2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS trunk

265 Technical data
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index We i g h t s (see certification tag)
Main Dimensions Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Model SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR/
SLK 320SLK 32 AMG
Overall vehicle length 157.9 in (4010 mm) 157.9 in (4010 mm)
O v e r a l l v e h i c l e w i d t h 6 7. 5 i n ( 1715 m m ) 6 7. 5 i n ( 1715 m m )
Overall height 50.4 in (1279 mm) 50.4 in (1279 mm)
Wheel base 94.5 in (2400 mm) 94.5 in (2400 mm)
Track, front 58.6 in (1488 mm) 58.6 in (1488 mm)
Track, rear 58.5 in (1485 mm) 58.5 in (1477 mm)

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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
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

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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

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SSafety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning retractor and airbag ........... 61
Seat belts ........................................................................... 44
Fastening ...................................................................... 46
Seat belt nonusage warning system ........................ 45
Unfastening .................................................................. 48
Warning lamp ............................................................ 184
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .................. 44
Seats ................................................................................... 38
Power seats .................................................................. 38
Seat heater ................................................................... 42
Selective locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 24
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) ............................ 77
Setting the audio volume ................................................ 97
Shelf behind roll bars .....................................................118
Side marker lamp ..........................................................235
Snow chains .................................................................... 163
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 132
Spare parts service ........................................................ 254
Spare wheel .................................................................... 205
Spare wheel (except SLK 32 AMG) ............................. 200Special settings (Climate control) ................................. 89
SRS (Supplemental restraint system) ........................... 52
Indicator lamp ........................................................... 184
SRS malfunction ..........................................................55
Start lock-out .....................................................................23
Malfunction lamp ...................................................... 189
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 144
Steering column, telescopic
Adjusting ......................................................................65
Warning lamp ............................................................ 186
Steering lock ................................................................... 142
Storage box
Trunk floor ................................................................ 202
Storage compartments .................................................. 115
Armrest ....................................................................... 115
Center console ........................................................... 115
Glove box .................................................................... 114
Trunk floor ................................................................ 200
Stowing items in the vehicle ........................................ 192
Sun visors ........................................................................ 113
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................... 52
Indicator lamp ........................................................... 184
SRS malfunction ..........................................................55
Synchronizing remote control .................................... 237

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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
TTachometer ....................................................................... 76
Technical data ................................................................ 260
Electrical system ....................................................... 264
Main Dimensions ......................................................265
Rims – Tires ............................................................... 261
Weights .......................................................................265
Tele Aid ........................................................................... 132
Emergency calls ........................................................ 133
Information ................................................................ 136
Initiating an emergency call manually ................. 134
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 135
Telephones and two-way radio ..................................... 130
Telescoping steering column
Adjusting ...................................................................... 65
Warning lamp ............................................................ 186
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 131
TIREFIT ............................................................................ 214
Reifen abdichten ....................................................... 215
TIREFIT (SLK 32 AMG only) ........................................202
Tires
Consumer information ............................................. 272
Driving instructions ................................................. 160Rims and tires ........................................................... 261
Rotating wheels ........................................................ 204
Tire inflation pressure ............................................. 219
Tire replacement ...................................................... 203
Tire speed rating ....................................................... 162
Tire traction ............................................................... 162
Winter driving instructions ..................................... 163
Tool kit
See Air pump, spare wheel,
vehicle tools, storage compartment .................. 200
See Storage box, TIREFIT-Kit,
air pump, vehicle tools ....................................... 202
Tow-away alarm ................................................................37
Towing the vehicle ........................................................ 224
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ................................................. 229
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 165
Trip Odometer .................................................................. 76
Trunk .................................................................................33
Separately locked ........................................................33
Trunk lid
Emergency release ...................................................... 35
Release switch ............................................................. 33
Turn signal failure ........................................................... 83
Turn signals ......................................................................83