2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR conditioner

4 Contents
Changing batteries in
the remote control ....................236
Synchronizing
remote control ............................237
Raising hardtop manually ............238
Replacing wiper blade insert .......243
Antenna ...........................................244
Manual release
of fuel filler flap ........................244
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 ........................249
Rear window cleaning ...............249
Wiper blades ...............................250Light 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
Technical dataSpare parts service ....................... 254
Warranty coverage ........................ 254
Identification labels ...................... 255
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ........... 257
Technical data ................................ 260
Fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. – capacities ..... 266
Engine oils ...................................... 268
Engine oil additives ...................... 268
Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 268
Brake fluid ...................................... 268Premium unleaded gasoline ........269
Fuel requirements .........................269
Gasoline additives .........................270
Coolants ...........................................270
Consumer information ..................272
IndexIndex ................................................ 274

88 Climate control
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Basic setting – heater
Select temperature for each side of the passenger
compartment.
Select air volume with control Q switch, set at least
to position 2 to prevent windows from fogging up.
Set air distribution control switch to position shown
above.
Turn defroster outlets for side windows to the detent
position.
Open center air outlets as desired.Basic setting – air conditioner
Select temperature for each side of the passenger
compartment.
Select air volume with control Q switch, at least to
position 1 to start the air conditioner.
Set air distribution control switch to position a.
Open center air outlets i.
Open left and right side air outlets i.

92 Climate control
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Dust Filter
Nearly all dust particles and pollen are filtered out
before outside air enters the passenger compartment
through the air distribution system.
Note:
Keep the air intake grille in front of windshield free of
snow and debris.Important!
This vehicle is equipped with an air conditioner system
that uses R-134a (HFC: hydrofluorocarbon) as a
refrigerant. Repairs should always be performed by a
qualified technician, and refrigerant should be collected
in a recovery system for recycling.

178 What you should know at the gas station
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Engine oil
Engine oil level check, see page 197.
Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick marking
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 270.
Spark plugs
Approved spark plugs, see page 264.
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 266.
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: C 5 W
Xenon bulb for low beam: D2R (35 W)

253 Contents - Technical data
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Technical dataSpare parts service ........................254
Warranty coverage .........................254
Identification labels .......................255
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............257
Technical data ................................260
Fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. – capacities ......266Engine oils ...................................... 268
Engine oil additives ...................... 268
Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 268
Brake fluid ...................................... 268
Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 269
Fuel requirements ........................ 269
Gasoline additives ......................... 270
Coolants .......................................... 270
Consumer information ................. 272

257 Technical data
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Layout of poly-V-belt drive
SLK 230 Kompressor
routing, belt I
The engine is equipped with two poly-V-belts.
1Crankshaft
2Air conditioner compressor
3Power steering pump
4Coolant pumpSLK 230 Kompressor
routing, belt II
For dimensions of the poly-V-belts, see page 260.
5Idler pulley
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley
8Idler pulley
9Supercharger
P13.20-2007-26
9
6
8
7
4
1
5
32
5
32
9
6
8
4
1
7
P13.20-2008-26

258 Technical data
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
SLK 230 Kompressor
routing combined, belts I and II1Crankshaft
2Air conditioner compressor
3Power steering pump
4Coolant pump
5Idler pulley
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley
8Idler pulley
9Supercharger
9
6
8
7
4
1
5
32P13.20-2009-26

259 Technical data
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index SLK 320, SLK 32 AMG
belt routing1Automatic belt tensioner
2Crankshaft
3Air conditioner compressor
4Generator (alternator)
5Idler pulley
6Power steering pump
7Coolant pump
For dimensions of the poly-V-belt, see page 260.
6
5
1
2
3
7
4