2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK32AMG light

252 Cleaning and care of the vehicle
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Headliner and shelf behind roll bars
Clean with soft bristle brush, or use a dry-shampoo
cleaner in case of excessive dirt.
Upholstery
Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that
have the tendency to give off coloring (e.g. when wet
etc.) may cause the upholstery to become permanently
discolored. By lining the seats with a proper
intermediate cover, contact-discoloration will be
prevented.
Leather Upholstery
Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth and dry
thoroughly or clean with Mercedes-Benz approved
Leather Care. Exercise particular care when cleaning
perforated leather as its underside should not become
wet.
Cloth Upholstery
Clean with soft bristle brush, or use a dry-shampoo
cleaner in case of excessive dirt.Seat belts
The webbing must not be treated with chemical
cleaning agents. Use only clear, lukewarm water and
soap. Do not dry the webbing at temperatures above
176°F (80°C) or in direct sunlight.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely
weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to
provide adequate protection.

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2 Must not be used with snow chains.Model SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR
Except Sport PackageSLK 320
Except Sport Package
Rims and summer tires
Rims front axle
light alloy rims
Wheel offset7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Rims rear axle
light alloy rims
Wheel offset8 J x 16 H 2
1. 18 i n ( 3 0 m m )8 J x 16 H 2
1.18 in (30 mm)
Radial-ply tires
front axle
rear axle205 / 55 R 16 91 V
225 / 50 R 16 92 V
2
205 / 55 R 16 91 W
225 / 50 R 16 92 W
2

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2 Must not be used with snow chains.
3 Also permissible: 225 / 45 R 17 91 Y
4 Also permissible: 245 / 40 R 17 91 Y
2
5 Also permissible: 225 / 45 ZR 17 91 Y
6 Also permissible: 245 / 40 ZR 17 91 Y
2
Model SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR /
SLK 320
Sport PackageSLK 32 AMG
Rims and summer tires
Rims front axle
light alloy rims
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Rims rear axle
light alloy rims
Wheel offset8
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.34 in (34 mm)8
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.34 in (34 mm)
Radial-ply tires
front axle
rear axle225 / 45 ZR 17
3
245 / 40 ZR 17
2, 4
225 / 45 R 17 91 Y
5
245 / 40 R 17 91 Y
2, 6

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2 Must not be used with snow chains.Model SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR SLK 320 SLK 32 AMG
Rims and winter tires
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset7 J x 16 H 2
1. 4 6 i n ( 3 7 m m )7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Radial-ply tires 205 / 55 R 16 91 H M+S 205 / 55 R 16 91 H M+S 205 / 55 R 16 91 H M+S
Spare wheel
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset4
1/2 B x 15 H 2
0.47 in (12 mm)4
1/2 B x 16 H 2
0.47 in (12 mm)4
1/2 B x 16 H 2
0.47 in (12 mm)
Collapsible tire 165-15 89 P
2
165 / 70-16 92 P
2
165 / 70-16 92 P
2

278 Index
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GGarage door opener ........................................................119
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 270
Fuel requirements ....................................................269
Premium unleaded ................................................... 269
General notes
on the central locking system ................................... 23
Global locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 24
Glove box ..........................................................................114HHardtop, retractable ...................................................... 122
Lowering ..................................................................... 123
Raising ........................................................................ 125
Raising manually ......................................................238
Hazard warning flasher switch ..................................... 85
Head restraints
Removal ........................................................................ 40
Headlamp cleaning system ............................................ 82
Headlights ......................................................................... 81
Heated seats ..................................................................... 42High beams
See Combination switch ............................................83
Hood ................................................................................. 194
IIdentification labels ...................................................... 255
Indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .................................. 72, 182
Infant and child restraint systems ................................63
Inflating the collapsible spare tire .............................. 212
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 132
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 70
Activating ..................................................................... 74
Indicator lamps ............................................................ 72
Malfunction and indicator lamps ........................... 182
Instrument lamps ............................................................. 74
Instruments and controls ............................................... 16
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 113
Interior lighting .............................................................. 112

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JJack (SLK 32 AMG only) ...............................................202
Jump starting ..................................................................222KKeys, changing batteries ...............................................236
Keys, vehicle ..................................................................... 22LLamps, exterior
Fog lamps .............................................................81, 234
Headlamps ..........................................81, 189, 231, 249
Parking lamps ............................................ 81, 231, 233
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 230
Side marker lamp, front .....................................81, 235
Standing lamps ........................................... 81, 231, 233
Taillamps ............................................ 81, 189, 234, 249
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................ 257Lighter ............................................................................. 117
Limp Home Mode
(Automatic transmission) ........................................ 155
Locking and unlocking .................................................... 25
Low beams
See Combination switch ............................................83
Low engine coolant level warning ............................... 187
Luggage cover ................................................................. 128
MMaintenance ................................................................... 131
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster ......................................... 182
Manual locking/unlocking the doors ........................... 27
Manual transmission .................................................... 145
Mechanical keys ...............................................................27
Mirror, exterior, adjusting .............................................. 67
Mirror, exterior, rear view .............................................. 67
Mirror, inside, rear view .................................................66

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VVanity Mirror ...................................................................113
Vehicle jack (except SLK 32 AMG) ............................. 201
Vehicle tools (except SLK 32 AMG) ............................200
Vehicle tools (SLK 32 AMG only) ................................ 202WWa r n i n g l a mp s
See Indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster ...................................... 72
Warranty Coverage ........................................................ 254
Washing the vehicle ......................................................248
What you should know at the gas station .................. 177
Wheels .............................................................................203
Changing .................................................................... 207
Light alloy wheels .....................................................250
Rims and tires ........................................................... 261
Rotating ...................................................................... 204
Spare wheel ............................................................... 205
Where to find it .................................................................11
Wind screen .................................................................... 127
Windows
See Power windows ................................................... 111Windshield and
headlamp washer system ......................................... 199
Low fluid level warning lamp .................................. 187
Winter driving ................................................................ 164
Winter driving instructions .......................................... 163
Wiper blade
Replacing insert ....................................................... 243
Wiper operation
See Combination switch ............................................83