2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR headlamp

231 Exterior lamps
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1Bulb socket for turn signal, parking and
standing lamp
2Headlamp cover with locking tab3Electrical connector for low beam headlamp bulb
4Electrical connector for high beam headlamp bulb
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P82.10-2351-26
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P82.10-2352-26
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245 Contents - Vehicle care
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Vehicle careCleaning and care of
the vehicle ..................................246
Power washer ..............................247
Paintwork, painted body
components .................................247
Tar stains .....................................247
Engine cleaning ..........................248
Vehicle washing .........................248
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ......................249
Window cleaning ........................249Rear window cleaning .............. 249
Wiper blades .............................. 250
Light alloy wheels ..................... 250
Instrument cluster ..................... 251
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ..................... 251
Cup holder .................................. 251
Hard plastic trim items ............. 251
Plastic and rubber parts ........... 251
Headliner and
shelf behind roll bars ................ 252
Upholstery .................................. 252
Seat belts ..................................... 252

249 Cleaning and care of the vehicle
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Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz
approved Car Shampoo, with plenty of water.
To prevent scratches, never apply strong force and use
only a soft, non-scratchy cloth when cleaning the lenses.
Do not attempt to wipe dirty lenses with a dry cloth or
sponge.
Window cleaning
Use a window cleaning solution on all glass surfaces. An
automotive glass cleaner is recommended.
Note:
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and remove
electronic key from steering lock before cleaning the
windshield, otherwise the wiper motor can suddenly
turn on and cause injury.Rear window cleaning
The corner flaps of the rear shelf partially cover the rear
window. This prevents the window from being fully
cleaned with the hardtop closed.
Important!
Do not manually move corner flaps of rear shelf. Doing
so will result in damage to the roof folding mechanism
that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Renewed momentary operation of hardtop switch
extends the time by another 7 minutes.
Wa r n i n g !
If a warning sounds and the indicator lamp in the
hardtop switch blinks, immediately stop cleaning
and move back from window to prevent possible
injury.The hardtop is lowered into its storage
compartment.

267 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
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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 199.
Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

277 Index
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Synchronizing ........................................................... 174
Warning lamp ............................................................ 185
ETR (Emergency tensioning retractor) ......................... 53
SRS indicator lamp ................................................... 184
Express opening and closing
(power windows) ........................................................ 111
Exterior lamp failure indicator .................................... 189
Exterior lamp switch ....................................................... 81
Exterior lamps ................................................................ 230
Additional turn signals
on the exterior mirror .........................................235
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 231
High mounted stop lamp .........................................235
Low and high beam .................................................. 232
Parking lamps .................................................. 233, 234
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 230
Side marker lamp, front ........................................... 235
Standing lamps ................................................. 233, 234
Taillamp assemblies ................................................. 234
Turn signal lamps ............................................ 233, 234
Exterior mirror adjustment ............................................ 67
FFirst aid kit ...................................................................... 192
Flat tire
See Changing wheels .............................................. 207
Flexible service system (FSS) ........................................ 77
FSS indicator lamp ............................................. 73, 189
Fuel
Gasoline additives .................................................... 270
Premium unleaded gasoline ................... 177, 267, 269
Fuel cap placement warning ........................................ 185
Fuel filler flap
Manual release ......................................................... 244
Fuel requirements ........................................................ 269
Fuel reserve warning ..................................................... 185
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities .............. 266
Fuse box .......................................................................... 192
Fuses, electrical .............................................................. 192

278 Index
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GGarage door opener ........................................................119
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 270
Fuel requirements ....................................................269
Premium unleaded ................................................... 269
General notes
on the central locking system ................................... 23
Global locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 24
Glove box ..........................................................................114HHardtop, retractable ...................................................... 122
Lowering ..................................................................... 123
Raising ........................................................................ 125
Raising manually ......................................................238
Hazard warning flasher switch ..................................... 85
Head restraints
Removal ........................................................................ 40
Headlamp cleaning system ............................................ 82
Headlights ......................................................................... 81
Heated seats ..................................................................... 42High beams
See Combination switch ............................................83
Hood ................................................................................. 194
IIdentification labels ...................................................... 255
Indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .................................. 72, 182
Infant and child restraint systems ................................63
Inflating the collapsible spare tire .............................. 212
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 132
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 70
Activating ..................................................................... 74
Indicator lamps ............................................................ 72
Malfunction and indicator lamps ........................... 182
Instrument lamps ............................................................. 74
Instruments and controls ............................................... 16
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 113
Interior lighting .............................................................. 112

279 Index
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JJack (SLK 32 AMG only) ...............................................202
Jump starting ..................................................................222KKeys, changing batteries ...............................................236
Keys, vehicle ..................................................................... 22LLamps, exterior
Fog lamps .............................................................81, 234
Headlamps ..........................................81, 189, 231, 249
Parking lamps ............................................ 81, 231, 233
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 230
Side marker lamp, front .....................................81, 235
Standing lamps ........................................... 81, 231, 233
Taillamps ............................................ 81, 189, 234, 249
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................ 257Lighter ............................................................................. 117
Limp Home Mode
(Automatic transmission) ........................................ 155
Locking and unlocking .................................................... 25
Low beams
See Combination switch ............................................83
Low engine coolant level warning ............................... 187
Luggage cover ................................................................. 128
MMaintenance ................................................................... 131
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster ......................................... 182
Manual locking/unlocking the doors ........................... 27
Manual transmission .................................................... 145
Mechanical keys ...............................................................27
Mirror, exterior, adjusting .............................................. 67
Mirror, exterior, rear view .............................................. 67
Mirror, inside, rear view .................................................66

283 Index
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VVanity Mirror ...................................................................113
Vehicle jack (except SLK 32 AMG) ............................. 201
Vehicle tools (except SLK 32 AMG) ............................200
Vehicle tools (SLK 32 AMG only) ................................ 202WWa r n i n g l a mp s
See Indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster ...................................... 72
Warranty Coverage ........................................................ 254
Washing the vehicle ......................................................248
What you should know at the gas station .................. 177
Wheels .............................................................................203
Changing .................................................................... 207
Light alloy wheels .....................................................250
Rims and tires ........................................................... 261
Rotating ...................................................................... 204
Spare wheel ............................................................... 205
Where to find it .................................................................11
Wind screen .................................................................... 127
Windows
See Power windows ................................................... 111Windshield and
headlamp washer system ......................................... 199
Low fluid level warning lamp .................................. 187
Winter driving ................................................................ 164
Winter driving instructions .......................................... 163
Wiper blade
Replacing insert ....................................................... 243
Wiper operation
See Combination switch ............................................83