2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK55AMG wheel

442 Technical dataRims and tiresModel
SLK 280 (Sport Package*)
SLK 350 (Sport Package*)
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 55 AMG (Performance Package*)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
-
-
Rims (light alloy)
-
-
Wheel offset
-
-
Winter tires
1,2,3
2Not available as factory equipment.3For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
205/50 R17 89H M+S.
or
225/45 R17 91H M+S.
225/40 R18 92H XL (Extra Load) M+S.
Rims (light alloy)
7.5 J x 17 H2
7.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.46 in (37 mm)
1.46 in (37 mm)

443 Technical data
Rims and tires
Mixed size tires
SLK 280
SLK 280*
SLK 350
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)
7 J x 16 H2
7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset
1.34 in (34 mm)
1.42 in (36 mm)
Summer tires
1
205/55 R16 91W
225/45 R17 91W
or
225/45 R17 91W MOExtended
2
Rear axle:Rims (light alloy)
8 J x16 H2
8.5 J x17 H2
Wheel offset
1.18 in (30 mm)
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires
1,3
225/50 R16 92W
245/40 R17 91W
or
245/40 R17 91W MOExtended
2
1Radial-ply tires2Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only.3Must not be used with snow chains.

444 Technical dataRims and tires
SLK 280 (Sport Package*)
SLK 350 (Sport Package*)
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 55 AMG (Performance Package*)
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)
7.5 J x 17 H2
7.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.46 in (37 mm)
1.46 in (37 mm)
Summer tires
1,3
1Radial-ply tires
225/45 R17 91W
or
225/45 R17 91W MOExtended
2
2Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only.
225/40 ZR18 92Y XL (Extra Load)
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)
8.5 J x17 H2
8.5 J x18 H2
Wheel offset
1.18 in (30 mm)
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires
1,3
3Must not be used with snow chains.
245/40 R17 91W
or
245/40 R17 91W MOExtended
2
245/35 ZR18 92Y XL (Extra Load)

445 Technical data
Rims and tires
Spare 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.!Please compare the recommended tire
inflation pressure for your vehicle with
the tire inflation pressure on the yellow
label located on the spare wheel rim.
If the tire inflation pressure on the yel-
low label on the spare wheel rim differs
from the values given in this Operator’s
Manual, inflate the collapsible tire to
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sure given on the yellow label on the
spare wheel rim.
iPlease note that the tire inflation
pressure 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).iThe SLK 55 AMG with Performance
Package* does not have a spare wheel.
The SLK 55 AMG with Performance
Package* is equipped with TIREFIT
(page 408).

447 Technical data
Main Dimensions
Main Dimensions
Model
SLK 280
SLK 350
SLK 55 AMG
Overall vehicle length
160.7 in (4 082 mm)
160.7 in (4 082 mm)
160.9 in (4 087 mm)
Overall vehicle width
70.4 in (1 788 mm)
70.4 in (1 788 mm)
70.6 in (1 794 mm)
Overall vehicle height
51.0 in (1 296 mm)
51.1 in (1 298 mm)
50.0 in (1 271 mm)
Wheelbase
95.7 in (2 430 mm)
95.7 in (2 430 mm)
95.7 in (2 430 mm)
Track, front
60.2 in (1530 mm)
60.1 in (1526 mm)
60.0 in (1 524 mm)
Track, rear
61.0 in (1549 mm)
61.0 in (1549 mm)
61.0 in (1 549 mm)

449 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
CapacitiesVehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore, only use
products tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.Please refer to the Factory Approved
Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine with oil filter
SLK 280, SLK 350
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
Approved engine oils
SLK 55 AMG
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
Automatic transmission*
SLK 280, SLK 350
10.4 US qt (9.8 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
SLK 55 AMG
10.4 US qt (9.8 l)
Manual transmission
SLK 280, SLK 350
1.6 US qt (1.5 l)
MB Manual Transmission Oil
Rear axle
SLK 280
1.1 US qt (1.0 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
SLK 350
1.2 US qt (1.1 l)
SLK 55 AMG
1.3 US qt (1.2 l)
Power steering
SLK 280, SLK 350
1.1 US qt (1.0 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S)
SLK 55 AMG
1.1 US qt (1.0 l)
Front wheel hubs
approx. 2.1oz (60g) each
High temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system
0.5 US qt (0.5 l)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)

457 Technical terms
ABS
(A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
Accessory weight
(
page 344)
Air pressure
(page 344)
AIRSCARF neck-level heating*
AIRSCARF neck-level heating provides
the surrounding area of the occupants’
necks with a heated air stream flowing
from openings in the head restraints.
Alignment bolt
Metal pin with thread. The centering
pin is an aid used when changing a tire
to align the wheel with the wheel hub.
Aspect ratio
(page 344)BabySmart
TM air bag deactivation
system
This system detects if a special
system-compatible child restraint seat
is installed on the passenger seat.
The system will automatically
deactivate the passenger front air bag
when such a seat is properly installed
(the 75indicator lamp
located in the center console comes on
and remains illuminated).
BabySmartTM compatible child seats
Special restraint system for children.
The sensor system for the passenger
seat prevents deployment of the pas-
senger front air bag if a BabySmart
TM
compatible child seat is installed. See
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for availability.
Bar
(
page 344)BAS
(B
rake A
ssist S
ystem)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking situa-
tions. The system is activated when it
senses an emergency based on how
fast the brake is applied.
Bead
(
page 344)
Bi-Xenon headlamps*
Headlamps which use an electric arc as
the light source and produce a more in-
tense light than filament headlamps.
Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low
beam and high beam.
CAC
(Customer A
ssistance C
enter)
Mercedes-Benz customer service cen-
ter, which can help you with any ques-
tions about your vehicle and provide
assistance in the event of a break-
down.

458 Technical termsCAN system
(C
ontroller A
rea N
etwork)
Data bus network serving to control ve-
hicle functions such as door locking or
windshield wiping.
Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator/warning lamps in the passen-
ger compartment needed for vehicle
operation and monitoring.
Cold tire inflation pressure
(
page 344)
Collapsible tire
An especially compact spare tire that
must be inflated with a provided air
pump before using. It should only be
used to bring the vehicle to the nearest
service station.COMAND*
(Co
ckpit Man
agement and
D
ata System)
Information and operating center for
vehicle sound and communications
systems, including the radio,
CD changer and navigation system, as
well as other optional equipment (e.g.
telephone).
Control system
The control system is used to call up
vehicle information and to change
component settings. Information and
messages appear in the multifunction
display. The driver uses the buttons on
the multifunction steering wheel to
navigate through the system and to ad-
just settings.
Cruise control
Driving convenience system for auto-
matically maintaining the vehicle speed
set by the driver.Curb weight
(
page 344)
DOT
(Department o
f Transportation)
(
page 344)
Engine number
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the cylinder block to
uniquely identify each engine pro-
duced.
Engine oil viscosity
Measurement for the inner friction (vis-
cosity) of the oil at different tempera-
tures. The higher the temperature an
oil can tolerate without becoming thin,
or the lower the temperature it can tol-
erate without becoming viscous, the
better the viscosity.
ESP®(Electronic S
tability Pr
ogram)
Improves vehicle handling and direc-
tional stability.