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413 Technical data
Rims and tires
Rims and tires
!
Only use tires which have been specifi-
cally developed for your vehicle and
tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by
Mercedes-Benz are developed to pro-
vide best possible performance in con-
junction with the driving safety
systems on your vehicle such as ABS or
ESP. Tires specially developed for your
vehicle and tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz can be identified by
finding the following on the tire’s side-
wall:
MO = M
ercedes-Benz O
riginal
equipment tires
MOE = M
ercedes-Benz O
riginal
E
xtended (tires with limited run-flat
characteristics) original equipment
tires
Using tires other than those approved
by Mercedes-Benz may result in dam-
age that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
iFor information on driving with
MOExtended tires*, see
“MOExtendedsystem” (
page 312).
!Using tires other than those approved
by Mercedes-Benz can have detrimen-
tal effects, such as
poor handling characteristics
increased noise
increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved
by Mercedes-Benz may, under load,
exhibit dimensional variations and dif-
ferent tire deformation characteristics
that could cause them to come into
contact with the vehicle body or axle
parts. Damage to the tires or the vehi-
cle may be the result.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. A placard with
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sures is located on the driver’s door
B-pillar. Some vehicles may have sup-
plemental tire inflation pressure infor-
mation for driving at high speeds
(page 307) or for vehicle loads less
than the maximum loaded vehicle con-
dition. If such information is provided,
it can be found on the placard located
on the inside of the fuel filler flap. The
tire inflation pressure should be
checked regularly and should only be
adjusted on cold tires. Follow tire
manufacturer’s maintenance recom-
mendation included with vehicle.
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414 Technical dataRims and tiresSame size tires
17" tires
SLK 350
SLK 350 (Sport Package*)
SLK 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
71/2J x 17 H2
71/2J x 17 H2
Wheel offset
1.42 in (36 mm)
1.46 in (37 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
-
-
Winter tires (radial-ply tires)
225/45 R17 91H M+S
or
225/45 R17 91H M+S MOExtended
1
1Must be used in conjunction with Run-Flat Indicator* only.
205/50 R17 89H M+S
2
or
225/45 R17 91H M+S
2
or
225/45 R17 91H M+S MOExtended
1,2
2For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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415 Technical data
Rims and tires
18" tires
SLK 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
71/2J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.46 in (37 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
-
Winter tires (radial-ply tires)
225/40 R18 92H XL (Extra Load) M+S
1
1For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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416 Technical dataRims and tiresMixed size tires
SLK 350
SLK 350 (Sport Package*)
Front axle:Rims (light alloy)
71/2J x 17 H2
71/2J x 17 H2
Wheel offset
1.42 in (36 mm)
1.46 in (37 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
225/45 R17 91W
or
225/45 R17 91W MOExtended
1
225/45 R17 91W
or
225/45 R17 91W MOExtended
1
Rear axle:Rims (light alloy)
81/2J x17 H2
81/2J x17 H2
Wheel offset
1.18 in (30 mm)
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
245/40 R17 91W
2
or
245/40 R17 91W MOExtended
1,2
245/40 R17 91W
2
or
245/40 R17 91W MOExtended
1,2
1Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only.2Must not be used with snow chains.
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417 Technical data
Rims and tires
SLK 55 AMG
Front axle:Rims (light alloy)
71/2Jx18 H2
Wheel offset
1.46 in (37 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
225/40 ZR18 92Y XL (Extra Load)
Rear axle:Rims (light alloy)
81/2 J x18 H2
Wheel offset
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
245/35 ZR18 92Y XL (Extra Load)
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
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418 Technical dataRims and tiresSpare wheel with collapsible tire
All models
Rim (light alloy)
4.5 B x 17 H2
Wheel offset
0.47 in (12 mm)
Collapsible tire
145/70-17 92P
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.iPlease note that the tire inflation
pessure of the collapsible tire differs
from the tire inflation pressure of the
road tires.
Inflate the collapsible tire to approxi-
mately 51 psi (3.5 bar).
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441 Index
Bi-Xenon
Description 431
Headlamps 381
Bolts
For spare wheel 373
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brakes 274
Brake fluid 286, 424
Display message 356
Salty roads 274
SLK 55 AMG 275
Warning lamp 343
Break-in period 272
Bulbs
Front/rear lamps 380
Replacing 380
Buttons (Audio system) 194C
CAC 431
California, important notice 11
CAN system, description 432
Capacities
(Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.) 422
Catalytic converter 282
CD
Changer 250
Player/changer, operation 125
CD changer (Audio system) 207, 209
CD operation (Audio system) 207
Center console
Lamp 347
Overview 28
Central locking
Automatic (Control system) 141
Automatic (When driving) 97
From outside (SmartKey) 59
Locking/unlocking from inside 97
Central locking/unlocking switches 98
Certification label 410
CHECK ENGINE indicator lamp 344Child safety
Air bags 64
Children in the vehicle 73
Cigarette lighter 254
Cleaning tires 299
Climate control 172
Air conditioning 178
Air distribution 176
Air recirculation mode 176
Air volume 176
Control panel, overview 175
Defrosting 181
Maximum cooling 179
Rear window defroster 171
Switching on/off 175
Temperature 175
Clock 116
Cockpit
Description 432
Overview 22
Cold tire inflation pressure 323
Collapsible tire, description 432
Collapsible wheel chock 371
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443 Index
Coolant 293
Adding water 286
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 427
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 426
Technical data 422
Temperature 283
Temperature, checking
(Control system) 122
Cornering fog lamps (Lighting) 111
Cruise control 244
Canceling 246
Cruise control lever 244
Description 432
Display message 351
Driving uphill/downhill 246
Fine adjustment 248
Saving current speed 245
Set to last stored speed 248
Setting higher/lower speed 247
Cup holder 252
Cleaning 339
Curb weight 323
Customer Assistance Center see CACD
Date (Control system)
Day 136
Month 135
Year 136
Daytime running lamp mode 108
Control system 137
Deep water see Standing water
Defrosting see Automatic climate control
Defrosting see Climate control
Department of Transportation see DOT
Differential, driving after
replacement 272
Difficulties with starting 49
Direction of rotation (Tires) 300
Display elements (Audio system) 192
Display text see Messages in display
Door
Control panel, overview 31
Entry lamps 114
Doors
Locking from outside 92
Opening from inside 94
Unlocking from outside 92
Unlocking with Tele Aid 263DOT 323
Downshifting
Automatic transmission 154
Drink holder see Cup holder
Drinking and driving 273
Driver’s air bag see Air bags
Driver’s door
Locking in an emergency 375
Unlocking in an emergency 374
Driving 50
And drinking 273
Automatic transmission 50
Brakes 274
Catalytic converter 282
Coolant temperature 283
Driving off 276
Emission control 282
Fuel saving 273
General instructions 44, 273
Hydroplaning 277
In winter 279
Manual transmission 50
On salty roads 274
Parking 276
Pedals 273