2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER Owners Manual

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6 Tyres and wheels
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tyres which
have been approved by Mercedes-Benz
specifically for your vehicle. These tyres ar e
specially adapted for use with the control
systems, such as ABS or ESP ®
, and are
marked as follows:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Exten-
ded* (with run-flat characteristics)
If you use other tyres, Mercedes-Benz can-
not accept any responsibility for damage
which may occur. Information about tyres
can be obtained from any Mercedes-Ben z
Service Centre.
! If you fit tyres other than those tested and
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, charac-
teristics such as handling, noise levels and
fuel consumption, etc. may be adversel y
affected. In addition, when driving with a
load, dimensional variations and differen t
tyre deformation characteristics could
cause the tyres to make contact with the
bodywork and axle components. This could
result in damage to the tyres or the vehicle. i
Further information about tyres and
wheels can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
You will find a table of tyre pressures on the
inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap . You
will find further information about tyre pres-
sures in the "Operation" section
( Y page 157). Technical data
* optional
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7 Tyre
s
Tyres of the same dimensions SLK 20
0
KOMPRESSOR SLK 280
Both axles Summer tyres 205/55 R16 91
V 205/55 R16 91W
Winter tyres 205/55 R16 91H M+S 205/55 R16 91H M+S
Light-alloy wheels 7J x 16 H2 ET 34 7J x 16 H2 ET 34
Both axle
s Winter tyres 225/45 R17 91H M+S 225/45 R17 91H M+S
Winter tyres
33,34 225/45 R17 91H M+S MOExtended 225/45 R17 91H M+S MOExtended
Light-alloy wheels 7.5J x 17 H2 ET 36 7.5J x 17 H2 ET 36
Both axle
s Winter tyres
34 225/40 R18 92H XL M+S 225/40 R18 92H XL M+S
Light-alloy wheels 7.5J x 18 H2 ET 36 7.5J x 18 H2 ET 36
33
Tyres with run-flat characteristics and only in combination with the tyre pressure loss warning or tyre pressure monitor* activated.
34 Winter tyres for retrofitting. Only certain makes of tyre are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for information. Technical data
* optiona l
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8 SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG
Both axles Winter tyres – 205/50 R17 89H M+S
Light-alloy wheels – 7.5J x 17 H2 ET 37
Both axle
s Winter tyres 225/45 R17 91H M+S 225/45 R17 91H M+S
Winter tyres
35,36 225/45 R17 91H M+S MOExtended –
Light-alloy wheels 7.5J x 17 H2 ET 36 7.5J x 17 H2 ET 37
Both axles
Winter tyres
36 225/40 R18 92H XL M+S 225/40 R18 92H XL M+S
Light-alloy wheels 7.5J x 18 H2 ET 36 7.5J x 18 H2 ET 37
Mixed tyres
SLK 200
KOMPRESSOR SLK 280
Front axle Summer tyres 205/55 R16 91
V 205/55 R16 91W
Light-alloy wheels 7J x 16 H2 ET 34 7J x 16 H2 ET 34
35
Tyres with run-flat characteristics and only in combination with the tyre pressure loss warning or tyre pressure monitor* activated.
36 Winter tyres for retrofitting. Only certain makes of tyre are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for information. Technical data
* optional
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9 SLK 200
KOMPRESSOR SLK 280
Rear axle
37 Summer tyres 225/50 R16 92V 225/50 R16 92W
Light-alloy wheels 8J x 16 H2 ET 30 8J x 16 H2 ET 30
SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR
SLK 280
SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG
Front axle Summer tyres 225/45 R17 91W –
Summer tyres
38 225/45 R17 91W MOExtended –
Light-alloy wheels 7.5J x 17 H2 ET 36 –
Rear axle
39 Summer tyres 245/40 R17 91W –
Summer tyres
38 245/40 R17 91W MOExtended –
Light-alloy wheels 8.5J x 17 H2 ET 30 –
Front axl
e Summer tyres 225/40 ZR18 92Y XL 225/40 ZR18 92Y XL
Light-alloy wheels 7.5J x 18 H2 ET 36 7.5J x 18 H2 ET 37
37
Use of snow chains not permitted.
38 Tyres with run-flat characteristics and only in combination with the tyre pressure loss warning or tyre pressure monitor* activated.
39 Use of snow chains not permitted. Technical data
* optional
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0 SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR
SLK 280
SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG
Rear axle
39 Summer tyres 245/35 ZR18 92Y XL 245/35 ZR18 92Y XL
Light-alloy wheels 8.5J x 18 H2 ET 30 8.5J x 18 H2 ET 30
AMG equipment*
SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR / SLK 280 / SLK 350
Front axle Summer tyres 225/40 ZR18 92Y XL
Light-alloy wheels 7.5J x 18 H2 ET 37
Rear axle
40 Summer tyres 245/35 ZR18 92Y XL
Light-alloy wheels 8.5J x 18 H2 ET 30
39
Use of snow chains not permitted.
40 Use of snow chains not permitted. Technical data
* optional
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Performance Package SLK 55 AMG
Front axle Summer tyres 225/40 ZR18 92Y XL
Light-alloy wheels 7.5J x 18 H2 ET 37
Rear axle
40 Summer tyres 245/35 ZR18 92Y XL
Light-alloy wheels 8.5J x 18 H2 ET 30
Both axles Winter tyres 225/40 R18 92H XL M+S
Light-alloy wheels 7.5J x 18 H2 ET 37
40
Use of snow chains not permitted. Technical data
171_AKB; 3; 4, en-GB
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2 Spare wheel*
Depending on the country, the engine and the wheels fitted, your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT or a collapsible emergency spare
wheel*.
i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat characteristics) are not equipped with the TIREFIT kit by the factory. All models, except SLK 55 AMG Performance Package
Collapsible emergency
spare wheel* 41 Tyres 145 / 70 - 17 92P
Tyre pressure 3.5 bar
Wheels 4.5B x 17 H2 ET 12
41
Use of snow chains not permitted. Technical data
* optional
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Vehicle weights
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3 Vehicle dimensions
SLK 200 KOMPRESSO
R SLK 280 SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG
Vehicle length
(ECE) 4,103 mm 4,103 mm 4,103 mm 4,099 mm
Vehicle width
including exte
-
rior mirrors 2,012 mm 2,012 mm 2,012 mm 1,969 mm
Vehicle height 1,296 mm 1,296 mm 1,298 mm 1,287 mm
Wheelbas
e 2,430 mm 2,430 mm 2,430 mm 2,430 mm
Vehicle weights
The unladen weight includes the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment increase the
unladen weight and reduce the maximum payload. SLK 200 KOMPRESSO
R SLK 280 SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG
Unladen weight (in accordance
with EC directive) 1,390 kg 1,455 kg 1,485 kg 1,575 kg
Maximum permissible gross vehi-
cle weight 1,705 kg 1,770 kg 1,800 kg 1,850 kgTechnical data
171_AKB; 3; 4, en-GB
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