Owners manual for slk 350

The red coolant If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator warning lamp comes on may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be while the engine is malfunctioning. Page Distance Warning Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster WARNING Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.

You could be seriously burned. Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the engine hood. Page Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will be repeated every time the vehicle is started as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.

Page Glove Box Stowage areas Useful information This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. Page Eyeglasses Compartment Stowage areas Eyeglasses compartment Stowage compartment in front of the armrest To open: press marking :.

To open: slide cover : back. Page Parcel Net Stowage areas Stowage compartments in the doors Storage bags are located in the rear compartment on the driver's and front- passenger seat backrests. Page Cup Holder Mercedes-Benz must not be used thrown around in the vehicle interior.

Objects as they could damage the vehicle and the thrown around in the vehicle interior may retractable hardtop vario-roof. Page Sun Visor Features To open: slide cover ; back. Sun visors To remove the insert: slide catch : Overview of sun visors inwards on both sides in the direction of the arrow. Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.

To re-install the insert: place the insert in Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors the stowage space. Page Cigarette Lighter Features Ashtray If children open a door, they could injure other persons or get out of the vehicle and injure Ashtray in the front-compartment themselves or be injured by following traffic.

Page Under The Armrest Lift up the cover of socket :. Page Center. Shortly after the emergency call has been initiated, a voice connection is automatically After the emergency call is ended, close established between the Mercedes-Benz cover :.

If the vehicle occupants respond, The indicator mobile phone network is not available. Page Press and hold MB Info call button : for This may be because the corresponding mobile phone network is not available. The indicator multifunction display. Route Assistance Pull on the trunk lid handle for at least Page Notes 30 seconds, mbrace longer in the vicinity of the vehicle, it can be automatically informs the Mercedes-Benz locked for you by the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center.

Customer Assistance Center. The vehicle can be locked remotely up to four Garage door opener days after the ignition was last switched off. Page Operation Features Programming the integrated garage before April 1, A garage door that door opener on the rear-view mirror cannot detect an object - signaling the door to stop and reverse - does not meet current Programming U. Page Features Point remote control A at a distance of operating instructions, e. Usually, you now have 30seconds to The required distance between remote initiate the next step.

Page Clearing The Memory Features Problems when programming Please also read the operating instructions for the garage door system. If you are experiencing problems programming the integrated garage door Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the opener on the rear-view mirror, take note of ignition lock.

Page Features Do not place several floormats on top of each other as this may impair pedal movement. Slide the seat backwards. To install: place the floormat in the footwell. Press studs : onto retainers ;. To remove: pull the floormat off retainers ;. Because of the high voltage, models and all standard and optional it is dangerous to touch any components equipment of your vehicle available at the ignition coils, spark plug sockets, diagnostic time of publication of the Operator's socket of the ignition system Page Checking The Oil Level Engine compartment the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at high engine speeds.

AMG vehicles: before operation on race tracks, check the oil level and page add oil if necessary page Race track operation is only permitted with a maximum engine oil level. Page 1. Ensure that the cap locks into place Damage to the engine or exhaust system is securely. Page Brake Fluid Level If necessary, add coolant that has been pressure. If opened immediately, scalding tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

Replace cap ; and turn it clockwise as far as it will go. You can obtain further information from an The service due date appears in the authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at multifunction display. The service interval display informs you of the Please bear the following in mind next service due date. Have service work carried out as described in the Maintenance Booklet. This may Page Power Washer Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car Damaged seals or electrical components shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.

Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a! Do not use high-pressure cleaners if the gentle jet of water. Page Matte Finish If the dirt has penetrated the paint surface or approved Mercedes-Benz care products. For cleaning, Page Exterior Lights Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior the windows.

Clean the water drainage channels of the cleaning agent, e. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo. Or clean the exterior lighting windshield and the rear window at regular with cleaning cloths.

Page Display! Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent Clean the exhaust tail pipes with a chrome or sunscreen to come into contact with the care product tested and approved by plastic trim. This maintains the high-quality Mercedes-Benz. Only use leather care agents that have been tested and Cleaning the steering wheel and gear or approved by Mercedes-Benz. You can selector lever obtain these from a qualified specialist workshop. Page Carpets Care Cleaning the headliner and carpets Headliner: use a soft brush or a cleaning agent recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz to remove heavy soiling.

