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Popular 2008 Mercedes SLK-Class Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 4
Contents
Introduction ...9 Product information...9 Operator's Manual ...10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles ...11 Maintenance ...12 Roadside Assistance ...12 Change of address or ownership...12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada...13 Where to find ...
Owner's Manual - Page 166
Shifting into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is equipped with AMG-Sport Package* and SLK 55 AMG only.
Allow engine to change the gears by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
The transmission will automatically select the gear range suited for an extended period when driving off and you need to warm up under low...
Owner's Manual - Page 268
...Mercedes-Benz USA products and services is flashing continuously and there was not available).
Roadside Assistance calls can be terminated using the button t on the multifunction steering wheel or the respective button for approximately 10...longer than approximately 10 seconds. The button will transmit data generating the vehicle identification number, model, color and location (subject...
Owner's Manual - Page 273
...Step 8: Locate "training" button on constantly, programming is pressed and released. Exact location and color of this text. (A second person may make the following step. Step 7: To program the...3 or 4) is complete and your garage door opener may vary by garage door opener brand. Step 10: Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold the just-trained signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4)...
Owner's Manual - Page 282
... engine's braking power. High-performance brake system (SLK 55 AMG only) The high-performance brake system is substantially ...impaired. Observe additional messages that safe braking is designed to operate under which you operate the vehicle.
Have the brake system inspected immediately. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz...
Owner's Manual - Page 286
... authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be obeyed. Warning! i For information on your vehicle in an accident and/or personal injury and possible death, for example when purchasing new tires. An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of: SLK 280 SLK 280 (Sport Package*) SLK 280 (Appearance Package*): 149 mph (240 km/h) SLK 350 SLK 350 (Sport Package*) SLK...
Owner's Manual - Page 293
...fluid
Close the fuel filler flap. For more information, see "Premium unleaded gasoline" ( page 454), refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only), or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz-Center.
! For more information on brake fluid, see "... station personnel in the brake
Engine compartment (example illustration, SLK 350) fluid reservoir has fallen to illuminate.
Owner's Manual - Page 297
Checking engine oil level with the control system (SLK 55 AMG only) When checking the oil level the vehicle must be... turned off . Using special additives not approved by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The standard display appears in the multifunction display ( page 122):
!
Do not use any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
296 More information on level ground. with the engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 299
...siphoned or drained off .
It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Pull out oil dipstick 1. Have excess oil siphoned or drained off ....:
Engine Oil Level Reduce Oil Level
Checking engine oil level with the oil dipstick (SLK 280, SLK 350 only) When checking the oil level the vehicle must have been stationary for at...
Owner's Manual - Page 300
...by the Maintenance System will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Operation
Engine compartment
Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after approximately 3 seconds to the Factory Approved... other than those called for vehicles with Maintenance System. SLK 350 (example illustration)
1 Filler cap
SLK 55 AMG
1 Filler cap
299
Owner's Manual - Page 378
... are unable to relay information to a critical level. SLK 280 and SLK 350 only: The engine oil level has dropped to the... control system.
If you must add engine oil frequently, have failed: Coolant temperature display Tachometer Cruise control display
Possible solution Have the electronic systems checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz...
Owner's Manual - Page 379
... to do if ...
Display symbol
Display message USA only:
Add 1 qt. engine oil when next refueling. Cannot Measure Engine Oil Level
SLK 55 AMG only: The measuring system is too low. Have the measuring system checked by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
378 For information on if the oil level drops further.
!
Possible cause/consequence...
Owner's Manual - Page 380
... to do if ...
Display symbol
Display message
Engine Oil Level Reduce Oil Level
Possible cause/consequence SLK 55 AMG only: You have added too much engine oil.
A 4
Reserve Fuel Gas Cap Is Open
...Apply the parking brake ( page 59). A loss of damaging the engine or the catalytic converter. There Stop, turn engine off. The fuel cap If it is not closed properly: Have the fuel...
Owner's Manual - Page 402
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
401 Do not replace the Bi-Xenon* bulbs yourself. Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Front lamps Lamp 1 Additional turn signal lamp 2 Turn signal lamp 3 Halogen headlamp: Low beam Bi-Xenon* headlamp: Low and high beam1 4 Front fog lamp Front fog lamp (vehicles with Sport Package* and SLK 55 AMG) Corner illuminating...
Owner's Manual - Page 409
... or on a hard, flat surface when possible. Turn on the instrument cluster. i SLK 55 AMG with TIREFIT. Move the gear selector lever* to P (manual transmission to the tire ...Contact the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center for cuts or punctures larger than approximately 0.16 in ambient temperatures down to
do so. Practical hints
Flat tire
The SLK 55 AMG with Performance Package* is a limited...
Owner's Manual - Page 442
... (92.90 mm) 3.39 in (86.00 mm) 213.5 cu in (3498 cm ) 10.7:1 268 hp/6000 rpm (200 kW/6000 rpm) 258 lb-ft/2400 - 5000 rpm (350 Nm/2400 - 5000 rpm) 6500 rpm 1-4-3-6-2-5 2404 mm
2
3
SLK 55 AMG (171.473)1 113 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 8 3.82 in (97.00 mm) 3.60...
Owner's Manual - Page 445
... (light alloy) Wheel offset Winter tires1,2,3
7.5 J x 18 H2 1.46 in (37 mm) 205/50 R17 89H M+S.
Technical data
Rims and tires
Model
SLK 280 (Sport Package*) SLK 350 (Sport Package*) SLK 55 AMG 7.5 J x 17 H2 1.46 in (37 mm) 225/40 R18 92H XL (Extra Load) M+S.
1 2 3
Radial-ply tires Not available as factory equipment. For use...
Owner's Manual - Page 451
...or device. Technical data
Weights
Model Maximum roof load Maximum trunk load
SLK 280 SLK 350 110 lb (50 kg) 220 lb (100 kg)
SLK 55 AMG 110 lb (50 kg) 220 lb (100 kg)
! This ...or accommodate any roof-mounted devices, unless expressly approved by Mercedes-Benz for use on this vehicle.
! Roof rails and any type of printing, Mercedes-Benz does not offer any roof racks or any items on ...
Owner's Manual - Page 452
... (USA only), or inquire at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Otherwise you skin or clothing. For health reasons, you should prevent service fluids from coming into direct contact with oil filter All models SLK 55 AMG Manual transmission Rear axle SLK 280 SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG
Capacity 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) 9.2 US qt (8.7 l)
Fuels, coolants...
Owner's Manual - Page 458
...or once a year in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity Model SLK 280, SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG Approximate freeze protection -35°F (-37°C) 5.4 US qt (5.1 l) 5.9 US qt ... have the anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration checked. Failure to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for use such anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant will result in your...
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