Owner's Manual
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... speed limiter. Make sure 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 350 (Appearance Package*) SLK 55 AMG: 155 mph (250 km/h) SLK 55 AMG (Performance Package*): 174 mph (280 km/h) The factory... operate a vehicle at speeds greater than the maximum speed rating of the information given on a tire's sidewall, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be obeyed. Operation Driving instructions Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire speed rating, local speed limits should be glad...
... speed limiter. Make sure 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 350 (Appearance Package*) SLK 55 AMG: 155 mph (250 km/h) SLK 55 AMG (Performance Package*): 174 mph (280 km/h) The factory... operate a vehicle at speeds greater than the maximum speed rating of the information given on a tire's sidewall, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be obeyed. Operation Driving instructions Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire speed rating, local speed limits should be glad...
Owner's Manual
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Please contact gas station personnel in the brake Engine compartment (example illustration, SLK 350) fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below, have locked the vehicle. If you have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness ...* For information on brake fluid, see "Premium unleaded gasoline" ( page 446), refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only), or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz-Center. ! i Only use premium unleaded gasoline with a minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91 (average of 96 RON/86 MON). Do not add brake fluid as...
Please contact gas station personnel in the brake Engine compartment (example illustration, SLK 350) fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below, have locked the vehicle. If you have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness ...* For information on brake fluid, see "Premium unleaded gasoline" ( page 446), refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only), or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz-Center. ! i Only use premium unleaded gasoline with a minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91 (average of 96 RON/86 MON). Do not add brake fluid as...
Owner's Manual
Page 299
... siphoned or drained off . Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the dipstick guide tube. 298 Have excess oil siphoned or drained off . Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ! For more information on messages in the display concerning engine oil, see the "Practical hints" section ( page 356). 1 Oil dipstick 2... Upper (max) mark 3 Lower (min) mark To check the engine oil level with the oil dipstick (SLK 280, SLK 350 only) When checking the oil level the vehicle must be parked on level ground. Operation Engine compartment If there is excess engine oil with ...
... siphoned or drained off . Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the dipstick guide tube. 298 Have excess oil siphoned or drained off . Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ! For more information on messages in the display concerning engine oil, see the "Practical hints" section ( page 356). 1 Oil dipstick 2... Upper (max) mark 3 Lower (min) mark To check the engine oil level with the oil dipstick (SLK 280, SLK 350 only) When checking the oil level the vehicle must be parked on level ground. Operation Engine compartment If there is excess engine oil with ...
Owner's Manual
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SLK 350 (example illustration) i The filling quantity between the lower (min) mark 3 and ... in the multifunction display concerning engine oil, see the "Practical hints" section ( page 356). 1 Filler cap SLK 55 AMG 1 Filler cap 299 For more information on the oil dipstick is between the upper and lower marks ...seconds to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) in your vehicle literature portfolio, or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Using engine oils and oil filters of specification other than those called for vehicles with Maintenance System. For...
SLK 350 (example illustration) i The filling quantity between the lower (min) mark 3 and ... in the multifunction display concerning engine oil, see the "Practical hints" section ( page 356). 1 Filler cap SLK 55 AMG 1 Filler cap 299 For more information on the oil dipstick is between the upper and lower marks ...seconds to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) in your vehicle literature portfolio, or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Using engine oils and oil filters of specification other than those called for vehicles with Maintenance System. For...
Owner's Manual
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... up on ( page 89). come into operation because of detected traction loss in the multifunction display ( page 359). Risk of an accident. 350 When the ESP® is running . When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible. Adapt your speed and driving to follow these ...instructions increases the risk of accident! in at an authorized and cannot be switched back on . Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. starts to the prevailing road and weather conditions. The cruise control is Observe additional messages that the vehicle...
... up on ( page 89). come into operation because of detected traction loss in the multifunction display ( page 359). Risk of an accident. 350 When the ESP® is running . When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible. Adapt your speed and driving to follow these ...instructions increases the risk of accident! in at an authorized and cannot be switched back on . Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. starts to the prevailing road and weather conditions. The cruise control is Observe additional messages that the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 372 If you must add engine oil frequently, have the engine checked for possible leaks. engine oil when next refueling Canada only: Add 1 liter engine oil when next refueling Cannot measure motor oil level SLK 55 AMG only: The measuring...only: Add 1 qt. Practical hints What to do if ... Display symbol Display message Check oil level when next refueling Possible cause/consequence SLK 280 and SLK 350 only: The engine oil level has dropped to a critical level. Possible solution Check the engine oil level ( page 296) and add ...
...system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 372 If you must add engine oil frequently, have the engine checked for possible leaks. engine oil when next refueling Canada only: Add 1 liter engine oil when next refueling Cannot measure motor oil level SLK 55 AMG only: The measuring...only: Add 1 qt. Practical hints What to do if ... Display symbol Display message Check oil level when next refueling Possible cause/consequence SLK 280 and SLK 350 only: The engine oil level has dropped to a critical level. Possible solution Check the engine oil level ( page 296) and add ...
