2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 fuses

Contents
Manually unlocking the
transmission selector lever .......... 220
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 221
Raising retractable hardtop
manually ...................................... 221
Replacing bulbs ................................. 226
Bulbs ............................................ 226
Replacing bulbs for front lamps.... 228
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 230
Adjusting headlamp aim
(Halogen headlamps only) ............ 231
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 233
Removing wiper blades ................ 233
Installing wiper blades.................. 234
Flat tire .............................................. 235
Preparing the vehicle.................... 235
Sealing tires with TIREFIT kit 1 ..... 235
Sealing tires with TIREFIT kit 2 ..... 240
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 244
Battery ............................................... 251
Disconnecting the battery ............ 252
Removing the battery ................... 252
Charging and reinstalling battery . 252
Reconnecting the battery ............. 252
Jump starting ..................................... 254Towing the vehicle ............................. 256
Towing eye ................................... 258
Installing towing eye bolt ............. 259
Fuses ................................................. 260
Main fuse box............................... 260
Auxiliary fuse box ......................... 261
Technical data................................. 263
Spare parts service ............................ 264
Warranty coverage............................. 265
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ..................... 265
Identification labels ........................... 266
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 267
SLK 230 Kompressor ................... 267
SLK 320 ....................................... 267
SLK 32 AMG................................. 267
Engine................................................ 268
Rims and Tires ................................... 269
Same size tires ............................. 270
Mixed size tires ............................ 271
Spare wheel with collapsible tire.. 273
Electrical system ............................... 274
Main Dimensions ............................... 275
Weights.............................................. 276Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .......... 277
Capacities .................................... 277
Engine oils ................................... 279
Engine oil additives ...................... 279
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 279
Brake fluid.................................... 279
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 280
Fuel requirements ........................ 280
Gasoline additives ........................ 280
Coolants ...................................... 281
Windshield washer system and
headlamp washer system* .......... 283
Consumer information ....................... 284
Uniform tire quality grading ......... 284
Technical terms............................... 287Index................................................. 293

199 Practical hints
What to do if …
Where will I find ...?
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Battery
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses

260 Practical hintsFuses
FusesA special fuse extractor is supplied with
the vehicle tool kit in the trunk.
Spare fuses are supplied inside the corre-
sponding fuse box.
The fuse chart is printed on the cover of
the corresponding fuse box.
The amperages of the fuses are also given
there.
Main fuse box
The main fuse box is located in the engine
compartment on the left hand side.
The main fuse box contains fuses for
interior consumers.
1Main fuse boxOpening

Release clamp (arrow) and lift fuse box
cover1.

Remove fuse box cover.
Closing

Fit fuse box cover1 back into the rear
clamp.

Close fuse box cover until the clamp
engages.
iOnly install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage rat-
ing.
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

261 Practical hintsFuses
Auxiliary fuse box
The auxiliary fuse box is located on the left
hand side of the exterior lamp switch.
The auxiliary fuse box contains fuses for
lights.
1Auxiliary fuse boxOpening

Turn locks (arrows) using a coin and
remove fuse box cover1.
Closing

Reinstall fuse box cover1 and turn
locks using a coin.

298 IndexDownhill driving
Cruise control 137
Downshifting 92, 94
Drink holder see Cup holder 140
Drinking and driving 161
Driving
General instructions 37, 161
Hydroplaning 165
In winter 167
Problems 45
Safety systems 66
Through standing water 168
Traveling abroad 168
Driving instructions 161
Driving off 163
Driving safety systems
ABS 66
BAS 67
ESP 68
Driving systems 136
Cruise control 136
Driving safety systems 66E
Electrical fuses 260
Electrical system
Technical data 274
Electronic Stability Program see ESP 22,
68, 288
Emergency call system 145
Requirements 145
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 147
With Tele Aid 146
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 98
Emergency operations
Closing hardtop 221
Opening hardtop 221
Releasing trunk lid from inside 78
Remote door unlock 151
Unlocking the vehicle 216
Emergency tensioning device see
ETD 60, 288
Emission control 170
Emission control label 266
Engine
Compartment 174Starting with automatic
transmission* 41
Starting with manual
transmission 40
Starting with the key 40, 41
Technical data 268
Turning off with the key 48
Engine cleaning 194
Engine compartment 174
Hood 174
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 21,
205
Engine number 288
Engine oil 175, 279
Adding 179
Additives 279
Checking level 175
Consumption 175
Messages in display 176
Oil dipstick 179
Viscosity 288
Engine oil level see Oil level 172
ESP 22, 68, 288
Switching off 69
Switching on 70
Synchronizing 202

