires Mixed size tires SLK 280 Front axle: Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires 1 SLK 280* SLK 350 7.5 J x 17 H2 1.42 in (36 mm) 225/45 R17 91W or 225/45 R17 91W MOExtended 2 8.5 J x17 H2 1.18 in (30 mm) 245/40 R17 91W or 245/40 R17 91W MOExtended 2 7 J x 16 H2 1.34 in (34 mm) 205/55 R16 91W Rear axle: Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires 1,3 8 J x16 H2 1.18 in (30 mm) 225/50 R16 92W 1 2 Radial-ply tires Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only. 3 Must not be used with snow chains. 443
Owner's Manual
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... Summer tires1,3 7.5 J x 17 H2 1.46 in (37 mm) 225/45 R17 91W or 225/45 R17 91W MOExtended 2 8.5 J x17 H2 1.18 in (30 mm) 1,3 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) Rear axle: Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset... in (30 mm) 245/35 ZR18 92Y XL (Extra Load) 245/40 R17 91W or 245/40 R17 91W MOExtended 2 1 2 Radial-ply tires Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only. 3 Must not be...
... Summer tires1,3 7.5 J x 17 H2 1.46 in (37 mm) 225/45 R17 91W or 225/45 R17 91W MOExtended 2 8.5 J x17 H2 1.18 in (30 mm) 1,3 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) Rear axle: Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset... in (30 mm) 245/35 ZR18 92Y XL (Extra Load) 245/40 R17 91W or 245/40 R17 91W MOExtended 2 1 2 Radial-ply tires Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only. 3 Must not be...
Owner's Manual
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... given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim. If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim. i The SLK 55 AMG with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim differs from the tire inflation pressure of the... collapsible tire differs from the values given in (12 mm) 145/70-17 92P1 Must not be used with snow chains. ! The SLK 55 AMG with Performance Package* is equipped with TIREFIT ( page 408). 445 i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the road tires...
... given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim. If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim. i The SLK 55 AMG with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim differs from the tire inflation pressure of the... collapsible tire differs from the values given in (12 mm) 145/70-17 92P1 Must not be used with snow chains. ! The SLK 55 AMG with Performance Package* is equipped with TIREFIT ( page 408). 445 i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the road tires...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 Mercedes-Benz for use on this vehicle model, must not be used as they will damage the vehicle and retractable hardtop. Technical ...data Weights Model Maximum roof load Maximum trunk load SLK 280 SLK 350 110 lb (50 kg) 220 lb (100...
... 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 Mercedes-Benz for use on this vehicle model, must not be used as they will damage the vehicle and retractable hardtop. Technical ...data Weights Model Maximum roof load Maximum trunk load SLK 280 SLK 350 110 lb (50 kg) 220 lb (100...
Owner's Manual
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... their respective lubricants must match. Therefore, only use products tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Approved engine oils SLK 280, SLK 350 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) Automatic transmission* SLK 280, SLK 350 10.4 US qt (9.8 l) SLK 280, SLK 350 1.6 US qt (1.5 l) SLK 280, SLK 350 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) 449
... their respective lubricants must match. Therefore, only use products tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Approved engine oils SLK 280, SLK 350 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) Automatic transmission* SLK 280, SLK 350 10.4 US qt (9.8 l) SLK 280, SLK 350 1.6 US qt (1.5 l) SLK 280, SLK 350 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) 449
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...qt (11.1 l) Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Follow suggested mixing ratios ( page 456). 450 Model Cooling system SLK 280 SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG Fuel tank including a reserve of 96 RON/86 MON) R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (...never R-12) Air conditioning system Hydraulic system for retractable hardtop Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* 1 0.19 US qt (0.18 l) 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) MB Hydraulic Fluid MB Windshield washer concentrate1 Use...
...qt (11.1 l) Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Follow suggested mixing ratios ( page 456). 450 Model Cooling system SLK 280 SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG Fuel tank including a reserve of 96 RON/86 MON) R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (...never R-12) Air conditioning system Hydraulic system for retractable hardtop Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* 1 0.19 US qt (0.18 l) 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) MB Hydraulic Fluid MB Windshield washer concentrate1 Use...