2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 air condition

437 Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
SLK 280, SLK 350
1Idler pulley
2Idler pulley
3Automatic belt tensioner
4Power steering pump
5Air conditioning compressor
6Crankshaft
7Coolant pump
8Generator (alternator)
SLK 55 AMG
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Power steering pump
3Air conditioning compressor
4Crankshaft
5Coolant pump
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley

450 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Cooling system
SLK 280
approx. 10.4 US qt (9.8 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Agent
SLK 350
approx. 11.2USqt (10.2l)
SLK 55 AMG
approx. 11.7USqt (11.1l)
Fuel tank
including a reserve of
SLK 280, SLK 350
SLK 55 AMG
approx. 18.5USgal (70.0l)
approx. 2.4 US gal (9.0 l)
approx. 18.5USgal (70.0l)
approx. 2.6 US gal (10.0 l)
Premium unleaded gasoline:
Minimum posted Octane 91 (average of
96 RON / 86 MON)
Air conditioning system
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil
(never R-12)
Hydraulic system for
retractable hardtop
0.19 US qt (0.18 l)
MB Hydraulic Fluid
Windshield washer
system and headlamp
cleaning system*
7.4 US qt (7.0 l)
MB Windshield washer concentrate
1
1Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate“S” and water for temperatures above freezing point or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available
premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point. Follow suggested mixing ratios (page 456).

451 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their
suitability in our engines and durability for
our service intervals. Therefore, only use
approved engine oils and oil filters re-
quired for vehicles with Maintenance
System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Cana-
da vehicles). For a listing of approved en-
gine oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory
Approved Service Products pamphlet, or
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Engine oil additives
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.
They may damage the engine. Damage or
malfunctions resulting from blending oil
additives are not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.Air conditioning refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special
PAG lubricating oil are used in the air con-
ditioning system. Never use R-12 (CFC) or
mineral-based lubricating oil, otherwise
damage to the system will occur.
Brake fluid
During vehicle operation, the boiling point
of the brake fluid is continuously reduced
through the absorption of moisture from
the atmosphere.
Only brake fluid approved by
Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Your au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will pro-
vide you with additional information.
!Using engine oils and oil filters of spec-
ification other than those expressly re-
quired for the Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada
vehicles), or changing of oil and oil filter
at change intervals longer than those
called for by the Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada
vehicles) will result in engine damage
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Please follow Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada
vehicles) recommendations for sched-
uled oil changes. Failure to do so will
result in engine damage not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Warning!
G
Under extremely strenuous operating condi-
tions, this moisture content can lead to the
formation of bubbles in the system, thus re-
ducing the system’s efficiency.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced
regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s
Maintenance Booklet for replacement
interval.

459 Technical terms
ETD
(E
mergency T
ensioning D
evice)
Device which deploys in certain frontal
and rear collisions exceeding the sys-
tem’s threshold to tighten the seat
belts. ->SRS
FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles)
(F
lexible S
ervice S
ystem PLUS)
Maintenance service indicator in the
multifunction display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. FSS PLUS evalu-
ates engine temperature, oil level,
vehicle speed, engine speed, distance
driven and the time elapsed since your
last maintenance service, and calls for
the next maintenance service accord-
ingly.
GAWR
(G
ross A
xle W
eight R
ating)
(
page 344)Gear range*
Number of gears which are available to
the automatic transmission for shifting.
The automatic gear shifting process
can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the selector lever.
GPS
(G
lobal P
ositioning S
ystem)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special re-
ceivers.
GVW
(G
ross V
ehicle W
eight)
(
page 344)
GVWR
(Gross V
ehicle W
eight R
ating)
(
page 345)Head-thorax air bag
Installed in the doors, these air bags
protect occupants during side impact
collisions exceeding a preset thresh-
old. Unlike normal side air bags,
head-thorax air bags are also designed
to provide protection for the head area.
Instrument cluster
The displays and indicator/warning
lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in-
cluding the tachometer, speedometer,
coolant temperature and fuel gauge.
Kickdown*
Depressing the accelerator past the
point of resistance shifts the automatic
transmission down to the lowest possi-
ble gear. This very quickly accelerates
the vehicle and should not be used for
normal acceleration needs.
Kilopascal (kPa)
(
page 345)

465 Index
A
ABS 82, 457
Display message 370
Indicator lamp 362
Accessory weight 344
Accident 58
Adjusting (Getting started) 38
Air bags 65
BabySmart
TM
77, 457
Children 66
Front 70
Head-thorax 71, 459
Kneebag 70
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 78
Safety guidelines 68
Air conditioning
Automatic climate control* 200
Climate control 187
Air conditioning refrigerant 451
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
AIRSCARF neck level heating*
(Seats) 105, 457
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (Vehicle tool kit) 388,
415, 457Anticorrosion/antifreeze 454
Antilock brake system see ABS
Anti-theft systems 87
Alarm system 87
Immobilizer 87
Tow-away alarm 88
Ashtray 269
Aspect ratio 344
AUDIO menu (Control system) 129
Audio system 203
Audio and telephone*, operation 203
CD changer* 223
CD operation 219
Introduction to satellite radio*
(USA only) 214
MP3 220
Operating and display elements 204
Auto-dimming* for rear view mirrors 174
Automatic climate control*
Air conditioning 200
Automatic mode, basic setting 194
Control panel 192
Deactivating 194
Overview 190Automatic locking
Control system 147
When driving 101
Automatic shift program* 163
Automatic transmission* 157
Automatic transmission fluid
(ATF) 313
Driving 53
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 172
Fluid level 313
Gear ranges 160
Gear selector lever 157
Gear selector lever (Unlocking
manually) 396
Gear shifting malfunctions 172
Gearshift pattern 51
Kickdown 162
Manual shifting 164
One-touch gearshifting 164
Program mode selector switch 163

