2000 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 bulbs

175 What you should know at the gas station
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Engine oil level check, see page 193.
Fil l qua ntity between u pper a nd l owe r dipstick ma rking
level: 2.1 US qt (2.0 l).
Recommended engine oils, see Approved Service
Products sheet.
Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (potable water
quality).
For further information (e.g. anticorrosion / antifreeze),
see page 256.
Spark plugs
Approved spark plugs, see page 251.
Tire pressure
For tire pressure, refer to tire pressure label inside the
fuel filler flap.Air conditioner
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant, see
page 252.
Bulbs
High and low beams (Halogen): H7 (55 W),
fog lamps: H1 (55 W),
turn signal lamps, parking and standing lamps, front:
2357 NA (28.5 / 8.3 W / 30 / 2.2 cp),
side marker lamps, front: 5 W / 4 cp
stop lamps: 1154 21 W / 32 cp,
backup lamps: 1154 21 W / 32 cp,
turn signal lamps, rear: 1156 NA 21 W / 24cp,
tail, parking and standing lamps: 67 5 W / 4cp,
rear fog lamp, driver´s side: 1155 21 W / 32 cp,
license plate lamps: 67 5 W / 4 cp
Xenon bulb for low beam: D2R (35W)
Wa r n i n g !
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp
and its components. We recommend that you have
such work done by a qualified technician.

176 Check regularly and before a long trip
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Check regularly and before a long trip
SLK 230 Kompressor shown1Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning system
For refilling reservoir, see page 195.
2Coolant level
See “Adding coolant” on page 194.
3Engine oil level
See “Checking engine oil level” on page 193 and
“Engine oil level indicator” on page 77.
4Brake fluid
See “Brake fluid” on page 254.
Opening hood, see page 190.
Ve h i c l e l i g h t i n g : Check function and cleanliness. For
replacement of light bulbs, see “Exterior lamps” on
page 218.
Exterior lamp switch, see page 79.

218 Exterior lamps
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Exterior lamps
Replacing bulbsNotes:
To prevent a possible electrical short circuit, switch off
lamp prior to replacing a bulb.
When replacing bulbs, install only 12 volt bulbs with
the specified watt rating.
When replacing halogen bulbs do not touch glass
portion of bulb with bare hands. Use plain paper or a
clean cloth.
Wa r n i n g !
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A bulb can
explode if you:
• touch or move it when hot,
•drop the bulb,
• scratch the bulb.Wear eye and hand protection.Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the Lamp
and its components. We recommend that you have
such work done by a qualified technician.

220 Exterior lamps
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Bulbs for high and low beam
H 7 (55 W)
Open hood.
Push down tab at top end of cover (2) and remove. Pull
off electrical connector (3) or (4). Unhook clamping ring
and pull out bulb together with clamping ring. Remove
bulb.
Insert new bulb (seating properly in cutouts of bulb
socket), mount clamping ring. Reinstall and push
electrical connector on securely. Reinstall cover (2).Xenon bulb for low beam
D2R (35W)
Wa r n i n g !
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp
and its components. We recommend that you have
such work done by a qualified technician.

263 Index
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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

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LLamps, exterior
Fog lamps ............................................................ 79, 222
Headlamps ......................................... 79, 185, 219, 237
Parking lamps ............................................ 79, 219, 221
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 218
Side marker lamp, front .................................... 79, 223
Standing lamps ........................................... 79, 219, 221
Taillamps ............................................79, 185, 222, 237
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................245
Lighter ..............................................................................115
Limp Home Mode (Automatic transmission) ............ 152
Locking and unlocking ................................................... 26
Low engine coolant level warning .............................. 183
Luggage cover ................................................................. 126MMaintenance ................................................................... 129
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster ......................................... 178
Manual transmission .................................................... 143
Mirror, exterior, adjusting .............................................. 65
Mirror, exterior, rear view .............................................. 65
Mirror, inside, rear view ................................................. 64
NNight security illumination .......................................... 110OOn-board diagnostic system .........................................178
Operator’s manual ............................................................. 6
Outside temperature indicator .......................................73
Overhead control panel ................................................... 19PPanic button ......................................................................27
Parcel net in passenger footwell .................................. 116
Parking ............................................................................ 156
Parking brake ............................... 153, 155, 156, 171, 179
Power assistance ............................................................ 155
Power seats ....................................................................... 38
Power windows ...............................................................109
Express opening ........................................................109
Operate with hard top switch ..................................120
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 12
Product information .......................................................... 5

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RRadio and telephone ...................................................... 128
Radio transmitters ......................................................... 128
Rear view mirrors ............................................................ 64
Exterior ......................................................................... 65
Inside ............................................................................ 64
Rear window defroster .................................................... 88
Remote control ................................................................. 22
Battery replacement .................................................224
Synchronizing ...........................................................225
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 218
Replacing wiper blade insert ....................................... 231
Reporting safety defects ................................................. 13
Residual Engine Heat Utilization (REST) ..................... 89
Retractable hardtop ....................................................... 120
Roadside assistance ........................................................... 8
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 130
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag ................................59
Seat belts ........................................................................... 44
Fastening ......................................................................46
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................45
Unfastening .................................................................. 48
Warning lamp ............................................................ 180
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .................. 44
Seats ...................................................................................38
Power seats .................................................................. 38
Seat heater ...................................................................42
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) ............................ 75
Setting the audio volume ................................................95
Shelf behind roll bars .................................................... 116
Side marker lamp .......................................................... 223
Snow chains .................................................................... 160
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 130
Spare parts service ....................................................... 242
Spare wheel ........................................................... 196, 200
Special settings (Climate control) ................................. 87