2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR Antifreeze

271 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index the engine temperature will increase due to the lower
heat transfer capability of the solution. Therefore, do not
use more than this amount of anticorrosion / antifreeze.
If the coolant level is low, water and MB anticorrosion /
antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper
level (have cooling system checked for signs of leakage).
The water in the cooling system must meet minimum
requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal
drinking water. If your are not sure about the water
quality, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Anticorrosion / antifreeze
Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The
use of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines
necessitates that anticorrosion / antifreeze coolant used
in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the
aluminum parts. (Failure to use such anticorrosion /
antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly
shortened service life.)
Therefore the following product is strongly
recommended for use in your vehicle: Mercedes-Benz
Anticorrosion / Antifreeze Agent.Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in
the hot southern regions), you should have the
anticorrosion / antifreeze concentration checked. The
coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring
your vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for service.
Anticorrosion / antifreeze quantity
Model Approx. freeze protection
– 35°F
(– 37°C)– 49°F
(– 45°C)
SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR 4.9 US qt
(4.7 l)5.4 US qt
(5.1 l)
SLK 320 5.9 US qt
(5.6 l)6.5 US qt
(6.1 l)
SLK 32 AMG 7.7 US qt
(7.3 l)8.5 US qt
(8.0 l)

274 Index
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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Index
AABS (Antilock brake system) ....................................... 171
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 186
Adjusting telescoping steering column ........................ 65
Air conditioner refrigerant ........................................... 268
Air pump (except SLK 32 AMG) ..................................200
Air pump (SLK 32 AMG only) ...................................... 202
Airbag deactivation system ............................................ 51
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ........................................ 190
Airbags .............................................................................. 54
Alarm system ............................................................. 35, 37
Antenna ........................................................................... 244
Anticorrosion / antifreeze .................. 164, 198, 266, 270
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 171
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 186
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 35
Aquaplaning ................................................................... 161
Ashtrays ...........................................................................116
Audio system .................................................................... 93
Anti-theft system ........................................................ 95
Button and soft key operation ................................... 96
Cassette mode ........................................................... 101CD changer ................................................................. 105
CD mode ..................................................................... 104
Operating and display elements ...............................94
Operating safety ..........................................................93
Operation – audio and telephone ............................. 93
Radio mode .................................................................. 99
Telephone operation ................................................. 108
Automatic central locking .............................................. 31
Automatic transmission ................................................ 147
Emergency Operation ............................................... 155
Fluid level ................................................................... 196
Program mode selector switch ................................ 154
Selector lever positions ............................................ 150
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ............................................ 229
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 51
Self-test ......................................................................... 51
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 169
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 185
Battery ............................................................................ 220
Charge indicator lamp .............................................. 188
Recycling ....................................................................221

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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Clock, setting .................................................................... 76
Coin Holder ......................................................................116
Combination switch ........................................................ 83
Consumer information .................................................. 272
Control and operation of radio transmitters ............. 130
Coolant level
Adding coolant .......................................................... 198
Checking .................................................................... 198
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................ 75
Coolants ........................................................................... 270
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ......................... 271
Cruise control ................................................................. 166
Cup holder .......................................................................114
DDaytime running lamps .................................................. 82
Deep water
Driving instructions ................................................. 165
Display illumination ........................................................ 74
Doors .................................................................................. 28
Drinking and driving .................................................... 157
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................ 157
Driving instructions ...................................................... 157
Driving off ....................................................................... 159
EElectronic stability program (ESP) .............................. 173
Control switch ........................................................... 175
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 185
Synchronizing ........................................................... 174
Warning lamp ............................................................ 185
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 132
Emergency release for trunk lid .................................... 35
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) .........................53
SRS indicator lamp ................................................... 184
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................32
Emission control ............................................................ 141
Emission control label .................................................. 256
Engine compartment ..................................................... 194
Engine oil additives ...................................................... 268
Engine oil consumption ..................................................80
Engine oil level
Checking .............................................................. 79, 197
Warning ...................................................................... 188
Engine oil level indicator ................................................ 79
Engine oils ..................................................................... 268
ESP (Electronic stability program) .............................. 173
Control switch ........................................................... 175
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 185