2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS fuse box

3 ContentsSupplemental restraint system
(SRS) indicator lamp .................. 184
Fuel reserve and fuel cap
placement warning .................... 185
Electronic stability program
(ESP) — warning lamp ............... 185
BAS / ESP malfunction
indicator lamp ............................. 185
ABS malfunction
indicator lamp ............................. 186
Telescoping steering column
warning lamp .............................. 186
Low engine coolant level
warning lamp .............................. 187
Low windshield and headlamp
washer system fluid level
warning lamp .............................. 187
Low engine oil level
warning lamp .............................. 188
Charge indicator lamp ............... 188
Exterior lamp failure i
ndicator lamp .............................. 189
Additional function
indicator lamps
(in the odometer display) .......... 189Malfunction and indicator lamp
in the center console ................190
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .....190
Practical hintsFirst aid kit ......................................192
Stowing items in the vehicle ........192
Fuses ................................................192
Hood .................................................194
Automatic transmission
fluid level ....................................196
Checking engine oil level ..............197
Coolant level ....................................198
Adding coolant ............................198
Windshield and
headlamp washer system .........199
Air pump, spare wheel,
vehicle tools,
storage compartment
(except SLK 32 AMG) .............. 200
Ve h i c l e j a c k
(except SLK 32 AMG) .............. 201Storage box, TIREFIT-Kit,
air pump, Vehicle tools
(SLK 32 AMG only) ...................202
Wheels .............................................203
Tire replacement ........................203
Rotating wheels ..........................204
Spare wheel ....................................205
Spare wheel bolts .......................206
Changing wheels ...........................207
Inflating the collapsible
spare tire ..................................... 212
Storing spare wheel in
wheel well ................................... 213
TIREFIT ........................................... 214
Tire inflation pressure .................. 219
Battery .............................................220
Jump starting ..................................222
Towing the vehicle .........................224
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ..................229
Exterior lamps ................................230
Headlamp assembly ................... 231
Taillamp assemblies ..................234

191 Contents - Practical hints
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Practical hintsFirst aid kit ..................................... 192
Stowing items in the vehicle ........ 192
Fuses ................................................ 192
Hood ................................................. 194
Automatic transmission
fluid level ................................... 196
Checking engine oil level ............. 197
Coolant level ................................... 198
Adding coolant ........................... 198
Windshield and
headlamp washer system ........ 199
Air pump, spare wheel,
vehicle tools,
storage compartment
(except SLK 32 AMG) ...............200Ve h i c l e j a c k
(except SLK 32 AMG) .............. 201
Storage box, TIREFIT-Kit,
air pump, Vehicle tools
(SLK 32 AMG only) .................. 202
Wheels ............................................ 203
Tire replacement ....................... 203
Rotating wheels ......................... 204
Spare wheel .................................... 205
Spare wheel bolts ...................... 206
Changing wheels ........................... 207
Inflating the collapsible
spare tire ......................................212
Storing spare wheel in
wheel well ....................................213
TIREFIT ............................................214
Tire inflation pressure .................. 219Battery .............................................220
Jump starting ..................................222
Towing the vehicle .........................224
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ..................229
Exterior lamps ................................230
Headlamp assembly ................... 231
Taillamp assemblies ..................234
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

192 First aid kit
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
First aid kit
The first aid kit is located in the left side panel of the
trunk.
Stowing items in the vehicleFuses
Before replacing a blown fuse, determine the cause of
the short circuit.
Spare fuses are supplied inside the main and auxiliary
fuse boxes. Observe amperage and color of fuse.
A special fuse puller is supplied with the vehicle tools.
Always use a new fuse for replacement. Never attempt to
repair or bridge a blown fuse.
A fuse chart can be found inside the corresponding fuse
box cover.
Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing
things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if
possible.

193 Fuses
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index 1Main fuse box in engine compartment (contains
fuses for interior consumers)
To gain access to the main fuse box (1), release
clamp (arrow), lift the fuse box cover up and
remove it.
To close the main fuse box, engage back end of cover
and let front end snap into place.2Auxiliary fuse box to left of exterior lamp switch
(fuses for lights)
To gain access, turn locks (arrows) using a coin, and
remove cover.
1
P82.00-2050-26
P82.00-2064-26
2

277 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
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