Carpets: use the carpet and textile cleaning agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Page Useful Information Where will I find?

Lift the trunk floor up. Useful information Remove the collapsible spare wheel page This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional AMG vehicles: loosen the central screw of equipment of your vehicle available at the the bracket counter-clockwise and remove time of publication of the Operator's it together with the bracket.

Page Flat Tire Take the following steps to stow a used level ground, as far away as possible from collapsible spare wheel. Otherwise, the traffic. Prepare the vehicle as described Anyone who is not directly assisting in the page If used incorrectly, the jack could tip over with the vehicle raised. Page Flat tire The maximum clearance between the underside of the tire and the ground must be 1.

Page Mounting A New Wheel For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use wheel bolts which have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective wheel. Be sure to use the original-length wheel bolts when refitting the original wheel after it has been repaired. Page Flat tire Inflating the collapsible spare wheel Inflate the tire to the specified tire pressure. Inflate the collapsible spare wheel using The specified tire pressure is printed on the the tire inflation compressor before yellow label of the emergency spare wheel.

Page Lowering Flat tire Lowering the vehicle change tool kit in the stowage well under the trunk floor. Consult a qualified specialist workshop if you WARNING wish to leave your vehicle parked for a long When driving in emergency mode, the driving period of time.

Page Operation For this reason, you vehicle unless a battery charger unit approved also should not pull or push the battery over by Mercedes-Benz is being used. Gases may carpets or other synthetic materials. Page Battery A battery charger unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is available as an accessory. It permits the charging of the battery in its installed position.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information and availability. Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting. You might get injured. Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Page Jump-starting Switch off all electrical consumers e.

Open the hood page Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump- starting device. Slide cover : of positive terminal ; in the direction of the arrow.

Connect positive terminal ; Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Towing and tow-starting This could damage the vehicle. Important safety notes!

Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in If you tow the vehicle, you must use a rigid the ignition lock and shift the automatic towing bar if Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.

Towing a vehicle with both axles on the ground When having your vehicle towed, observe the Page Transporting The Vehicle page Only use fuses that have been approved for! Vehicles with automatic transmission Mercedes-Benz vehicles and that have the must not be started by tow-starting. This correct fuse rating for the systems could otherwise damage the transmission. Only use fuses that have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the correct fuse rating for the system concerned.

Otherwise, components or systems could be damaged. Page Fuses To open: release cover : on the right and left-hand sides with a flat object.

Open cover : downwards in the direction of the arrow. Page Wheels And Tires Useful information Page Useful Information Accessories that are not approved for your or other obstacles.

If it is necessary to drive vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being over curbs, speed humps or similar used correctly can impair the operating elevations, try to do so slowly and at an safety. Page Wet Road Surface such as tire pressure monitoring systems other than the standard valve cap or other valve caps approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle.

Bar marking : for tread wear is integrated Regularly check the pressure of all the tires including the emergency spare wheel or the into the tire tread. There Notes on driving with MOExtended tires in the is a risk of an accident. Page Tire Pressure This way you can that have been specially approved for your allow the wheels to spin in a controlled vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a manner, achieving an increased driving force cutting action.

Page Tire pressure various operating conditions, i. Take this into account when Tires with excessively high pressure can burst checking the pressure of warm tires and only because they are damaged more easily by correct the tire pressure if it is too low for the road debris, potholes etc. Page Tire pressure monitor. If there is a substantial loss of Checking the tire pressures pressure, the warning threshold for the Important safety notes warning message is aligned to the reference values taught-in.

Restart the tire pressure Observe the "Tire pressure information" monitor after adjusting the pressure of the section page Page Tire pressure on the driver's door B-pillar or the tire replacing one or more tires or wheels on your pressure label on the inside of the fuel filler vehicle to ensure that the replacement or flap.

If your vehicle has tires of a different size alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to than the size indicated on the Tire and Loading continue to function properly.