299 Index
Warning lamp 200
ETD 288
Safety guidelines 55
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 60
Exterior lamp switch 83
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 35
F
Fastening the seat belts 37
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 138
First aid kit 212
Flat tire 235
Lowering the vehicle 248
Mounting the spare wheel 244
Preparing the vehicle 235
TIREFIT 214, 215
Flexible Service System (FSS) 190, 288
Fog lamp, rear 84, 227
Fog lamps
Replacing bulbs 226
Fog lamps, front
Replacing bulbs 227
Switching on 84
Front airbags 56Front lamps
Replacing bulbs 226, 228
Switching on 83
Front seats
Heater* 82
FSS (Flexible Service System) 190, 288
Fuel 171
Additives 280
Fuel reserve warning lamp 207
Gasoline additives 280
Premium unleaded gasoline 171,
280
Requirements 280
Reserve warning 21
Technical data 277
Fuel additives 280
Fuel filler flap 171
Locking 171
Opening 219
Unlocking 171
Fuel requirements 280
Fuel tank
Capacity 278
Filler flap 171Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 277
Fuse chart 260
Fuse extractor 260
Fuses 260
Auxiliary fuse box 261
Fuse chart 260
Fuse extractor 260
Main fuse box 260
Spare fuses 260
G
Garage door opener 25, 153
Gasoline see Fuel 171
Gasoline additives 280
Gear range 288
Automatic transmission 95
Limiting 95
Shifting into optimal 94
Gear range limit
Canceling 94
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 196
Position 95

304 Index
Adjusting seat height 33
Seat fore and aft adjustment 33
Power train 289
Power washer 193
Power windows 128
Side windows 128
Stopping windows 128
Synchronizing 129
Practical hints
First aid kit 212
Fuses 260
Lamp in center console 211
Lamps in instrument cluster 200
Spare wheel bolts 213
TIREFIT 214, 215
Towing the vehicle 256, 258, 259
Vehicle tool kit 212
Premium unleaded gasoline 280
Problems
While driving 45
With vehicle 15
Product information 7
Program mode selector switch 289
Automatic transmission 97R
Radio mode 116
Radio see Radio mode
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 168
Rapid seat heating*
Switching on 82
Rear fog lamp 227
Bulb 227
Switching on 84
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 230
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 99
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window
Cleaning 195
Rear window defroster 101
Activating 101
Deactivating 101
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 252Refrigerant
Air conditioning 279
Refueling 171
Regular checks 172
Reinstalling vehicle battery 252
Remote control
Battery check lamp 75
Changing batteries 218
Checking the batteries 76
Global locking 75
Key 74
Restoring to factory setting 75
Selective setting 75
Unlocking with 28
Remote control with folding key
Locking and unlocking 74
Remote control, key
Factory setting 75
Global unlocking 75
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid 151
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 289

305 Index
Removing
Vehicle battery 252
Wheel 246
Wiper blade insert 233
Wiper blades 233
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 230
Brake lamp bulbs 230
Bulbs 226
Front lamp bulbs 228
Front turn signal bulbs 228
Fuses 260
High beam bulbs 228
License plate lamp bulbs 231
Low beam bulbs 228
Parking lamp bulbs 229
Rear fog lamp bulbs 230
Rear lamp bulbs 227, 230
Rear turn signal bulbs 230
Side marker lamp bulbs 230
Standing lamp bulbs 229
Wiper blades 233Reporting
Safety defects 16
Resetting
Service indicator (FSS) 191
Trip odometer 90
Residual heat utilization 107, 289
Residual ventilation 107
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 289
Restraint system 289
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems 60
Retractable hardtop 130, 290
Closing 133, 221
Locking after raising/lowering 134
Opening 132, 221
Problems when operating 134
Reverse (manual transmission)
Shifting into 92
Rims 269
Roadside assistance 10
Tele Aid 148
Roll bar 290
RON 171RON (Research Octane Number) 290
Rotating wheels 187
Rubber parts
Cleaning 197
S
Safety
Occupant 52
Safety belts see Seat belts 37
Safety defects
Reporting 16
Safety systems
Driving 66
Saving current speed 137
Seat belts 57
Cleaning 197
Fastening 37
Proper use of 39, 59
Safety guidelines 55
Warning lamp 205
Seat heater*
Switching off 82
Switching on 82
Seats 81
Adjusting 30
Heater* 82
Manual 31