466 IndexB
BabySmart
TM
Air bag deactivation system 457
Compatible child seats 76, 457
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 77
Back-up lamp 401
Bar 344
BAS 83, 457
Battery (SmartKey)
Replacing 398
Battery (Vehicle) 314, 421
Jump starting 424
Bead 344
Bi-Xenon* 457
Headlamps 401
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brakes 294
Brake fluid 306, 451
Display message 375
SLK 55 AMG 295
Warning lamp 363
Break-in period 292
Bulbs
Front/rear lamps 401
Replacing 400, 401C
CAC 457
California, important notice 11
CAN system 458
Capacities (Fuels, coolants, lubricants,
etc.) 449
Cargo compartment cover 253
Carpets, cleaning 359
Catalytic converter 302
CD
Changer* 219, 266
Player/Changer*, operation 131,
219
CD changer* (Audio system) 223
Center console 28
Lamp 367
Central locking
Automatic 101, 147
From outside (SmartKey) 62
Locking/unlocking from inside 102
Certification label 436
CHECK ENGINE indicator lamp 364
Child safety
Air bags 66
Children in the vehicle 75Cigarette lighter 270
Cleaning tires 319
Climate control 178
Air conditioning 187
Air recirculation mode 185
Control panel, overview 179
Switching on/off 181
Clock 122
Cockpit 458
Overview 22
Cold tire inflation pressure 344
Collapsible tire 458
Collapsible wheel chock 390
COMAND* 122, 458
Navigation 132
Radio transmitter 301
Combination switch 114
High beam flasher 114
High beam headlamps 55, 114
Low beam headlamps 55
Turn signals 55
Windshield wipers 56
Comfort driving
Transmission program mode* 163
Compatible child seat see BabySmart
TM

474 IndexR
Radio
Operation (Audio system) 209
Operation (Control system) 129
Satellite* (USA only) 130
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 301
Reading lamps 119
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 177
Recommended inflation pressure 345
Recovery services for stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid) 280
Refrigerant (Air conditioning) 451
Refueling 304
Regular checks 305
Remote control see SmartKey
Remote door unlock with Tele Aid 280
Reporting, safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button (Instrument cluster) 25
Residual engine heat utilization see RESTREST 461
Automatic climate control* 202
Climate control 188
Restraint systems 461
Retractable hardtop 252, 461
Locking after raising/lowering 255
Opening and closing 252
Operating manually 397
Problems when operating 255
Summer opening/convenience
closing* 257
Wind screen 259
Rims 345, 439
Roadside Assistance 12, 277
Roll bar 462
RON 304, 462
Roof rack 265
Rubber parts, cleaning 359
Run Flat Indicator* 329S
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety defects, reporting 18
Safety, occupant 64
Satellite radio* (USA only) 130, 214
Seat belts 71
Cleaning 360
Fastening 47
Force limiter 74
Proper use of 49, 73
Release button 49
Safety guidelines 68
Warning lamp 366
Seating capacity 322
Seats 104
Adjusting 38
Easy-entry/exit feature* 43
Head restraint height 41
Heating* 104
Power seats* 40
Selective setting see SmartKey
Selector lever* lock 51, 462

476 IndexT
Tachometer 121
Tail lamps 401
Tar stains see Vehicle care
TDMA or CDMA network phones
(Telephone*) 236
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 451
Brake fluid 451
Coolants 453
Electrical system 446
Engine 438
Engine oil 451
Fuel additives 453
Fuel requirements 452
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 449
Headlamp cleaning system* 456
Main dimensions 447
Parts service 434
Premium unleaded gasoline 452
Rims and tires 439
Weights 448
Windshield washer system 456Tele Aid system 273, 462
Call priority 279
Initiating an emergency call 276
Remote door unlock 280
Requirements 273
Roadside Assistance 277
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 280
System self-check 274
Telephone* 272
Compartment 266
GSM network phones 229
Operation 151, 203
Tightening torque 462
Wheel bolts 419
Time and date synchronization with head
unit* (Control system) 139
TIN 346
Tire and Loading Information 321
Tire and loading terminology 344
Tire care and maintenance 318
Tire Identification Number see TINTire inflation pressure 410
Air pressure 344
Checking 327, 329
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on
the fuel filler flap
Tire inspection 318
Tire load rating 346
Tire ply composition and material
used 346
Tire speed rating 336, 346
Tire terminology 344
TIREFIT kit* (Vehicle tool kit) 388, 389
TIREFIT*
Instructions for use 408
Tires 317, 439
Cleaning 319
Collapsible (Spare wheel) 458
Direction of rotation 320
Driving instructions 297
Flat tire 408
Important guidelines 317
Inflating with air pump 417
MOExtended system* 333
Mounting wheel 415