2000 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 Owner's Manual

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SLK 230 Kompressor
routing combined, belts I and II1Crankshaft
2Air conditioner compressor
3Power steering pump
4Coolant pump
5Idler pulley
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley
8Idler pulley
9Supercharger
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belt routing1Automatic belt tensioner
2Crankshaft
3Air conditioner compressor
4Generator (alternator)
5Idler pulley
6Power steering pump
7Coolant pump
For dimensions of the poly-V-belt, see page 248.
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Model SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR (170.449)
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SLK 320 (170.465)
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Engine111 11 2
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders 4 6
Bore 3.58 in (90.90 mm) 3.54 in (89.90 mm)
Stroke 3.48 in (88.40 mm) 3.30 in (84.00 mm)
Total piston displacement 140.1 cu.in. (2295 cm
3) 195.2 cu.in. (3199 cm
3)
Compression ratio 8.8:1 10:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349 190 hp / 5300 rpm
(142 kW / 5300 rpm)215 hp / 5700 rpm
(160 kW / 5700 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349 200 ft.lb / 2500 rpm
(270 Nm / 2500 rpm)229 ft.lb / 3000 rpm
(310 Nm / 3000 rpm)
Maximum engine speed 5800 rpm 6000 rpm
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-3-6-2-5
Poly-V-belt 1870 mm (routing I, early model)
1875 mm (routing I, late model)
1355 mm (routing II)2390 mm
1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies
and special equipment.

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2 Must not be used with snow chains.
3 Also permissible: 225 / 45 R 17 91 W
4 Also permissible: 245 / 40 R 17 91 W
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Model SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR
Except Sport PackageSLK 320
Except Sport PackageSLK 230 KOMPRESSOR /
SLK 320
Sport Package
Rims and summer tires
Rims front axle
light alloy rims
Wheel offset7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Rims rear axle
light alloy rims
Wheel offset8 J x 16 H 2
1.18 in (30 mm)8 J x 16 H 2
1.18 in (30 mm)8
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.18 in (30 mm)
Radial-ply tires
front axle
rear axle205 / 55 R 16 91 V
225 / 50 R 16 92 V
2
205 / 55 R 16 91 W
225 / 50 R 16 92 W
2
225 / 45 ZR 17
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245 / 40 ZR 17
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2 Must not be used with snow chains.Model SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR SLK 320
Rims and winter tires
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Radial-ply tires 205 / 55 R 16 91 H M+S 205 / 55 R 16 91 H M+S
Spare wheel
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset4
1/2 B x 15 H 2
0.47 in (12 mm)4
1/2 B x 16 H 2
0.47 in (12 mm)
Collapsible tire 165-15 89 P
2
165 / 70-16 92 P
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We i g h t s (see certification tag)Main Dimensions SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR SLK 320
Generator (alternator) 14 V / 90 A 14 V / 115 A
Starter motor 12V / 1.1 kW 12V / 1.7 kW
Battery 12V / 74 Ah 12V / 74 Ah
Spark plugs
Electrode gap
Tightening torqueBosch F 7 KTCR
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)Bosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
NGK PFR 5-11
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)
Trunk load max.220 lb (100 kg) Overall vehicle length 157.9 in (4010 mm)
Overall vehicle width 67.5 in (1715 mm)
Overall height 50.4 in (1279 mm)
Wheel base 94.5 in (2400 mm)
Track, front 58.6 in (1488 mm)
Track, rear 58.5 in (1485 mm)

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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. – capacities
Veh icle c omponents and t heir respec tive lub rica nts mu st ma tch . T herefore u se only brands tested and rec omm end ed
by us. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine with oil filter SLK 230
SLK 3206.1 US qt (5.5 l)
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)Recommended engine oils
Automatic transmission 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) Automatic transmission fluid
Manual transmission SLK 230
SLK 3201.6 US qt (1.5 l)
1.9 US qt (1.8 l)Transmission oil
Rear axle 1.4 US qt (1.3 l) Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90
Power steering approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) MB Power steering fluid
Front wheel hubs approx. 1.5 oz (43 g) each High temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system approx. 0.5 US qt (0.5 l) MB Brake f luid (DOT 4)
Cooling system SLK 230
SLK 320approx. 9.8 US qt (9.3 l)
a p p r ox . 11.8 U S q t ( 11.2 l )MB Anticorrosion / antifreeze

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washer systemapprox. 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) MB Windshield washer
concentrate “S”
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Fuel tank including
a reserve ofapprox. 15.8 US gal (60.0 l)
approx. 2.1 US gal (8.0 l)Premium unleaded gasoline:
Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON / 86 MON)
Air conditioner system R-134a refrigerant and special PAC lubricant
(Never R-12)1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent / antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios, see
page 195.
Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.