Page Restarting Tire pressure Checking tire pressure electronically If the Correct tire pressure message appears in the multifunction display: Make sure that the SmartKey is in Check the tire pressure on all four wheels position 2 page in the ignition lock. Page Loading The Vehicle Loading the vehicle displayed after driving a few corresponding pressures for tires minutes message. Press the : button. Page Loading the vehicle Determining the correct load limit Step-by-step instructions The following steps have been developed as required of all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.

Page Loading the vehicle Example: steps 1 to 3 The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants.

The following examples use a load limit of 1 lbs kg. This is for illustration purposes only. Make sure you are using the actual load limit for your vehicle stated on your vehicle's Tire and Loading Information placard page Your Mercedes-Benz has been designed primarily to carry passengers and their luggage.

Mercedes-Benz does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Maximum load rating Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit. Page Temperature For example: the freezing point. Winter tires can Page Tire Labeling Tire labeling represent higher levels of performance on the Tire size designation, load-bearing laboratory test wheel than the minimum capacity and speed rating required by law.

Page Tire labeling ratio is calculated by dividing the tire width by adapt your driving style to the traffic the tire height. Summer tires "R" represents radial tires; "D" represents Index Speed rating diagonal tires; Page Load Index Tire labeling brackets. Ask the tire manufacturer about the maximum speed. The TIN enables the tire manufacturers to inform Tire data is vehicle-specific and may purchasers of recalls and other safety- deviate from the data in the example. The actual load on an axle must never lb.

Page Definition of terms for tires and loading Kilopascal kPa Aspect ratio Metric unit for tire pressure. Another unit for tire width in percent. There are kilopascals kPa to 1 bar. Page Changing A Wheel Changing a wheel optional extras, such as high-performance Changing a wheel brakes, level control, a roof rack or a high- Flat tire performance battery, are not included in the curb weight and the weight of the The "Breakdown assistance" section accessories.

Page Technical Data Useful information Page Useful Information Notes on technical data door pillars The data stated here specifically refers to door sills a vehicle with standard equipment. Consult seats a Mercedes-Benz Center for the data for all dashboard vehicle variants and trim levels. You can obtain information about this from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Should you lose your Service and You can recognize service products approved by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscription on the containers Page Grade Gasoline Service products and filling capacities If there is no premium-grade unleaded Fuel gasoline available and regular unleaded Important safety notes gasoline must be used, please observe the following precautions: WARNING only fill the fuel tank to half full with Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.

Page Additives in certain regions. In this case, SLK Page Viscosity It is Further information on coolants can be therefore strongly recommended that you found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications carry out regular oil changes using an for Service Products, MB Specifications for approved engine oil with the appropriate SAE Service Products Mercedes-Benz recommends an! Otherwise, the accordance with MB Specifications for level sensor may be damaged.

MB WinterFit. Adapt the mixing ratio to the Maximum trunk lb kg outside temperature. This manual is also suitable for: Slk Slk Slk 55 amg. Regular maintenance is necessary for every car. How often the car needs maintenance and what exactly needs to be done can be found in the maintenance instructions.

For major periodic service, this should generally be done every 2 years or after 30, kilometres. When should I change the brake fluid of my Mercedes-Benz? It is recommended to change the brake fluid every two years. What is the difference between E10 and E5 petrol? E10 petrol consists of up to ten per cent ethanol while E5 petrol will contain less than five per cent ethanol. As a result, the percentage of E10 petrol is lower than that of E5 petrol, making it less bad for the environment.

One or more doors won't open from the inside. Now what? Do not attempt to force the door shut. Doing so may damage the door or the side window. Correct the condition that prevents the windows from operating before attempting to close the door. Hold the SmartKey in close proximity towards the antenna base when locking or unlocking the vehicle. G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle.

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. To prevent possible malfunction, avoid exposing the SmartKey to high levels of electromagnetic radiation. All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs on the doors move up. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2 this device must accept any inter- ference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 This device may not cause interfer- ence, and 2 this device must accept any inter- ference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.

With the trunk and all doors closed, all turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs on the doors move down.