2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER Owners Manual

Changing the bulbs
214 Overview Front bulbs
Bulb Typ
e 1 Additional turn
signal lamp
LEDs
28 2 Main-beam
headlamp H7 55
W 3 Turn signal lamp PY 21
W 4 Dipped-beam
headlamp
H7 55
W29
or
D1S 35 W* 30 5 Front foglamp
or
Cornering light*
HB4 55
W28
or
H7 55 W 28 6 Side lamp/park-
ing lamp W 5
W Rear bulb
s Bul
b Type
7 Turn signal lamp PY 21
W 8 Brake/rea
r
lamp LED
28 9 Licence plate
lighting C 5
W a Reversing lamp P 21
W b Rear foglamp P 21
W c Third brake lamp
LED
28 Before changing bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs:
R
Dipped-beam headlamps (vehicles with
halogen headlamps)
R Main-beam headlamps (vehicles with halo-
gen headlamps)
R Side lamp and parking lamp
28 These bulbs must be replaced at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre .
29 Vehicles with halogen headlamps
30 Vehicles with bi-xenon headlamps*: always have these bulbs changed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Practical advic
e
* optional
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R
Turn signal lamp (front )
R Reversing lamp
R Rear foglamp
R Turn signal (rear)
R Licence plate lighting
Observe the following points:
R Use only the bulb types specified here.
R To prevent a short-circuit, switch off the
lights before changing a bulb.
R Only hold bulbs with a clean, lint-free cloth.
R Do not work with wet or greasy fingers.
R If the new bulb still does not light up, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
i Have the headlamp setting checked reg-
ularly at a qualified specialist workshop ,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Changing the front bulbs
Halogen or bi-xenon* headlamps
1
Housing cover for dipped-beam headlam p
(halogen/bi-xenon headlamps)
2 Bulb holder for turn signa l
3 Bulb holder for main-beam headlamp
4 Bulb holder for side/parking lamps Halogen headlamps
5
Bulb holder for dipped-beam headlamp
Replacing dipped-beam headlamps
(vehicles with halogen headlamps) X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the bonnet.
X Turn housing cover 1anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Turn bulb holder 5anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 5.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 5. Practical advice
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X
Insert bulb holder 5into the lamp and tur n
it clockwise .
X Align housing cover 1and turn it clock -
wise.
Replacing main-beam headlamps (vehi-
cles with halogen headlamps) X
Switch off the lights .
X Open the bonnet.
X Turn bulb holder 3anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 3.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 3.
X Insert bulb holder 3into the headlamp
and turn it clockwise .
Changing the bulbs in the side lamps
and parking lamps X
Switch off the lights .
X Open the bonnet.
X Pull out bulb holder 4with the bulb.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 4. X
Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 4.
X Insert bulb holder 4into the lamp.
Replacing the turn signal lamps X
Switch off the lights .
X Open the bonnet.
X Turn bulb holder 2anti-clockwise and
remove it together with the bulb.
X Unscrew the bulb from bulb holder 2
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 2.
X Insert bulb holder 2into the headlamp
and turn it clockwise . Changing the rear bulb
s
Changing the tail lamps Tail lamps
1
Rear foglamp
2 Turn signal lamp
3 Reversing lamp
X Switch off the lights .
X Open the boot lid.
X Open the cover of the tail lamps to the side.
X Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Turn the bulb anti-clockwise, applying
slight pressure, and remove it from the bulb
holder. Practical advice
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Replacing the wiper blades
21
7
X
Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and
turn it clockwise.
X Insert the bulb holder and turn it clockwise.
X Close the cover of the tail lamps .
Replacing the licence plate lamp Licence plate lighting
1
Screw s
X Switch off the lights .
X Open the boot lid.
X Remove screws 1.
X Remove licence plate lamp .
X Replace the bulb. X
Insert licence plate lamp .
X Replace and tighten the screws 1. Replacing the wiper blades
G
Risk of accident
The windscreen will no longer be properly
wiped if the wiper blades are worn. Thi s
may prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions, thereby causing an accident.
Replace the wiper blades twice a year, ide-
ally in spring and autumn. G
Risk of accident
The wiper arms could start moving and
cause an injury if you leave the windscreen
wipers switched on.
Remove the key from the ignition lock
before replacing the wiper blades.
! Make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the windscreen wiper to avoid dam-
aging the windscreen wiper blades. Practical advice
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X Make sure that the key is in position 1or
2 in the ignition lock .
X Set the windscreen wipers to position II
( Y page 78) on the combination switch.
X When the wiper arms have reached a ver-
tical position, turn the key to position 0and
remove it from the ignition lock. 1
To release
2 To fold out
X Press on both release clips in the direction
of arrow 1.
X Fold the wiper blade away from the wipe r
arm in the direction of arrow 2. Fitting
X Place the new wiper blade onto the wiper
arm.
X Swing the wiper blade back onto the wipe r
arm until it engages.
X Turn the wiper blade parallel to the wiper
arm.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind-
screen. Flat tyre
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
R a TIREFIT kit (Y page 172)
R a collapsible emergency spare
wheel* (Y page 173)
R the MOExtended run-flat system* Preparing the vehicle
i Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOE tyres*.