Owner's Manual
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... AMG) or Check oil level when next refueling (SLK 280, SLK 350) appears while the engine is a danger of damaging the engine or the catalytic converter. Practical hints What to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ! Add engine oil ( page 299)...minimum level. Possible solution Have oil siphoned or drained off the engine. Visually check for oil leaks. There is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 373 Stop the vehicle in serious engine damage that is no obvious oil leaks are noted, drive to do if ......
... AMG) or Check oil level when next refueling (SLK 280, SLK 350) appears while the engine is a danger of damaging the engine or the catalytic converter. Practical hints What to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ! Add engine oil ( page 299)...minimum level. Possible solution Have oil siphoned or drained off the engine. Visually check for oil leaks. There is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 373 Stop the vehicle in serious engine damage that is no obvious oil leaks are noted, drive to do if ......
Owner's Manual
Page 434
...vary with fuel octane rating. 433 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output according to SAE J 1349 Maximum torque according to SAE J 1349 Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 1 2 SLK 280 (171.454)1 272 4-stroke engine, gasoline ... 11.3:1 228 hp/6100 rpm (170 kW/6100 rpm) 221 lb-ft/2500 - 5000 rpm (300 Nm/2500 - 5000 rpm) 6500 rpm 1-4-3-6-2-5 2404 mm 2 3 SLK 350 (171.456)1 272 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 6 3.66 in (92.90 mm) 3.39 in (86.00 mm) 213.5 cu in (3498 cm ) 10.7:1...
...vary with fuel octane rating. 433 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output according to SAE J 1349 Maximum torque according to SAE J 1349 Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 1 2 SLK 280 (171.454)1 272 4-stroke engine, gasoline ... 11.3:1 228 hp/6100 rpm (170 kW/6100 rpm) 221 lb-ft/2500 - 5000 rpm (300 Nm/2500 - 5000 rpm) 6500 rpm 1-4-3-6-2-5 2404 mm 2 3 SLK 350 (171.456)1 272 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 6 3.66 in (92.90 mm) 3.39 in (86.00 mm) 213.5 cu in (3498 cm ) 10.7:1...
Owner's Manual
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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. Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Winter tires 1,2,3 1 2 3 Radial-ply tires Not available as factory equipment. For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 436 or 225/45 R17 91H M+S. SLK 55 AMG SLK 55 AMG (Performance Package*) 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. Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Winter tires 1,2,3 1 2 3 Radial-ply tires Not available as factory equipment. For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 436 or 225/45 R17 91H M+S. SLK 55 AMG SLK 55 AMG (Performance Package*) 7.5 J x 18 H2 1.46 in (37 mm) 205/50 R17 89H M+S.
Owner's Manual
Page 443
Roof rails and any roof-mounted devices, unless expressly approved by Mercedes-Benz for use on its roof. This vehicle is not designed to carry any other roof-mounted devices for use on its trunk lid or accommodate ... damage the vehicle and retractable hardtop. At time of printing, Mercedes-Benz does not offer any roof racks or any items on this vehicle. ! 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...
Roof rails and any roof-mounted devices, unless expressly approved by Mercedes-Benz for use on its roof. This vehicle is not designed to carry any other roof-mounted devices for use on its trunk lid or accommodate ... damage the vehicle and retractable hardtop. At time of printing, Mercedes-Benz does not offer any roof racks or any items on this vehicle. ! 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...
Owner's Manual
Page 444
... oil SAE 85 W 90 Automatic transmission* SLK 280, SLK 350 9.5 US qt (9.0 l) SLK 280, SLK 350 1.6 US qt (1.5 l) 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) 1.2 US qt (1.1 l) 1.3 US qt (1.2 l) 443 Therefore, only use products tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Otherwise 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) ...
... oil SAE 85 W 90 Automatic transmission* SLK 280, SLK 350 9.5 US qt (9.0 l) SLK 280, SLK 350 1.6 US qt (1.5 l) 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) 1.2 US qt (1.1 l) 1.3 US qt (1.2 l) 443 Therefore, only use products tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Otherwise 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) ...
Owner's Manual
Page 445
...)1 High temperature roller bearing grease MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Agent Front wheel hubs Brake system Cooling system All models All models SLK 280 SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each 0.5 US qt (0.5 l) approx. 10.4 US qt (9.8 l) approx. 10.4 US qt (9.8 l) approx. 11.7 US qt (11.1 ...Windshield washer concentrate2 For detailed information, please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Model Power steering All models Capacity 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
...)1 High temperature roller bearing grease MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Agent Front wheel hubs Brake system Cooling system All models All models SLK 280 SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each 0.5 US qt (0.5 l) approx. 10.4 US qt (9.8 l) approx. 10.4 US qt (9.8 l) approx. 11.7 US qt (11.1 ...Windshield washer concentrate2 For detailed information, please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Model Power steering All models Capacity 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Owner's Manual
Page 450
... vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in a significantly shortened service life. Failure to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for use in hot southern regions), you bring your vehicle: MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze agent. The... use such anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant will result 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 (5.5 l) -49°F (-...
... vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in a significantly shortened service life. Failure to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for use in hot southern regions), you bring your vehicle: MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze agent. The... use such anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant will result 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 (5.5 l) -49°F (-...