2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS check oil

334 OperationVehicle careCleaning and care of vehicle
While in operation, even while parked, your
vehicle is subjected to varying external in-
fluences which, if gone unchecked, can at-
tack the paintwork as well as the
undercarriage and cause lasting damage.Such damage is caused not only by ex-
treme and varying climatic conditions, but
also by:


Air pollution


Road salt


Tar


Gravel and stone chipping
To avoid paint damage, you should imme-
diately remove:


Grease and oil


Fuel


Coolant


Brake fluid


Bird droppings


Insects


Tree resins, etc.
Frequent washing reduces and/or elimi-
nates the aggressiveness and potency of
the above adverse influences.More frequent washings are necessary to
deal with unfavorable conditions:


near the ocean


in industrial areas (smoke, exhaust
emissions)


during winter operation
You should check your vehicle from time to
time for stone chipping or other damage.
Any damage should be repaired as soon as
possible to prevent corrosion.
In doing so, do not neglect the undercar-
riage of the vehicle. A prerequisite for a
thorough check is a washing of the under-
carriage followed by a thorough inspec-
tion. Damaged areas need to be
re-undercoated.
Warning!
G
Many cleaning products can be hazardous.
Some are poisonous, others are flammable.
Always follow the instructions on the partic-
ular container. Always open your vehicle’s
doors or windows when cleaning the inside.
Never use fluids or solvents that are not de-
signed for cleaning your vehicle.

360 Practical hintsWhat to do if …When the message
Add 1 qt.
(Canada:
1 liter
) engine oil when next
refueling (SLK 55 AMG) or
Check oil
level when next refueling (SLK 350)
appears while the engine is running and at
operating temperature, the engine oil level
has dropped to approximately the
minimum level.When this occurs, the warning will first
come on intermittently and then stay on if
the oil level drops further.
Visually check for oil leaks. If no obvious oil
leaks are noted, drive to the nearest ser-
vice station where the engine oil should be
topped to the required level with an ap-
proved oil specified in the Factory
Approved Service Products pamphlet.
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause
Possible solution
:
USA only:Add 1 qt. engine oil
when next refuelingCanada only:Add 1 liter engine oil
when next refueling
SLK 55 AMG only:
The engine oil level is too low.

Add engine oil (
page 292) and check the
engine oil level (page 288).
Check oil level
when next refueling
SLK 350 only:
The engine oil level has dropped to
a critical level.

Check the engine oil level (
page 288) and
add engine oil as required (page 292).

If you must add engine oil frequently, have
the engine checked for possible leaks.
!The engine oil level warnings should
not be ignored. Extended driving with
the symbol displayed could result in
serious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.

361 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause
Possible solution
:
Engine oil level
Stop, engine off
SLK 55 AMG only:
There is no oil in the engine. There
is a danger of engine damage.

Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt as soon
as possible.

Turn off the engine.

Add engine oil (
page 292) and check the
engine oil level (page 288).
Engine oil level
Visit workshop
SLK 55 AMG only:
The measuring system is malfunc-
tioning.

Have the measuring system checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Engine oil level
Reduce oil level
SLK 55 AMG only:
You have added too much engine
oil. There is a risk of damaging the
engine or the catalytic converter.

Have oil siphoned or drained off.
Observe all legal requirements with respect
to its disposal.
Engine oil
Visit workshop
SLK 55 AMG only:
There may be water in the engine
oil.

Have the engine oil checked.

382 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsNotes on bulb replacement

Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.


Switch lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.


Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.


Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.


If the newly installed bulb does not
come on, visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following
lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center:


Additional turn signal lamps in the
exterior rear view mirrors


Bi-Xenon* lamps


Front fog lamps


High mounted brake lamp


Brake lamps


Front and rear side marker lamps


Parking/standing lamps in the tail
lamp assemblies
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a
front lamp, do the following first:
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionM (
page 106).

Open the hood (
page 287) (except
for side marker lamps).
iHave the headlamp adjustment
checked regularly.

