2000 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 oil

256 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
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Gasoline additives
A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon
build up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz
recommends the use of only quality gasoline containing
additives that prevent the build up of carbon deposits.
After an extended period of using fuels without such
a d d i t i ve s , c a r b o n d e po si t s c a n b u il d u p e s pe c ia l ly o n t h e
intake valves and in the combustion area, leading to
engine performance problems such as:
•warm-up hesitation,
•unstable idle,
•knocking / pinging,
•misfire,
•power loss.
Do not blend other specific fuel additives with fuel.
They only result in unnecessary cost, and may be
harmful to the engine operation.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from poor fuel
quality or from blending specific fuel additives are not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.Coolants
The engine coolant is a mixture of water and
anticorrosion / antifreeze, which provides:
•corrosion protection,
•freeze protection,
•boiling protection (by increasing the boiling point).
The cooling system was filled at the factory with a
coolant providing freeze protection to approximately
-22°F (-30°C) and corrosion protection.
If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -22°F (-30°C), the
boiling point of the coolant in the pressurized cooling
system is reached at approximately 266°F (130°C).
The cool ant sol ution must be used yea r round to provide
the necessary corrosion protection and increase in the
boil-over protection. You should have it replaced every
3years.
To provide the important corrosion protection, the
solution must be at least 45% anticorrosion / antifreeze
(equals a freeze protection to approx. - 22 °F [- 30 °C]). If
you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion /
antifreeze (freeze protection to approx. - 49 °F [- 45°C]),

261 Index
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................ 166
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 181
Brake fluid ......................................................................254
Brake pad wear indicator lamp .................................... 180
Brake warning lamp ...................................................... 179
Brake fluid low .......................................................... 179
Brakes .....................................................155, 166, 168, 170
CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ...............................252
Catalytic converter ........................................................ 138
Cellular telephone ..........................................................116
Center console .................................................................. 18
Central locking switch .................................................... 30
Central locking system ................................................... 25
Automatic central locking ......................................... 31
Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 26
Emergency release for trunk lid ............................... 35
General notes ............................................................... 24
Locking and unlocking .............................................. 26
Remote control ............................................ 22, 25, 224
Vehicle keys ................................................................. 22Changing wheels ........................................................... 202
Inflating the collapsible spare tire ........................ 207
Storing spare wheel in wheel well ........................ 208
Charge indicator lamp ................................................... 184
Check engine malfunction indicator lamp .................178
Check regularly and before a long trip ....................... 176
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level .....................................................77
Via oil dipstick ........................................................... 193
Child restraint ...............................................44, 50, 51, 61
Cleaning and care of the vehicle ................................ 234
Climate control .................................................................84
Air Recirculation .........................................................89
Basic setting .................................................................86
Defogging windows .....................................................87
Defrosting .....................................................................87
Dust Filter .....................................................................90
Rear window defroster ............................................... 88
Residual Engine Heat Utilization (REST) ................ 89
Special settings ........................................................... 87
Clock, setting .................................................................... 74
Coin Holder ..................................................................... 114
Combination switch ......................................................... 81
Consumer information ................................................. 258
Control and operation of radio transmitters .............. 128

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Coolant level
Adding coolant .......................................................... 194
Checking .................................................................... 194
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................ 73
Coolants ...........................................................................256
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity .........................257
Cruise control ................................................................. 163
Cup holder .......................................................................112
DDaytime running lamps .................................................. 80
Deep water
Driving instructions ................................................. 162
Display illumination ........................................................ 72
Doors .................................................................................. 28
Drinking and driving .................................................... 154
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................ 154
Driving instructions ...................................................... 154
Driving off ....................................................................... 156
EElectronic stability program (ESP) ..............................170
Control switch ........................................................... 172
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 181
Synchronizing ........................................................... 171
Warning lamp ............................................................ 181
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 130
Emergency engine shut-down ..................................... 226
Emergency release for trunk lid ....................................35
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) .........................52
SRS indicator lamp ................................................... 180
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................32
Emission control ............................................................ 139
Emission control label .................................................. 244
Engine compartment ..................................................... 190
Engine oil additives ...................................................... 254
Engine oil consumption ..................................................78
Engine oil level
Checking ...............................................................77, 193
Warning ...................................................................... 184

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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Engine oil level ................................................................. 77
Engine oils ......................................................................254
ESP (Electronic stability program) .............................. 170
Control switch ........................................................... 172
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 181
Synchronizing ........................................................... 171
Warning lamp ............................................................ 181
ETR (Emergency tensioning retractor) ......................... 52
SRS indicator lamp ................................................... 180
Exterior lamp failure indicator .................................... 185
Exterior lamp switch ....................................................... 79
Exterior lamps ................................................................ 218
Additional turn signals on the exterior mirror ....223
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 219
High mounted stop lamp .........................................223
Low and high beam ..................................................220
Parking lamps .................................................. 221, 222
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 218
Side marker lamp, front ...........................................223
Standing lamps ................................................. 221, 222
Taillamp assemblies .................................................222
Turn signal lamps ............................................ 221, 222
FFirst aid kit ...................................................................... 188
Flexible service system (FSS) ........................................ 75
FSS indicator lamp .............................................. 71, 185
Fuel
Gasoline additives .................................................... 256
Premium unleaded gasoline .................. 174, 253, 255
Fuel cap placement warning ........................................ 181
Fuel filler f lap
Manual release ......................................................... 232
Fuel requirements ........................................................ 255
Fuel reserve warning ..................................................... 181
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities .............. 252
Fuses, electrical .............................................................. 188GGarage door opener ....................................................... 117
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 256
Fuel requirements ................................................... 255
Premium unleaded .................................................. 255
General notes on the central locking system .............. 24
Glove box ......................................................................... 112