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Taillamp assemblies
1Stop Lamp (1154 21W / 32 cp bulb)
2Turn signal lamp (1156 NA 21 W / 24 cp bulb)
3Tail, parking and standing lamp (67 5W / 4 cp bulb)
4Backup lamp (1154 21 W / 32 cp bulb)
5Driver’s side:
Rear fog lamp (1155 21W / 32 cp bulb)Open trunk lid:
Remove cover in right side panel, and first aid kit in left
side panel.
Twist bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out. Push
bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Reinstall bulb socket, and close cover.
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Emergency engine shut-down
If the engine can no longer be stopped using the key, the
engine can be turned off by removing two fuses.
For easy removal of fuses use the fuse extractor
(supplied with vehicle tool kit) to pull out the fuses
marked on the fuse chart as “ENGINE EMERGENCY
OFF”.
The fuse chart is also located in the vehicle tool kit,
see page 196.
For fuses see page 188.Raising hardtop manually
In case of malfunction, the hardtop can also be raised
manually. This procedure should be performed with
great care by 2 persons.
Prior to raising the hardtop manually, make certain that
all points listed under Retractable Hardtop (see
page 120) were observed.
A hex-socket wrench, located on the inside of the
right-hand cover in the trunk, is required for this job.
1.Open doors or lower windows.
2.For safety reasons, remove key from steering lock.
3.Open trunk.
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socket wrench.
Using wrench turn screw (1) of the hydraulic pump
counterclockwise to its stop.
Keep wrench with you for later use in closing and
locking the hardtop.
Important!
Do not operate the hardtop switch with screw (1) in the
opened position, ot herw ise th e hydrau lic pu mp coul d be
damaged.5.Expose left and right side cables (2). The cables are
located behind the left and right side trunk trim
panel covers.
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6.First person:
Briefly pull on handles of cables (2) to release trunk
lid hinge locks.
Second person:
Pull trunk lid rearward by pulling on trunk lid
hinge.
7.Close trunk lid, then reopen it by holding each side
of its front end, and swing it completely to the rear
(arrows).8.Carefully bring back end of trunk lid down (arrow)
until lock (3) audibly engages.
Pull trunk lid rearward to its stop.
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Wa r n i n g !
Do not place your h ands near t he u pper w indsh ield
area, trunk lid, or between roof panels while the
hardtop is being raised and locked. Serious
personal injury may occur.
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11.R e m o v e c a p f r o m h e a d l i n e r .
To close hardtop:
Insert hex-socket wrench and turn clockwise (7) to
its stop.
To lo ck ha rd top :
Turn wrench counterclockwise (8) to its stop.12.Close trunk lid by placing flat hands near edges
(arrows).
Notes:
The rear quarter windows cannot be closed.
Have the hardtop operation checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
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Notes:
Do not open engine hood with wiper arms folded
forward.
Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the windshield
glass without a wiper blade inserted. The glass may be
scratched or broken.
Make certain that the wiper blade is properly installed.
An improperly installed wiper blade may cause
windshield damage.
Antenna
To prevent damage or diminished radio reception after
reinstallation, the non-retractable antenna should not
be removed. The antenna is automatic car-wash safe.Manual release of fuel filler flap
The manual release knob is located behind cover (1) in
the right slide trunk panel.
In case the central locking system does not release the
fuel filler flap, pull the manual release knob (arrow)
while simultaneously opening the fuel filler f lap.
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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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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