444 Index
Power assistance 273
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 281
Standing water 280
Tires 277
Tires (Speed rating) 278
Tires (Traction) 278
Traveling abroad 281
Driving safety systems 80
ABS 80
BAS 81
ESP 82
Driving systems
Cruise control 244
Driving the first
1000 miles/1500 km 272E
Easy-entry/exit feature (Seats) 99
Control system 142
Electric air pump 371
Electrical outlet 254
Electrical system
Technical data 419
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
Emergency call (911) 229
Emergency call system 257
GPS 258
Initiating an emergency call 259
Requirements 257
Tele Aid 258
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 166
Emergency operations
Locking driver’s door and trunk 375
Releasing trunk lid from inside 96
Remote door unlock 263
Retractable hardtop 377
Selector lever, unlocking
manually 376Unlocking the vehicle 374
Unlocking trunk 375
Unlocking vehicle 374
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emission control 282
Information label 410
Engine
Cleaning see Vehicle care
Compartment 287
Driving after replacement 272
Number (Label) 410
Number, description 432
Starting (Automatic transmission) 48
Starting (Manual transmission) 48
Technical data 412
Turning off with SmartKey 58
Engine oil 288, 424
Adding 292
Additives 424
Checking level (Control system) 289
Checking level (Dipstick) 291
Consumption 288
Display message 290
Viscosity 432

451 Index
O
Occupant distribution 324
Occupant safety 62
Air bags 63
Children and air bags 64
Children in the vehicle 73
Fastening the seat belts 44
Infant and child restraint
systems 69, 73
Seat belts 44, 66, 69
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 154
Canceling gear range limit 154
Downshifting 154
Upshifting 154
Operating safety 16
Audio system 191
Operating vehicle outside the USA and
Canada 13
Operation
Refueling 284
Regular checks 285
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings see Vehicle careOutside temperature indicator
Display (Control system) 116, 123
Display mode (Control system) 131
Outside temperature/speed
Mode (Control system) 132
Overhead control panel, overview 30
Overspeed range
Description 434
Tachometer 115P
Paintwork see Vehicle care
Panic alarm 78
Panic button on SmartKey 78
Parcel net (Storage compartment) 251
Parking 276
And locking 56
Parking aid see Parking position
Parking brake 49, 56
Parking lamps 106, 381
Parking position
Activation (Control system) 144
Exterior rear view mirrors 169
Parking position (Memory function) 105
Parts service 408
Passenger air bag see Air bags
Passenger compartment 281
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 347
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 273
Phone book see Telephone
Poly-V-belt drive
Description 434
Layout 411

455 Index
Steering column see Steering wheel
Steering wheel
Electrical adjustment 41
Heating 270
Manual adjustment 41
Steering wheel gearshift control 160
SLK 350 161
SLK 55 AMG 162
Stolen vehicle, Recovery services 264
Storage compartments 250
Storing tires 299
Summer opening
Power windows 235
Retractable hardtop 242
Sun vizors 170
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Symbols in display 355T
Tachometer 115
Tail lamps 381
Tar stains see Vehicle care
TDMA or CDMA network phones
(Telephone) 223
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 424
Brake fluid 424
Coolants 426
Electrical system 419
Engine 412
Engine oil 424
Fuel additives 425
Fuel requirements 425
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 422
Headlamp cleaning system 429
Main dimensions 420
Parts service 408
Premium unleaded gasoline 425
Rims and tires 413
Weights 421
Windshield washer system 429
Tele Aid system 257
Description 436
Emergency calls 258GPS 257
Information button 261
Initiating an emergency call 259
Remote door unlock 263
Requirements 257
Roadside Assistance 260
Roadside Information, terminating
a call 262
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 264
System self-check 258
Upgrade scenario 262
Telephone 256
Compartment 250
GSM network phones 216
Operation (Audio system) 191
Operation (Control system) 146
Temperature
Tires 307
Tightening torque
Description 436
Wheel bolts 395
Time and date synchronization with
head unit (Control system) 133
TIN 325