266 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. – capacities
Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only brands tested and recommended
by us. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine with oil filter SLK 230
SLK 320
SLK 32 AMG6.1 US qt (5.5 l)
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)Recommended engine oils
Automatic transmission 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) Automatic transmission fluid
Manual transmission SLK 230
SLK 3201. 6 U S q t ( 1. 5 l )
1. 9 U S q t ( 1. 8 l )Transmission oil
Rear axle 1.4 US qt (1.3 l) Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90
Power steering approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) MB Power steering fluid
Front wheel hubs approx. 1.5 oz (43 g) each High temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system approx. 0.5 US qt (0.5 l) MB Brake fluid (DOT 4)
Cooling system SLK 230
SLK 320
SLK 32 AMGapprox. 9.8 US qt (9.3 l)
approx. 11.8 US qt (11.2 l)
approx. 15.3 US qt (14.5 l)MB Anticorrosion / antifreeze
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Block heater .................................................................... 165
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................ 169
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 185
Brake fluid ...................................................................... 268
Brake pad wear indicator lamp .................................... 184
Brake warning lamp ...................................................... 183
Brake fluid low .......................................................... 183
Brakes ..................................................... 158, 169, 171, 173
Bulbs
See Replacing bulbs ................................................. 230
CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ............................... 266
Catalytic converter ........................................................ 140
CD changer installed ..................................................... 105
Cellular telephone ..........................................................118
Center console .................................................................. 18
Central locking switch .................................................... 30
Central locking system ................................................... 24
Automatic central locking ......................................... 31
Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 25
Emergency release for trunk lid ............................... 35
General notes ............................................................... 23Locking and unlocking ............................................... 25
Mechanical keys ..........................................................27
Remote control ............................................ 22, 24, 236
Vehicle keys ................................................................. 22
Changing wheels ........................................................... 207
Inflating the collapsible spare tire ......................... 212
Storing spare wheel in wheel well ......................... 213
Charge indicator lamp ................................................... 188
Check engine malfunction indicator lamp ................. 182
Check regularly and before a long trip ....................... 179
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator .................................... 79
Via oil dipstick ........................................................... 197
Child restraint ..................................................... 44, 51, 63
Child seat
See Infant and child restraint systems .................... 63
Cleaning and care of the vehicle ................................ 246
Climate control ................................................................. 86
Air Recirculation ......................................................... 91
Basic setting ................................................................. 88
Defogging windows ..................................................... 89
Defrosting .....................................................................89
Dust Filter .....................................................................92
Rear window defroster ............................................... 90
Residual Engine Heat Utilization (REST) ................ 91
Special settings ........................................................... 89
