2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS spare wheel

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

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

163 Driving instructions
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Snow chains
Use only snow chains that are tested and recommended
by Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center will be glad to advise you on this subject.
Chains should only be used on the rear wheels. Follow
the manufacturer’s mounting instructions.
Snow chains should only be driven on snow covered
roads at speeds not to exceed 30 mph (50 km / h).
Remove chains as soon as possible when driving on
roads without snow.
When driving with snow chains, press the ESP control
switch to OFF, see page 175.
Important!
Use of snow chains is not permissible with tire size
225 / 50 R 16, with the collapsible spare tire, or with tire
size 245 / 40 ZR 17 (Sport Package).Winter driving instructions
The most important rule for slippery or icy roads is to
drive sensibly and to avoid abrupt acceleration, braking
and steering maneuvers. Do not use the cruise control
system under such conditions.
When the vehicle is in danger of skidding, move
selector lever to position “N” or in case of manual
transmission declutch. Try to keep the vehicle under
control by corrective steering action.
Road salts and chemicals can adversely affect braking
efficiency. Increased pedal force may become necessary
to produce the normal brake effect. We therefore
recommend depressing the brake pedal periodically
when traveling at length on salt-strewn roads. This can
bring road salt impaired braking efficiency back to
normal. A prerequisite is, however, that this be done
without endangering other drivers on the road.
If the vehicle is parked after being driven on salt treated
roads, the braking efficiency should be tested as soon as
possible after driving is resumed while observing the
safety rules in the previous paragraph.

174 Driving systems
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data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Notes:
The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP is combined
with that of the BAS.
The yellow BAS / ESP malfunction indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster and the yellow ESP warning
lampv in the speedometer dial come on with the
key in steering lock position 2. They should go out with
the engine running.
If the BAS / ESP malfunction indicator lamp comes on
continuously with the engine running, a malfunction
has been detected in either system. Only partial engine
output will be available.
If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system functions in
the usual manner, but without BAS.
Have the BAS or ESP checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
With the ABS malfunctioning, the ESP is also switched
off.Driving the vehicle with varied size tires will cause the
wheels to rotate at different speeds, therefore the ESP
may activate (yellow ESP warning lamp in speedometer
dial comes on). For this reason, all wheels, including the
spare wheel, must have the same tire size.
When testing the parking brake on a brake test
dynamometer, the engine must be shut off. Otherwise,
the ESP will immediately be engaged and will apply the
rear wheel brakes.
In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the
ESP is only achieved with Mercedes-Benz recommended
M+S rated radial-ply tires and / or snow chains.
Synchronizing ESP
If the power supply was interrupted (battery
disconnected or empty), the BAS / ESP malfunction
indicator lamp may be illuminated with the engine
running.
Turn steering wheel completely to the left and then to
the right. The BAS / ESP malfunction indicator lamp
should go out.

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

200 Air pump, spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Air pump, spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage
compartment (except SLK 32 AMG)1Vehicle tools
2Wheel bolt wrench
3Spare wheel and wheel bolts
4Air pump (electric. 12 V), Bolts for spare wheel rim
5Ve h i c l e j a c k
Raise roof, open luggage cover, and move aside trunk
floor.
To remove air pump:
Unbuckle strap and remove air pump from holder.
To remove spare wheel:
First remove air pump, then turn pump holder
counterclockwise and remove spare wheel.
To store spare wheel:
Place spare wheel in wheel well and secure it with
pump holder. Turn pump holder clockwise to its stop.
Reinstall air pump.
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201 Vehicle jack
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Ve h i c l e j a c k (except SLK 32 AMG)
1Jack base
2Handle
3Pin
See illustration for proper storage of jack.
Before storing the jack in its holder in the spare wheel
well, lower jack arm and fold in handle and pin.
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Wa r n i n g !
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the
vehicle at the jack tubes built into either side of the
vehicle. To help avoid personal injury, use the jack
only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change.
Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from the area
under the lifted vehicle. Always firmly set parking
brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with
jack.Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is
raised. Be certain that the jack is always vertical
when in use, especially on hills. Always try to use
the jack on level surface. Be sure that the jack arm
is fully inserted in the jack tube. Always lower the
vehicle onto sufficient capacity jackstands before
working under the vehicle.

205 Tires, wheels
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Spare wheel
Important!
SLK 230 Kompressor:
The spare wheel rim size is 4
1/2 B x 15 H 2 with
inflatable, collapsible tire, size 165-15 89 P.
SLK 320:
The spare wheel rim size is 4
1/2 B x 16 H 2 with
inflatable, collapsible tire, size 165/70-16 92 P.
You should inflate the spare tire using the supplied air
pump.
Note:
The model SLK 32 AMG is equipped with TIREFIT,
see page 214.In the case of a flat tire, you may temporarily use the
spare wheel, while observing the following restrictions:
•Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km / h).
•Drive to the nearest tire repair facility to have the
flat tire repaired or replaced as appropriate.
•Do not operate vehicle with more than one
collapsible spare wheel / tire mounted.
For additional information, see page 261.