X Stop your vehicle as far away from traffi c
as possible on solid, non-slippery, level
ground.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X Apply the handbrake.
Vehicles with manual transmissio n X
Shift to either first or reverse gear .
Vehicles with automatic transmission* X
Move the selector lever to P. Practical advice
* optional
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For all vehicles X
All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they do so.
X Make sure that no one is near the danger
area whilst a wheel is being changed. Any-
one who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.
X Switch off the engine.
X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Place the warning triangle (Y page 172) or
warning lamps at a suitable distance.
Observe legal requirements. G
Risk of injury
The jack is designed only to raise the vehi-
cle for a short time while a wheel is being
changed .
If you intend to work under the vehicle, it
must be placed on stands.
Make sure that the jack is placed on a firm,
non-slip, level surface. Do not use wooden
blocks or similar as jacking supports. Oth-
erwise, the jack will not be able to achieve
its load-bearing capacity due to the restric-
ted height. Do not start the engine at any time while
the wheel is being changed.
Do not lie under the vehicle when it is being
supported by the jack. If you do not rais
e
the vehicle as described, it could slip off the
jack (e.g. if the engine is started or a door
or the boot lid are opened or closed) and
you could be seriously injured . Using the TIREFIT kit
You can use the TIREFIT kit to seal small
punctures, particularly those in the tyre tread.
You can use TIREFIT in outdoor temperature s
down to -20 °C. G
Risk of accident
In the following situations, your safety is at
particular risk and TIREFIT is unable to pro -
vide breakdown assistance:
R if there are cuts or punctures in the tyre
greater than 4 mm
R if the wheel rim is damaged
R if you have driven at very low tyre pres-
sures or on a flat tyre
Do not drive any further. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop which has the neces- sary specialist knowledge and tools to carr
y
out the work required.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this
purpose. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-related systems must be
carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
X Do not remove any foreign objects which
have penetrated the tyre, e.g. screws or
nails .
X Remove TIREFIT, the accompanying "max .
80 km/h" sticker and the electric air pum p
from the stowage well underneath the boot
floor (Y page 172). 1
Driver's field of vision sticker
2 Wheel sticker Practical advice
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X
Affix part 1of the sticker within the driv-
er's field of vision.
X Affix part 2of the sticker near the valve
on the wheel with the defective tyre. G
Risk of injury
TIREFIT must not come into contact with
your skin, eyes or clothing .
R If TIREFIT comes into contact with your
eyes or skin, immediately rinse thor -
oughly with clean water.
R Change out of clothing which has come
into contact with TIREFIT immediately.
R If an allergic reaction occurs, consult a
doctor immediately.
Keep TIREFIT away from children .
R If TIREFIT is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly with
water and drink plenty of water.
R Do not induce vomiting. Consult a doctor
immediately.
R Do not inhale TIREFIT fumes .
i If TIREFIT leaks out, allow it to dry. It can
then be removed like a layer of film. If you get TIREFIT on your clothing, have it
cleaned as soon as possible with perchloro
-
ethylene. G
Risk of injury
Comply with the manufacturer's safety
instructions shown on the sticker on the
electric air pump.
i Your vehicle may be equipped with one of
two different air pumps. Version 1 can be
identified by the flap, behind which the
hose with the pressure gauge and cable are
located; version 2 has a pressure gauge
integrated in the electric air pump. Version
1 Version
1
1 TIREFIT sealant filler bottle
2 Flap
3 Recess
4 On/off switch
5 Electric connector with cable
6 Air pump hos e
7 Flange
X Open flap 2on the electric air pump.
X Pull connector 5and air pump hose 6
from the housing. Practical advic
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X
Screw air pump hose 6onto flange 7of
TIREFIT sealant filler bottle 1.
X Place TIREFIT sealant filler bottle 1head
downwards into recess 3of the electric
air pump. 8
Filler hos e
9 Valve
X Remove the cap from valve 9on the faulty
tyre. a
Pressure release screw
b Pressure gauge
X Make sure pressure release screw aon
pressure gauge bis fully closed.
X Screw filler hose 8onto valve 9.
X Insert plug 5into the socket of the ciga-
rette lighter* (Y page 141) or into a 12V
power socket in your vehicle
( Y page 141).
X Turn the key to position 1(Y page 59) in
the ignition lock. X
Press on/off switch 4on the electric air
pump to I.
The electric air pump is switched on. The
tyre is inflated.
i First, TIREFIT is pumped into the tyre. The
pressure can briefly rise to around 5 bar.
Do not switch off the electric pump dur-
ing this phase.
X Let the electric pump run for five minutes.
The tyre should then have a pressure of at
least 1.8 bar.
! Do not operate the electric air pump for
longer than six minutes without a break.
Otherwise, it may overheat.
The air pump can be operated again once
it has cooled down.
If a pressure of 1.8 bar is not reached after
five minutes:
X Switch off and disconnect the electric ai r
pump and drive the vehicle forwards or
backwards approximately 10 m.
This distributes the TIREFIT more evenly.
X Remove TIREFIT filler bottle 1from the
electric pump.
X Pump up the tyre again. Practical advice
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