2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS brake

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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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Engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in
our engines. Therefore, use only engine oils
recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Information on
recommended brands is available in the Factory
Approved Service Products pamphlet, or at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Please follow Service Booklet recommendations for
scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so could result in
engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Engine oil additives
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. They may be
harmful to the engine operation.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil
additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.Air conditioner refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil
is used in the air conditioner system.
Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based lubricating oil,
otherwise damage to the system will occur.
Brake fluid
During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake
fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of
moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely hard
operating conditions, this moisture content can lead to
the formation of bubbles in the system thus reducing
the system‘s efficiency.
The brake fluid must therefore be replaced every two
years, preferably in the spring.
It is recommended to use only brake fluid approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
will provide you with additional information.

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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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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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NNight security illumination ..........................................112OOn-board diagnostic system ......................................... 182
Operator’s manual ............................................................. 6
Outside temperature indicator ...................................... 75
Overhead control panel ................................................... 19PPanic button ...................................................................... 26
Parcel net in passenger footwell ..................................118
Parking ............................................................................ 159
Parking brake ............................... 156, 158, 159, 174, 183
Power assistance ............................................................ 158
Power seats ....................................................................... 38
Power windows ................................................................ 111
Express opening ........................................................ 111
Operate with hard top switch ................................. 122
Problems with your vehicle ........................................... 12
Product information .......................................................... 5
RRadio
See Radio mode ........................................................... 99
Radio and telephone ...................................................... 130
Radio transmitters ......................................................... 130
Rear view mirrors ............................................................ 66
Exterior ......................................................................... 67
Inside ............................................................................66
Rear window defroster .................................................... 90
Remote control ................................................................. 22
Battery replacement ................................................ 236
Synchronizing .......................................................... 237
Replacing bulbs ............................................................. 230
Replacing wiper blade insert ...................................... 243
Reporting safety defects ................................................. 13
Residual Engine Heat Utilization (REST) ..................... 91
Retractable hardtop .......................................................122
Roadside assistance ........................................................... 8
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 132